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Marcellus J. Akapito Sworn In as Newest Member of NORMA Board

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, June 17, 2025 — In a brief ceremony held this morning at the Office of the President, Mr. Marcellus J. Akapito was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA). The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Aren B. […]

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President Simina Champions Ocean Governance & Stewardship at UNOC, Secures Historic Treaty Signing to Safeguard Maritime Zones Amid Climate Threats

Nice, France, June 10–12, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has concluded a series of high-level engagements at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) and the 6th Pacific Islands France Summit in Nice, France. — Address to the UN Ocean Conference General Debate: A Call

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Newly Confirmed Postmaster General Takes Oath of Office

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — The newly confirmed Postmaster General of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Mr. Epel Ilon, was officially sworn into office on May 27, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Office of the President. The oath of office was administered by Vice President the Honorable Aren B. Palik. Vice President Palik congratulated

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Vice President Palik Delivers Keynote Address at 9th COM-FSM Yap Campus and FSM-FMI Joint Commencement Exercise

GAGIL, Yap, May 20, 2025 — The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik attended and delivered the keynote address at the 9th Joint Commencement Exercise of the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) Yap Campus and the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute (FSM-FMI). Acting Governor of Yap State, The Honorable Thomas G. Tun, opened the ceremony with

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President Simina Completes Working Visit to Yap State and its Outer Islands

Yap, FSM, May 28, 2025 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Madame First Lady Ancelly Simina along with their delegation have concluded a working visit to Yap State and its outer islands, reaffirming the National Government’s commitment to unity, inclusive development, and strengthened service delivery across

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THE FSM TO LOWER ITS FLAG IN HONOR OF THE LATE GOVERNOR CHARLES S. CHIENG

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 28, 2025 – The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, has issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring a national period of mourning and ordering the FSM National Flag to be flown at half-mast in honor of the late Governor of Yap State, Charles Sigfred Chieng.

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New National Convention Center Officially Opens, Advancing the FSM’s Position as Regional Hub

PALIKIR, POHNPEI—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) held an official handover ceremony for the newly completed FSM National Convention Center on May 16, 2025, a landmark project made possible through the generous support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Guangdong Provincial Government. His Excellency President Wesley W.

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President Simina and Vice President Palik Continue Nationwide Outreach with Official Visit to Sokehs – 1.5M Pledged for Community Projects

SOKEHS, Pohnpei – As part of his administration’s ongoing nationwide community outreach to strengthen unity and collaboration across the country, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina visited the leadership and people of Sokehs Municipality on May 13, 2025. The visit marked another important stop in President Simina’s commitment to engage directly with communities at the

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President Simina Undertakes Historic Visit to United Nations Multi-Country Office in Kolonia

KOLONIA, Pohnpei — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), led a high-level delegation to the United Nations Multi-Country Office (UNMCO) in Kolonia on May 15, 2025, marking the first official visit by an FSM President to the UNMCO since its establishment. Accompanied by the Honorable Vice President Aren

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FSM R&D Conference Concludes in Kosrae

TOFOL, Kosrae – The FSM Department of Resources and Development successfully concluded its three-day conference from May 6th to 9th in Kosrae State, centering around the theme “Transforming Our Resources into Opportunities”. The event brought together national, state leaders, private sector representatives, key development partners and community heads to discuss sustainable development, resource management, and

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