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...
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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...
Students from the Federated States of Micronesia Now Eligible for In-State Tuition from Participating Western Schools
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) announced a new grant that will guarantee in-state tuition rates for Micronesian citizens to colleges in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). The list of Western colleges that are part of the program can be found at...
Memorial Day Message from the Embassy
The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in D.C. would like to join all families and friends here in the United States in paying tribute to the brave Micronesians and Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forced and paid the ultimate sacrifice. These men and women...
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...
2022 Message of Congratulations to all FSM Graduates throughout the United States
The season for graduation is upon us once again at this time of the year. In this regard, the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in DC would like to join families and friends in extending congratulations to all of the FSM citizens graduating from high schools or...
HUD Clarifies FSM Citizens Eligible for FHA Loans
This is to inform citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) residing in the United States that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revised its rules for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to clarify that citizens of the FSM are eligible for FHA insured financing in...
May 25th Repatriation Flight to Pohnpei Moved to May 28th; Following Review of Proposed
Healthy Border Protection Act After Opening of Congress, the Executive Branch Submits
its Continued Intent to Open the FSM’s Borders in August
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On May 16th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received a request from Pohnpei State Government to postpone the May 25th repatriation flight to May 28th. The reason for the request was to allow for additional preparation time for the flight....