PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in Phase Two of the Pacific Medicine Testing Program which will commence in July 2021.The Pacific Medicine Testing Program is a program that the Australian Government first piloted from September...
“You Matter, Your Family Matters, & Your Grief Matters,” President Panuelo says; FSM Recognizes International Widows Day, President Panuelo & Governor Narruhn Demonstrate Commitment to Rule of Law & Tradition of Respect
WENO, Chuuk—On June 23 , 2021, International Widows Day, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited a grieving widow, her children, and extended family. The purpose of the visit was to show love, support, and the Government’s formal acknowledgement that grief is real, that grief matters,...
President Panuelo Joins Governor Narruhn, Vice President of the Senate Nakayama, and Speaker of the House Mersai in Launching the FSM’s Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming in Chuuk State
WENO, Chuuk—On June 22, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined the Honorable Alexander R. Narruhn, Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk, the Honorable Lester “Danny” Mersai, Speaker of the Chuuk State House of Representatives, the Honorable Wisney Nakayama, Vice President of the Chuuk...
President Panuelo is Received by Governor Narruhn & Speaker Simina, Discusses Law & Order, Postal Service, Infrastructure, Environmental Protection, & Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming
WENO, Chuuk—On June 21 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—arrived in the State of Chuuk to formally launch the Low-Amongst the voluminous number of topics explored in depth, arguably the most immediately substantive were on the topics of law and order, the quality...
President Panuelo Revives the President’s National Advisory Council for Children
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in an effort to revitalize Nation-wide conversations on children and their needs, has reinstated the President’s National Advisory Council for Children (PNACC).PNACC’s objective will be to develop an integrated and comprehensive FSM Child Rights and Protection...
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation Criminally Charged for Unlawful Removal of Shark Fins
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (“TMC”) is a joint venture company between a Japanese fishing company, Taiyo A & F Corporation, and the National Fisheries Corporation (NFC) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). TMC has a fleet of five vessels: Taiyo Pohnpei, Taiyo Chuuk, Taiyo Waab, Taiyo Tofol, and...
President Panuelo Solicits President Biden’s Assistance for Eligibility for Federal Highway Funding to Support the FSM’s Pave the Nation Program
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 15 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—solicited support from U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to assist in the Nation’s Pave the Nation program for Climate Resilient Roads. The President proposed that the Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program, a...
Press Release: Compact Trust Fund Nearing One Billion Dollars; “In 2022, We Can Expect our FSM-US Trust Fund to Reach One Billion Dollars,” President Panuelo Says
PALIKIR, June 11th 2021 (FSMIS)—The Trust Fund Committee for the Trust Fund for the People of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), colloquially referred to as the Compact Trust Fund to distinguish it from the separate FSM Trust Fund, recently reported that its preliminary and unaudited asset value is $957,322,124.
In Congratulatory Letter to the State of Israel’s New Prime Minister, His Excellency Naftali Bennett, President Panuelo Recommits the FSM’s Support to the FSM-Israel Enduring Friendship
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 14 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—sent a letter of congratulations to His Excellency Naftali Bennett, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of the State of Israel. In addition to the congratulatory remarks, President Panuelo reaffirmed the Nations’ commitment to standing...
President Panuelo Solicits U.S. CDC & HHS Support to Increase FSM’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 9 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received Dr. Thane Hancock, Senior Medical Epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S. CDC), for a courtesy call. Accompanied by Her Excellency Carmen G. Cantor, Ambassador of the United...