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PALIKIR, Pohnpei — On October 8, 2024, the Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik administered the Oath of Office to former Governor Reed B. Oliver, marking his reappointment to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Banking Board. Vice President Palik, in his capacity as the appointing authority, formally welcomed Mr. Oliver back to the FSM […]

October 11 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION FOR LATE Former President John R. Haglelgam  

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, October 10, 2024 — Today, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), presided over a formal oath of office ceremony for several newly appointed officials entrusted with vital roles in the administration. The ceremony marked the swearing-in of the following appointees: – Mrs. Jane J. Chigiyal as

KOROR, Palau, October 7, 2024 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) met with a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation (CODEL) led by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to discuss the ongoing implementation of the Compact of Free Association (COFA)

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – On October 8, 2024, Vice President Aren B. Palik officially launched the first-ever Migration Taskforce Training in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The training, held at the Central Building in Palikir, is specifically designed for members of the Migration Taskforce, which was formed under Executive Order by President Simina. In his

KOROR, Palau – The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) traveled to Koror, Palau, at the invitation of President Surangel Whipps Jr., to participate in the Republic of Palau’s 30th Independence Day celebrations. Vice President Palik arrived in Palau on September 30, 2024, to represent FSM in this

Corsicana, Texas & Honolulu, Hawaii — As part of his ongoing commitment to engage with Micronesian citizens abroad, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina conducted citizen outreach events in Corsicana, Texas on September 29th and in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 1st —two areas with significant FSM populations. These outreaches provided an invaluable opportunity for President

Palikir, Pohnpei––September 26, 2024,The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, received in a courtesy call the Honorary Consul of the FSM in the Republic of the Philippines, Mr. Floyd P. Tiu-Laurel, at the Office of the President in Palikir. During the meeting, Vice President Palik and Honorary Consul Tiu-Laurel

New York City, September 26, 2024 – In a historic moment for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina addressed the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26th, 2024. The President’s remarks, focusing on urgent global issues such as climate change, ocean conservation, and international

In addition to the President’s address to the General Assembly, the FSM was proactively engaged in several key high-level events and meetings, including the Summit of the Future, the first ever High-Level Meeting on Sea Level Rise and the Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among others. Secretary Elina Akinaga Addresses Multi-Stakeholder Panel on Sea-Level Rise