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PALIKIR, Pohnpei — June 3, 2026 — The Office of the President received a courtesy and farewell call from Her Excellency Jennifer S. Johnson, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Federated States of Micronesia, marking the conclusion of her tenure in the FSM. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to […]

KOLONIA, Pohnpei — June 3, 2026 — The Honorable Vice President, Aren B. Palik officially handed over a newly renovated biosecurity facility to Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and the Pohnpei State Government, marking another important milestone in strengthening biosecurity capacity in Pohnpei and protecting its environment, agriculture, and communities from invasive species and other biosecurity

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – FSM – 2 June 2026 – His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina today signed Public Law No. 24-65, authorizing a sovereign guarantee in support of a US$5 million financing facility for Vital FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC) and strengthening the Federated States of Micronesia’s fuel price stabilization mechanism. The legislation was submitted by

The Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia advises the public that certain social media accounts, pages, and online content falsely claiming affiliation with the President or the Office of the President are not authorized official platforms. The Office has also observed the circulation of misleading and potentially AI-generated content, including altered

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 26, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina officially received the Letter of Credence from Ambassador Emma Hickey of Ireland during a formal Presentation of Credentials ceremony held in Palikir. The presentation formally accredits Ambassador Hickey as the representative of the Republic of Ireland to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, joined by the Honorable Aren B. Palik, welcomed students participating in the Close-Up Program from across the Federated States of Micronesia during their visit to the nation’s Capital. As part of the program’s annual activities, the students visited the Office of the President to learn about the

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 21, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oaths of Office to newly confirmed officials following their confirmation during the current session of the FSM Congress. The officials sworn into office were: • Mr. Florian J. Yatilman, Secretary of the Department

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 19, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oath of Office to newly confirmed Secretary of the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, Ricky Cantero. Prior to his appointment as Secretary, Mr. Cantero served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign

His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Honorable Vice President, Aren B. Palik, were pleased to welcome first and second graders from Awak Elementary School during a visit to the Office of the President yesterday. The Office of the President extends its appreciation to the teachers and

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 12, 2026 – Following the opening of the 4th Regular Session of the 24th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina received the Committee to Wait at the Office of the President to discuss shared national priorities, legislative matters, and the ongoing emergency response efforts