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News from the President's Office
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 13th, 2023, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS) in Palikir. Operating under the theme “Paddling Together for a Stronger Micronesia”, His Excellency...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late January 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited Washington, D.C., and high-level officials at the U.S. White House, so as to strengthen diplomatic ties and conclude...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 26th, 2023, the Executive Branch of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received the FSM Supreme Court’s Memorandum of Decision regarding Criminal Case No. 2020-501, which memorializes the Court’s...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In Honolulu, Hawaii, after a series of discussions between officials from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Nauru, and the Republic of Kiribati, and representatives from Australia, Japan, and the United...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
Previous News from the Embassy
Quantico, Virginia---On February 1st, 2023, His Excellency, Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia, attended the joint ceremony for the pinning of both Staff Sergeants Steve Asher and Jerry Tolenoa who were promoted to the rank of Warrant...
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...
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...
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...
In an effort to improve transparency in its service delivery, the Embassy will now embark on a new feature on its website providing periodic snapshots of its monthly activities. The aim is to continue to...
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the United States of America recently concluded two days of discussion on extending U.S. economic assistance, and other assistance, to the FSM after Fiscal Year...
Below are additional updates for today, July 31st, 2022. Officials at the Office of the President describe that Vice President Yosiwo P. George, while released from hospital and negative for COVID-19, is showing signs of being...
Following the Presidential Proclamation on 07 July 2022 by H.E. David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, regarding the passing of President Jacob Nena, 4th President of the Federated States of Micronesia...
The Embassy of the Federated States in Micronesia (FSM) in Washington D.C. would like to wish all American citizens a happy Fourth of July! The citizens of the FSM residing in the US are delighted...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) announced a new grant that will guarantee in-state tuition rates for Micronesian citizens to colleges in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)....
The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in D.C. would like to join all families and friends here in the United States in paying tribute to the brave Micronesians and Americans who have...
The season for graduation is upon us once again at this time of the year. In this regard, the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in DC would like to join families and...
This is to inform citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) residing in the United States that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revised its rules for the Federal Housing Administration...
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT I-94 RECORDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR TEN (10) YEARS Public Announcement No. 22-01February 12, 2022 This is to inform citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) that the U.S Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has...
Quantico, Virginia- On February 1st, 2022, His Excellency Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia, and Deputy Chief of Mission Jackson Soram had the privilege of attending a promotional ceremony in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Kun as...