The Federated States of Micronesia Has Become the 195th Member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 23rd, 2021, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became the 195th member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Joining INTERPOL has been a priority of the administration of President David W. Panuelo and Vice President Yosiwo P. George, first announced in the President’s inaugural address.The vote...

President Panuelo Receives Jaap van Hierden, the Inaugural Resident Coordinator for the United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 22nd, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo— President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the Honorable Jaap van Hierden, the Resident Coordinator for the new United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific. The President received Resident Coordinator van Hierden’s Letter of Appointment, and the two...

First Annual Presidents Day to be Celebrated November 23rd, 2021

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—November 23rd, 2021, will be the first annual celebration of Presidents Day. Established on November 24th, 2020, when His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Public Law 21-209, which amended Section 601 of Title 1 of the FSM Code for the purpose of formally...

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...

Press Release – Over Eight Days, President Panuelo Virtually Receives Eight Ambassadors; FSM Strengthens Relations with Belgium, France, the Holy See, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, and Turkey

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Over a period of eight days, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually received eight Ambassadors, for both their Presentation of Credentials ceremonies and courtesy calls. The President virtually received the Ambassadors from the Kingdom of Belgium, the French Republic, the Holy See, Hungary,...

Press Release – President Panuelo Advocates for Aligning Investment Strategies to National Climate Goals

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and in concert with His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, has advocated for the global investment community to consider adopting the FSM’s and Palau’s approach to aligning national investment strategies...