Introductory Meeting between Ambassador Susaia and New Director Taylor Ruggles of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, at the US Department of State

On November 10th, a courtesy introductory meeting was arranged virtually between Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia and Mr. Taylor Ruggles, who is the new Director of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, at the U.S. Department of State.  As Director, Mr. Ruggles is charged with the immediate responsibility...

Press Release: President Panuelo Requests Congress’ Support for Pending Legislation on Maternity Leave, Freedom of Information Act, & Cybersecurity

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 15th, 2021, the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia began its 2nd Special Session. After the opening session, His Excellency David W. Panuelo virtually received the Committee to Wait on the President, Chaired by the Honorable Ferny S. Perman, with committee members inclusive of the...

UNICEF Joint Press Release Federated States of Micronesia joins the global commitment to the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action

PALIKIR, November 12th, 2021 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has officially signed the global Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action this week in a bid to put children’s rights and voices at the center of the climate crisis.“Children have an inalienable right to a healthy...

70% of FSM Adults Fully Vaccinated; COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Available in FSM; Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Available in the FSM, Recommended for Adolescents & Young Children

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Approximately 70% of the adult population of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is fully vaccinated and protected against COVID-19. Of the adult population, 88% of the 45 and older age group is fully vaccinated. The Nation’s goal remains to vaccinate the entire eligible population as soon as possible.The...