HONOLULU, Hawaii—On July 16 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—was received by the Honorable David Y. Ige, Governor of the U.S. State of Hawaii, in a courtesy call. It was President Panuelo’s intention to pay respects to the Governor upon his arrival in...
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia Awards Second Round of Social Protection Community Grants
Palikir, Pohnpei—On July 14 , 2021 the Honorable Marcus Samo—Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs—presented Certificates of Award to local Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on behalf of His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, and the Honorable Yosiwo P. George, Vice President of the...
FSM Food Systems Dialogue’s Preparatory Mini-Dialogues Conclude, State-based Discussions to Begin Soon; All FSM Citizens Interested in Addressing Food & Health, Food & Livelihood, and Food & Security Explicitly Encouraged to Attend & Add to the Discussion
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Preparatory mini-dialogues were recently held across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) as part of the broader FSM Food Systems Dialogue, which will inform the Nation’s discussions at the forthcoming United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit in September, 2021. The mini-dialogues focused on the themes of Food & Health,...
President Panuelo Submits to the 22nd FSM Congress Proposed Bill for an Act to Extend FSM Passports’ Validity to Ten Years
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Prior to the convening of the 1st Special Session of the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on July 19 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, has submitted a proposed Bill for an Act that would amend Section 205 of Title 50 of...
FSM Pre-Quarantine Policy Successful; COVID-19 Positive Citizen & Contacts Removed from July 15th, 2021 Repatriation Effort
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 15th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received a briefing from his technical health team regarding the July 15 , 2021 repatriation flight from Guam to Pohnpei State.On July 14 , the repatriating persons were tested for COVID-19. One (1) out of fifty-six...
President Panuelo Issues New Regulations to Protect the Environment; Any Construction or Procurement Contractor Found Violating or Breaching Environmental Protection Agency Permits & Clearances to be Blacklisted
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has issued new regulations in accordance with Section 418 of Title 55 of the FSM Code. The regulations seek to protect the FSM’s natural environment by harmonizing national contracts with conservation and preservation efforts. The practical...
Citypro Management Ltd Criminally Charged for Unlawful Removal of Shark Fins, Misreporting of Catches and Mishandling of Whale Shark
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Citypro Management Ltd (“CML”) is a permit holder and the owner of the Queen Isabella 88, whom the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has brought a criminal and civil complaint against. Queen Isabella 88 was built in 2016 in Chinese Taipei, and has been criminally charged...
FSM Citizens Eligibility for SBA Loans and Services
Public Announcement FSM Citizens Eligibility for SBA Loans and ServicesPublic Announcement No. 21-05July 08, 2021 The FSM Embassy in DC would like to inform citizens living in the United States who are engaged in, starting up, or operating small businesses in the United States, that as citizens of the FSM, you are...
“We Must Reduce Short-Lived Climate Super Pollutants Quickly & At Massive Scale,” President Panuelo says at the UK-Pacific High-Level Climate Dialogue
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 8 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM), attended the UK-Pacific High-Level Climate Dialogue with leaders such as the Honorable Alok Sharma, President of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (CoP26), His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of...
President Panuelo Receives the Honorable Mekioshy William, Lieutenant Governor of Chuuk State
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 7th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the Honorable Mekioshy William, Lieutenant Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk, for a courtesy call.During the meeting, Lieutenant Governor William thanked President Panuelo for his assistance to the State of Chuuk, and...