PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has recently written a letter to His Excellency Charles Michel, Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, and His Excellency Josep Borrell, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the High...
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Ambassador Cantor and President Panuelo visit Pakin Atoll for 70th Operation Christmas Drop
Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor joined H.E. President David W. Panuelo, First Lady Patricia Edwin, Vice Speaker Esmond B. Moses, and other key FSM National and State level dignitaries to witness the package drop for Pakin Atoll. Traveling aboard an FSM Surveillance boat, the FSS Independence, the group observed an American...
FSM Actively Experiencing Extensive Saltwater Inundation in High & Low-Lying Islands; State Governments Encouraged to Request Assistance, if Necessary; Citizens Encouraged to Document the Event
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Originally through voluminous reporting across social media, and subsequently through dialoguing with the Nation’s State Governments, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has been made aware of extensive saltwater inundation across the Nation’s islands as a result of ongoing King Tides and storm surges. The Government...
What the FSM Knows About the Omicron Variant of COVID-19, How the FSM is Responding to It, & Best Advice for Citizens (Get Vaccinated, Get Boosted)
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 30th, 2021, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received a briefing from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding a new COVID-19 variant of concern named Omicron. This release intends to describe what the Government knows about the variant, how the Government is responding to...
Dr. Perpetua S. Konman Declared Official & Certified Winner of the FSM Special Election
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 29th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo— resident of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the certified results of the November 12th, 2021 Special Election. The new Senator-elect for the FSM Congress’ Election District 3 of Chuuk State, representing the Southern Namoneas Region, is Dr. Perpetua S....
The People’s Republic of China Donates $150,000 to the FSM’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 25th, 2021, the Honorable Marcus Samo— ecretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received on behalf of the Nation a donation of $150,000 from the People’s Republic of China (China) in a handover ceremony with His Excellency Huang Zheng,...
The Federated States of Micronesia Has Become the 195th Member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 23rd, 2021, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became the 195th member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Joining INTERPOL has been a priority of the administration of President David W. Panuelo and Vice President Yosiwo P. George, first announced in the President’s inaugural address.The vote...
President Panuelo Receives Jaap van Hierden, the Inaugural Resident Coordinator for the United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 22nd, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo— President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the Honorable Jaap van Hierden, the Resident Coordinator for the new United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific. The President received Resident Coordinator van Hierden’s Letter of Appointment, and the two...
First Annual Presidents Day to be Celebrated November 23rd, 2021
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—November 23rd, 2021, will be the first annual celebration of Presidents Day. Established on November 24th, 2020, when His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Public Law 21-209, which amended Section 601 of Title 1 of the FSM Code for the purpose of formally...
Introductory Meeting between Ambassador Susaia and New Director Taylor Ruggles of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, at the US Department of State
On November 10th, a courtesy introductory meeting was arranged virtually between Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia and Mr. Taylor Ruggles, who is the new Director of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, at the U.S. Department of State. As Director, Mr. Ruggles is charged with the immediate responsibility...