WENO, Chuuk—On June 22, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined the Honorable Alexander R. Narruhn, Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk, the Honorable Lester “Danny” Mersai, Speaker of the Chuuk State House of Representatives, the Honorable Wisney Nakayama, Vice President of the Chuuk...
President Panuelo is Received by Governor Narruhn & Speaker Simina, Discusses Law & Order, Postal Service, Infrastructure, Environmental Protection, & Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming
WENO, Chuuk—On June 21 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—arrived in the State of Chuuk to formally launch the Low-Amongst the voluminous number of topics explored in depth, arguably the most immediately substantive were on the topics of law and order, the quality...
President Panuelo Revives the President’s National Advisory Council for Children
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in an effort to revitalize Nation-wide conversations on children and their needs, has reinstated the President’s National Advisory Council for Children (PNACC).PNACC’s objective will be to develop an integrated and comprehensive FSM Child Rights and Protection...
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation Criminally Charged for Unlawful Removal of Shark Fins
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (“TMC”) is a joint venture company between a Japanese fishing company, Taiyo A & F Corporation, and the National Fisheries Corporation (NFC) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). TMC has a fleet of five vessels: Taiyo Pohnpei, Taiyo Chuuk, Taiyo Waab, Taiyo Tofol, and...
President Panuelo Solicits President Biden’s Assistance for Eligibility for Federal Highway Funding to Support the FSM’s Pave the Nation Program
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 15 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—solicited support from U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to assist in the Nation’s Pave the Nation program for Climate Resilient Roads. The President proposed that the Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program, a...
In Congratulatory Letter to the State of Israel’s New Prime Minister, His Excellency Naftali Bennett, President Panuelo Recommits the FSM’s Support to the FSM-Israel Enduring Friendship
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 14 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—sent a letter of congratulations to His Excellency Naftali Bennett, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of the State of Israel. In addition to the congratulatory remarks, President Panuelo reaffirmed the Nations’ commitment to standing...
President Panuelo Solicits U.S. CDC & HHS Support to Increase FSM’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 9 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received Dr. Thane Hancock, Senior Medical Epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S. CDC), for a courtesy call. Accompanied by Her Excellency Carmen G. Cantor, Ambassador of the United...
President Panuelo Receives Ambassador Cantor, Deepens the FSM-U.S. Enduring Partnership
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 4 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received Her Excellency Carmen G. Cantor, Ambassador of the United States of America to the FSM, in a courtesy call. The extensive discussions covered a range of topics, from the Nation’s repatriation efforts and...
President Panuelo Unanimously Elected as Chair of the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders; FSM Calls for Tackling Climate Change, Strengthening Democracy & Democratic Processes
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From June 2 to June 3 , 2021 (June 1 to June 2 in the State of Hawaii), His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined delegations from the Cook Islands, the Republic of Fiji, French Polynesia, the U.S. Territory of Guam, the U.S. State of...
President Panuelo Signs Public Law Amending & Strengthening the FSM Trust Fund; The Trust Fund is Now Mandated to Address Climate Change, Focus on Renewable & Green Energy, Thereby Aligning the FSM’s Sovereign Fund with our Environmental Values of Green & Low Carbon Investment
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 1 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Public Law No. 22-06, which amends the FSM Trust Fund Act to recognize the existential threat of Climate Change, and mandate that the investments made in the Trust Fund follow a sustainable investment...