PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 13th, 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—delivered his State of the Nation address to the 22nd Congress and the People of the FSM. The statement, as prepared, is in below and in full, though readers are solicited to check against...
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FSM Takes Further Step in Securing its Maritime Boundary and Continental Shelf Claims by Joining the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) fielded a technical and legal team to the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia (“Sydney Session”), to join the regional discussions about maritime boundaries and continental shelf issues. The Sydney Session was organized by the Secretariat of the Pacific...
Medical Waiver Initiative for Low-Income Women, Girls, Elderly, and Persons with Disabilities Lacking Health Insurance Democratizes Access to Essential Health Services
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late 2022, the Honorable Marcus Samo—Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs—and his staff, signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Departments of Health across Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to signify a shared commitment to advancing social protection measures for the Nation’s most vulnerable citizens. The...
Secretary of Justice Represents the FSM at Indonesia-Pacific Forum for Development; AG Gallen Meets with Philippine’s Department of Migrant Workers Regarding Labor Ban
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In the first weeks of December, 2022, the Honorable Joses R. Gallen—Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—sojourned to the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of the Philippines for multilateral and bilateral engagements. For the former, the Secretary represented the FSM at...
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM the EMBASSY OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA in Washington D.C.
Our families here at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in D.C., would like to extend best wishes to all citizens, families and friends, during this Holiday Season. May we wish you a joyous Merry Christmas, and as we usher in a new beginning, may you have a...
President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Receive Ambassador Huang in Farewell Courtesy Call; China Donates $190,000 to Satawan for Construction of Community Gymnasium
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, received His Excellency Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (China), in a courtesy call. The purpose of the meeting was for the Ambassador...
Official List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023, General Election
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Division of Public Information of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received from the FSM National Election Director the Official List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023, General Election. The General Election on March 7th, 2023, will determine the fourteen (14) Senators who comprise the 23rd...
President Panuelo Signs Emergency Regulation & Proposed Permanent Regulation Implementing Public Law 22-139; Pohnpei Residents’ Cashpower Bill to be Reduced by 29 Cents per Kilowatt Hour
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed an emergency regulation, and proposed permanent regulation, implementing Public Law 22-139. Public Law 22-139 for the States of Chuuk and Kosrae, for example, remits 20% of tax revenue directly to the States for...
During Committee to Wait on the President, H.E. David W. Panuelo Advocates for Key Legacy Legislation
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) began its 6th Special Session, and the first to be held in-person since the COVID-19 Pandemic. After the opening session, His Excellency David W. Panuelo received the Committee to Wait on the President. Chaired by...
Boards of FSMTC & OAE Advise President Panuelo Their Support of the East Micronesia Cable Project Funded by Australia, Japan, & the United States; “You Have FSMTC’s Full Support on the EMC Cable Project & We Will Not Deny Access to the HANTRU-1 in Any Way”
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually received the Board of Directors of both the FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) and the FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation, frequently referred to as the Open Access Entity (OAE). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with...