TOFOL, Kosrae—During the Presidential Visit to the Island of the Sleeping Lady, His Excellency David W. Panuelo and First Lady Patricia E. Edwin made it a point to tour every school in the State of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Accompanied by his Cabinet and the United Nations Children’s...
President Panuelo Briefs Kosrae State’s Leadership; from Compact Negotiations to Road Infrastructure, & the Forthcoming UN Multi-Country Office to COVID-19 Updates, Etc.
TOFOL, Kosrae—From September 20th to the 24th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—and his Cabinet conducted an official State Visit to the FSM State of Kosrae. The purpose of the State Visit was to formally meet with Kosrae State’s leadership in the Executive,...
President Panuelo Strengthens Customs Inspection of Imports Through Administrative Directive
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Through a recent Administrative Directive, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—has instructed the Department of Finance & Administration to further enhance the Nation’s border protection to detect undeclared and illegal imports.The Directive instructs the Customs & Tax Administration to take “aggressive steps and...
President Panuelo Submits FSM National Oceanic Fisheries Investment Policy for Congress’ Consideration
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On September 16th , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—submitted the “National Oceanic Fisheries Investment Policy for the FSM 2021-2026: A Policy to Maximize Value of Participatory Rights under the Vessel Day Scheme” to the 22nd FSM Congress. The Policy, which had been...
President Panuelo Creates FSM Cyber Security & Intelligence Bureau, a New, Special Division of the Department of Justice
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), through an Executive Order, has created the FSM Cyber Security and Intelligence Bureau (CSIB), a new, Special Division within the Department of Justice.The CSIB operates under the authority of the Secretary of Justice, and is given...
FSM-Australia Cooperation Talks Conclude; FSM-Australia Relations Soar to New Heights
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Government of Australia have recently concluded the 2021 FSM-Australia Cooperation Talks.The FSM and Australia have agreed to continue collaboration on priority areas of mutual interest, such as security cooperation, Climate Change, infrastructure development, environmental resilience, health security and...
FSM Consulate Office in Guam Temporarily Closing Due to Two COVID-19 Positive Staff; Consulate Staff to Work Remotely, Focus Exclusively on Repatriation Efforts
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On September 14th , 2021, the Honorable Teresa Filepin, Consul General of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) based in the U.S. Territory of Guam, sent a request to the Department of Foreign Affairs for the Consulate to be temporarily closed, with Consulate staff reverting to remote-only work. The cause...
President Panuelo Requests 22nd FSM Congress to Extend Declaration of Public Health Emergency to January 31st, 2022, & Extend & Augment Tourism Sector & Low-Income Household Assistance
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) began its 2nd Regular Session on September 13th , 2021 (i.e. Micronesia Clean-Up Day). 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...
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Partners with Kosrae State to Make Inroads with COVID-19 Education and Vaccinations
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—A three-person team from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently wrapped up a three-week trip to Kosrae State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), during which they were able to work closely with Kosrae State Government, the Kosrae State COVID-19 Task Force, and the FSM National...
20th Micronesian Presidents’ Summit Succeeds at Strengthening Solidarity, Concretizing Subregional Initiatives
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From August 30th to September 2nd, 2021, His Excellency David W.Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—attended the 20th Micronesian Presidents Summit (MPS) with the Presidents of the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The theme...