2026

TOFOL, Kosrae — February 19, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oath of Office to two distinguished appointees from Kosrae State during a ceremony held in Kosrae. Sworn in were Lt. Governor of Kosrae, the Honorable Arthy G. Nena, appointed to serve as Board

KOSRAE, FSM — February 19, 2026 — The Fourth Meeting of the Chief Executive Council (CEC) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) formally concluded in Kosrae State following productive deliberations among national and state leadership on priority issues affecting the nation. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the

KOSRAE, FSM — February 18, 2026 — The FSM Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2024–2043 was formally launched during the 4th Chief Executive Council (CEC) Meeting held in Kosrae. The event brought together national and state executive leadership, marking a significant milestone in advancing the nation’s long-term development agenda. In his welcome remarks, Vice President Aren

OKAT, Kosrae — February 16, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, formally handed over the newly renovated Kosrae State Biosecurity Facility, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to protecting its borders, natural resources, and communities. State and national leaders gathered for the ceremony in a shared demonstration of

TOFOL, Kosrae — February 17, 2026 — The Fourth Chief Executive Council (CEC) officially opened in Kosrae with His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joining the Honorable Tulensa W. Palik, Governor of Kosrae State in welcoming state leaders and delegations from across the Federated States of Micronesia. The

COLONIA, Yap — February 11, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oath of Office to two presidential appointees representing the State of Yap during a ceremony held at the Yap State Governor’s Office in Colonia on February 10, 2026. The appointees sworn in were

WOLEAI, Yap State — February 10, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), officially opened and formally turned over the completed Woleai Airport Runway Project to the Yap State Government and the people of Woleai on February 9, 2026. The Woleai Airport project is a national initiative

COLONIA, Yap — February 11, 2026 — While in Yap State, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), visited the joint U.S., FSM, and Yap State Defense Site Working Group meeting to express appreciation for the team’s ongoing work and coordination efforts. The Defense Site Working Group was established

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — February 8, 2026 – More than 80 budget professionals from across the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia and National Governments gathered in Pohnpei on January 16, 2026, for a four-day workshop held at the Central Facilities Building. The workshop, organized by the Office of Compact Management and Overseas Development

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — February 7, 2026 — President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, received the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the FSM, H.E. Oğuzhan Ertuğrul, during a formal ceremony held on February 6, 2026, at the President’s Office in Palikir. The