PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Honorable Andrew R. Yatilman, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, & Emergency Management, and the Honorable Eugene Amor, Secretary of the Department of Finance & Administration, recently participated in a special event on the margins of the 27th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework...
United Nations Micronesia FSM Information Services Joint Press Release: The Federated States of Micronesia Signs Pacific UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In a recent ceremony attended by the Honorable Kandhi A. Elieisar, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Mr. Jaap van Hierden, Resident Coordinator for United Nations Micronesia, the Government of the FSM has signed the new Pacific UN Sustainable Development...
Unofficial List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023 General Election
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 8th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received from the FSM Election Commission the Unofficial List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023, General Election. While the official list will be received after background checks are completed, it is the President’s...
The Federated States of Micronesia Launches Updated Nationally Determined Contribution at COP27
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has formally announced the submission of its updated Nationally-Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. NDCs are non-binding national plans highlighting Climate Change mitigation and adaptation, including Climate-related targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, policies, and measures...
The Federated States of Micronesia Endorses Australia’s Bid to Host COP 31
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...