March 2026

Today, we celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and customs that define who we are as a people. Across our islands, we are reminded that while our cultures are beautifully diverse, we are united by a shared spirit of KAMORALE. KAMORALE, our spirit of unity, continues to guide us as one nation. It is reflected in […]

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 18, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received Mr. Hamish Drummond Young, newly appointed Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), during a courtesy call following his presentation of credentials at the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs in Palikir. Discussions focused

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 18, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has proclaimed March 18, 2026, as National Public Defender Day in the Federated States of Micronesia. The proclamation recognizes the essential role of public defenders in upholding the Constitution, protecting the rights of individuals, and

GENEVA, Switzerland – March 13, 2026 — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) during the 52nd Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC 52) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The 52nd

TOKYO, Japan – March 15, 2026 – At the invitation of Secretary Doug Burgum of the United States Department of the Interior, the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, H.E. Wesley W. Simina, attended the 1st Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum held in Tokyo, Japan from March 14–15, 2026. Co-hosted by the

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia — March 3, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined His Excellency Nobuo Kagomiya, Ambassador of Japan to the FSM, for the handover ceremony of a newly constructed classroom building in Yap. The facility was delivered through the project “Enhancing

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia — March 10, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, attended the State of the State Message delivered by the Honorable Stevenson A. Joseph, reaffirming the strong partnership and spirit of unity between the National Government and the Government of Pohnpei State in

WENO, Chuuk — March 6, 2026 — The First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia, Madam Ancelly Simina, joined women leaders and community members in Chuuk State to commemorate International Women’s Day. This year’s celebration also marked the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the Chuuk Women’s Council, recognizing more than a decade of

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia — March 2, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined the people of Yap in celebrating the annual Yap Day festivities, honoring the rich traditions and cultural heritage of the Yapese people. Vice President Palik attended the celebration alongside traditional

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 2, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined the Pohnpei Women’s Council (PWC) on the opening day of International Women’s Day 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of State Law 101-75-22 declaring March 8 as Pohnpei International Women’s Day. The event began with