PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 28th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced, with profound sadness, that Dr. Rufino Mauricio, has passed away. His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, has issued a proclamation in honor of the late former Director of the FSM Office of...
Secretary Samo’s Address to the FSM Citizenry Appealing for Citizens to get Vaccinated
Prior to the Opening of Borders on August 1st, 2022
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Honorable Marcus Samo, Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs, has provided a statement to the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), encouraging all persons to become vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the opening of the Nation’s borders on August 1st, 2022. The Secretary’s...
FSM Files Criminal Charges Against Pohnpei State Officials for Alleged Violations of Civil
Rights, Conspiracy, Obstruction, & Breaches of Quarantine Standard Operating Procedures
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 16th, 2022, five Pohnpei State Government Officials, including the Acting Governor, and the Chair of the Pohnpei State COVID-19 Task Force, were arrested and criminally charged before the FSM Supreme Court in connection with over two-hundred counts of criminal violations involving breaches of civil rights considered as...
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Comments President Panuelo for his Strong Leadership in the Region, Engages in Warm Yet Business-Oriented Discussion
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 15th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—telephonically received the Honorable Anthony Blinken, Secretary of the Department of State of the United States of America, so as to discuss matters of mutual importance and interest, with topics ranging in scope from...
PACIFIC UNITY STRENGTHENED & SOLIDIFIED: Micronesia to Remain in Pacific Islands Forum; Subregional Rotation to Begin in 2024
Micronesian Presidents Summit Joint Press Release June 7, 2022 SUVA, Fiji—On June 6th to 7th, 2022, the Leaders of the Micronesian Presidents Summit, represented by H.E. David W. Panuelo of the Federated States of Micronesia, H.E. Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of the Republic of Palau, and T.H. John Silk, Special...
“A Black Cloud Has Disappeared From The Pacific”; Micronesia Almost Certainly to Remain in Pacific Islands Forum; Pacific Unity Strengthened & Solidified, with Subregional Rotation of Secretary-General to Begin in 2024
FSM Information Services Press Release June 7th, 2022 SUVA, Fiji—On June 6th to 7th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FederatedStates of Micronesia (FSM), joined His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republicof Palau, and the Honorable John Silk, Special Envoy of the Republic of...
Secretary Elieisar & Ambassador Michigami Sign Two Non-Project Grants for the Donation
of Patrol Boats & Diesel Fuel; Each FSM State to Receive a Japanese Patrol Boat to
Promote Near-Shore Security
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 3rd, 2022, the Honorable Kandhi A. Elieisar—Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received His Excellency Hisashi Michigami, Ambassador of Japan, for a signing ceremony pertaining to two non-project grants from the People and Government of Japan to the People and...
Thanks to Generous Support from the World Bank, the FSM Skills & Employability
Enhancement Project Seeks to Update Vocational Curriculum, Provide Vocational Grants,
and Rebuild PATS as the FSM Skills Academy
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Under the leadership of His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Department of Education, the Department of Transportation, Communication & Infrastructure, the Department of Resources & Development, and the Department of Finance & Administration have joined together to design the FSM Skills...
FSM Repatriation Flights Scheduled for June 8th for Yap, June 15th & June 29th for Chuuk,
June 11th & 25th for Pohnpei, and June 6th & 20th for Kosrae
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The COVID-19 Task Force of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has announced the intended dates for regularly scheduled repatriation flights for the month of June 2022. For the State of Yap, it is the intention of the FSM and Yap State Task Forces to implement a repatriation flight...
Secretary Marcus Samo Represents Health Ministers from Pacific Island Countries at 75th
World Health Assembly in Geneva
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From May 18th to May 30th, 2022, the Honorable Marcus Samo, Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs, is in Geneva, Switzerland, representing the Health Ministers from Pacific Island Countries at the 75th World Health Assembly. On May 23rd, 2022, Secretary Samo provided his formal remarks which...