Finance

WENO, Chuuk — February 2, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the oath of office to two appointees during a ceremony held at the Chuuk State Office of the Governor Auditorium. Mr. Etop Malone was sworn in as a Member of the Board of Directors […]

Chuuk, FSM, January 30, 2026— His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, met today with President of the Republic of Palau, His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., during President Whipps’ stopover in Chuuk earlier today. The two leaders exchanged views on mutual priorities and key issues affecting Micronesia. Discussions focused

CHUUK, FSM — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, formally presented the Exequatur to Mr. Kasio “Kembo” Mida, Jr., officially recognizing his appointment as Honorary Consul of Japan in the State of Chuuk, during a ceremony held at the Office of the Governor of Chuuk State on January 28,

Palikir, Pohnpei — January 28, 2026 — His Excellency Jackson T. Soram, Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United States and now cross-accredited to Canada, formally presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada. The official ceremony was held at the

DOLONIER, Pohnpei — January 28, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined educators, students, development partners, and government officials at the completion and operational handover ceremony of the Pacific Island Countries Schools (PICS) Agriculture Classrooms, marking a significant milestone in strengthening agricultural education and skills

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — January 26, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), attended the celebration of Australia Day at an official reception hosted by the Australian Embassy on January 23, 2026, commemorating Australia’s national day and the strong friendship between the FSM and Australia. On the occasion,

WENO, Chuuk, June 25, 2024 (FSMIS) — Key finance personnel from throughout the nation are gathering in Chuuk this week for the 2024 FSM Finance Conference, co-chaired by the FSM Dept. of Finance and Administration and the host state Chuuk State Dept. of Finance. Convening under the theme of “Strong Public Finance Driving Inclusive Sustainable

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On March 24th, 2023, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) filed criminal charges against an employee of the FSM Department of Finance & Administration, Sylvia Edward, due to alleged criminal conduct in violation of: conflict of interest in violation of Title 11, Section 512; theft in violation Title 11, Sector 602;

PALIKIR, March 28th 2023 (FSMIS)—On March 27th, 2023, 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 information from the Office of Compact Management and the Department of Transportation, Communications, & Infrastructure regarding the FSM receiving three Infrastructure Sector grant awards

PALIKIR, March 21st 2023 (FSMIS)—On March 20th, 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the FSM Sustainable Energy Development & Access Project’s (SEDAP’s) three new generators at the Nahnpohnmal Power Plant in Pohnpei State. Funded by the World Bank, SEDAP is one of the central