PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From the week of November 21st to 25th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik— Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—engaged in a series of meetings and events in the Republic of Vanuatu, including representing the FSM in the Thematic Session of the 12th Conference of Leaders...
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE NEW CUSTOMS IT SYSTEM FOR THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA TO BOOST INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ACCELERATE CLEARANCE OF IMPORTS & EXPORTS
(25 NOVEMBER 2022, POHNPEI) - The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is to modernize its customs procedures through the upcoming launch of ASYCUDAWorld - a cutting-edge customs management system developed by the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to speed up customs clearance and facilitate international trade. Funded by...
FSM Presidents Day and Thanksgiving Day Message
We celebrate the FSM Presidents Day in honor of all FSM Presidents, past and present. It is fitting as well that here in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. And so, we offer our deep appreciations for all that our Presidents have done as stewards of our young Nation. To all...
All FSM States Begin Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Beginning November 21st, 2022, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will begin a massive campaign to roll-out Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) vaccines for children aged between 1 to 3 years old, in addition to other routine vaccines for children aged between 2 to 59 months, and COVID-19 vaccines...
The FSM’s Compact Trust Fund Decreases to $911,236,499
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Trust Fund Committee of the Trust Fund for the People of the Federated States of Micronesia —also known as the Compact Trust Fund so as to distinguish it from the separate FSM Trust Fund—recently conducted its Fiscal Year 2022 fourth quarter meeting. As of September 30th, 2022, the...
Secretary Yatilman Advocates for Urgent Global Action on Methane
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—During the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the Honorable Andrew R. Yatilman—Secretary of the Department Environment, Climate Change, & Emergency Management—spoke at a high-level panel on methane mitigation. Joined by the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy on...
Secretary Akinaga & Blue Prosperity Micronesia Conduct Outreach & Consultations on Marine Spatial Planning Bill
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, the Honorable Elina Akinaga, Secretary of the Department of Resources & Development, and the Blue Prosperity Micronesia team and partners, visited the State of Kosrae to hold consultations on the Marine Spatial Planning bill presently with the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for their...
The Federated States of Micronesia Congratulates the United States of America & the People’s Republic of China for the Resumption of Climate Change Cooperation Talks; “Dialogue Essential for Peace,” President Panuelo Says
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 15th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—released the following statement regarding the recent meeting between His Excellency Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, and His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China...
SAIS Pacific Fellowship Flyer
The U.S.–Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship, announced by the White House in conjunction with the first-ever U.S.–Pacific Island Country Summit in September 2022, will bring mid-career leaders from Pacific Island countries and territories to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington for a four-week leadership...
Federated States of Micronesia to Receive Climate Finance Advisor; Canada Providing Support Through Climate Finance Access Network
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Honorable Andrew R. Yatilman, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, & Emergency Management, and the Honorable Eugene Amor, Secretary of the Department of Finance & Administration, recently participated in a special event on the margins of the 27th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework...