COLONIA, Yap—Beginning on February 24th and to conclude on March 3rd, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—has been visiting the State of Yap. This release will cover the bulk of the contents relayed by President Panuelo to Yap State leadership in his initial...
Governor Salalu, President Panuelo, & Ted Waitt Sign Declaration of Commitment to Blue Prosperity Micronesia
COLONIA, Yap—During the State Visit to Yap, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined the Honorable Jesse J. Salalu, Governor of the State of Yap, in a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of the FSM, the State of Yap,...
Following the Unjustified & Brutal Invasion of Ukraine, the Federated States of Micronesia Severs Diplomatic Relations with the Russian Federation
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 25th, 2022, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has conveyed to the Russian Federation that diplomatic relations between our two countries have been severed. The FSM will only entertain renewing diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation when the latter demonstrates actionable commitments to peace, friendship, cooperation, and...
The Federated States of Micronesia Extends its Love to the People & Kingdom of Tonga by Donating $100,000 in Emergency Relief
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 14th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Congressional Act 22-79, which has since become Public Law 22-81, which appropriates the sum of $100,000 from the General Fund of the FSM for the purpose of funding relief efforts in the Kingdom...
Following President Panuelo’s Call for Increased U.S. Engagement with the Pacific, Including Tackling Climate Change, Advancing Democracy & a Free & Open-Indo-Pacific, Secretary Blinken Announces President Biden to Host Forthcoming Pacific Island Conference of Leaders in Honolulu
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 12th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually met with the Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Honorable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, and other Pacific Island Leaders,...
I-94 RECORDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR TEN (10) YEARS
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT I-94 RECORDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR TEN (10) YEARS Public Announcement No. 22-01February 12, 2022This is to inform citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) that the U.S Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has decided to extend the availability of I-94 records on its website for 10 years if...
The Federated States of Micronesia Temporarily Rescinds its Withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 11th, 2022, the Micronesian Presidents Summit (MPS) convened virtually. The leaders, including His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), having discussed specific substantive reforms of the Pacific Island Forum and its leadership, and on the basis of consensus, have agreed to...
Repatriation Flights to the FSM on Indefinite Pause; Affected Persons May Be Entitled to
Financial Assistance
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The COVID-19 Task Force of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has recommended that the Government temporarily pause future repatriation flights from the U.S. Territory of Guam into the country. His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, has concurred with the recommendation. FSM citizens presently in Government’s...
His Excellency Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia and Embassy Staff attended Promotional Ceremony in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Kun to Captain in the United States Marine Corps
Quantico, Virginia- On February 1st, 2022, His Excellency Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia, and Deputy Chief of Mission Jackson Soram had the privilege of attending a promotional ceremony in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Kun as he pins on the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps. The ceremony...
Final Day of Resources & Development Conference Explores Issues Regarding LimitedData Sharing, Minimal Observance of Operating Procedures
WENO, Chuuk—On January 28th, 2022, the fifth and final day of the 2nd Resources & Development Conference was held. Focusing exclusively on the Division of Statistics, the day’s discussions explored in detail the ways and means that data is contemporaneously gathered in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), how that...