PALIKIR, Pohnpei—During the week of October 10th to 14th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), lead the FSM delegation for a Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with representatives of the Government of the United States of America. Held in the Island of...
39th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures Express Support for Blue Prosperity Micronesia; President Panuelo Advocates the Importance of Marine Spatial Planning for Economic Growth & Development, Conservation & Protection Efforts
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From October 10th to 14th, 2022, the 39th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) met in the State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, provided keynote remarks at the opening ceremony for the 39th APIL...
President Panuelo Provides Remarks at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Medical Wing at Pohnpei State Hospital, Generously Funded by the Congress of the FSM & Asian Development Bank
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 14th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Medical Wing at the Pohnpei State Hospital. Joining President Panuelo included His Royal Highness, Iso Nahnken of Nett, the Honorable Esmond B. Moses, Vice Speaker of the...
All Senior Citizens 65 & Older Eligible for $100 Electrical Utility Assistance; Senior Citizens Urged to Register by October 20th
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—All citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) who are aged sixty-five (65) years and above are encouraged to register for the CASH Power Assistance Program, which provides one hundred dollars ($100) to eligible persons in the form of direct utility assistance, such as prepaid electrical power cards....
FSM Receives $35,700,000 in Corporate Tax Payments; $17.8 Million Enters FSM Trust Fund, $17.8 Million Enters General Fund
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has recently received two corporate tax payments through MRA Advisors Inc. The result of the payments is that the FSM will be receiving $35,700,000 of which half will automatically be transferred into the FSM Trust Fund per Public Law 20-130....
COVID-19 Booster Doses No Longer Required for Travel into the FSM, All FSM States Fully Open for Interstate & International Travel
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 10th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed an Amendment to the Permanent Regulation Implementing Public Law 22-134 i.e., the Healthy Border Protection Act. The practical effect of the Amendment is that any person traveling to the FSM, although still required...
Vice President Palik Receives Ambassadors Huang & Michigami, Discusses FSM-China Great Friendship & FSM-Japan Kizuna
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 6th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik—Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received His Excellency Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (China) and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, and His Excellency Hisashi Michigami, Ambassador of Japan, for courtesy calls. The meetings were...
President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Discuss Governance, Regional Priorities, & Citizens’ Needs
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, recently met to discuss good governance, regional priorities, and the needs of the FSM’s citizens. President Panuelo briefed Vice President Palik on the recent engagements...