PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The People & Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have a Kizuna (special bond) with the People & Government of Japan, formed over 100 years of people-to-people relations and formal diplomatic relations since August 5th, 1988. A significant minority of Micronesians have blood and romantic ties to...
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FSM Repatriation Flights Scheduled for July; Government Solicits Citizens’ Comments Regarding Proposed Regulation Implementing Healthy Border Protection Act
July 5, 2022 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 July 2022. Additionally, the Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs has completed a proposed Permanent Regulation Implementing Public...
In Memoriam: The Honorable Jacob Nena
PRESIDENTIAL-PROCLAMATION-for-Late-President-Jacob-Nena-signedDownload PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 7th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced that the Honorable Jacob Nena, former President of the FSM, passed away. The former President was in Sacramento, California, at the time of his passing. Born on October 10th, 1941, in Lelu, Kosrae, President...
Continuing Compact Negotiations Between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia in San Francisco
Pictured from left to right: U.S. Ambassador Karen B. Stewart, DAS Keone Nakoa, U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor, Special Presidential Envoy Ambassador Joseph Yun, FSM Senator Aren B. Palik, FSM Chief Negotiator Leo A. Falcam, Jr., JRCP Chairman Asterio Takesy, FSM ViceSpeaker Esmond B. Moses, FSM Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia,...
July 4th Message from the Embassy
The Embassy of the Federated States in Micronesia (FSM) in Washington D.C. would like to wish all American citizens a happy Fourth of July! The citizens of the FSM residing in the US are delighted to join Americans in their celebration of freedom and democracy, values that we all share....
In Memoriam: Dr. Rufino Mauricio
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...