PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 13th, 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—delivered his State of the Nation address to the 22nd Congress and the People of the FSM. The statement, as prepared, is in below and in full, though readers are solicited to check against...
FSM Takes Further Step in Securing its Maritime Boundary and Continental Shelf Claims by Joining the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) fielded a technical and legal team to the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia (“Sydney Session”), to join the regional discussions about maritime boundaries and continental shelf issues. The Sydney Session was organized by the Secretariat of the Pacific...
Medical Waiver Initiative for Low-Income Women, Girls, Elderly, and Persons with Disabilities Lacking Health Insurance Democratizes Access to Essential Health Services
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late 2022, the Honorable Marcus Samo—Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs—and his staff, signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Departments of Health across Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to signify a shared commitment to advancing social protection measures for the Nation’s most vulnerable citizens. The...