PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 7th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced its endorsement of Australia’s bid to host the 31st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in partnership with the Pacific Islands. “The FSM wholeheartedly endorses, with exceptional enthusiasm, the...
FSM Seeking Executive Director for the National Oceanic Resources Management Authority
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) has recently met with His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, so as to provide updates on NORMA’s programs and...
Palikir Water Well Provides for Government & Community
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, the Honorable Aren B. Palik—Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined the Honorable Reed B. Oliver, Governor of the FSM State of Pohnpei, and the Honorable Marvin T. Yamaguchi, Speaker of the Pohnpei State Legislature, and Mr. Nixon Anson, General Manager of the Pohnpei Utilities Corporation...
President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Receive Special Envoy Yun
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 5th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, received the Honorable Joseph Y. Yun, U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Compact Negotiations, for a courtesy call. The Special Envoy had recently concluded...
Though FSM Supreme Court Confirms IRU Deed Between FSMTC & OAE is Legally Valid & Enforceable, FSM Still Faces Connectivity, Security & Diplomacy Challenges
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received a briefing from the Department of Justice regarding FSM Supreme Court Case 2021-010 (FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation v. FSM Telecommunications Corporation). The purpose of the briefing was to ensure the President was equipped with the right...
President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Receive Assistant Secretary Cantor; Recent JEMCO Meeting Described as Successful & Impactful
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From November 3rd to 6th, 2022, representatives of the U.S. Government were in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to engage in a series of formal and less-formal meetings and consultations, including a meeting of the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) to discuss the FSM’s Health, Education, and Infrastructure...
FSM to Host Subregional Trade Adviser
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed a Hosting Agreement with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to facilitate the hosting of a sub-regional Trade Adviser under the Strengthen Pacific Intra-Regional and International Trade (SPIRIT) Project. Funded by the European Union with a budget of 5.75...