Politics

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – January 10, 2026 – As the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia enters the new year, the Office of the President convened its first Executive Meeting of 2026, bringing together Cabinet members and key staff to align national priorities and set a coordinated agenda to guide governance and development for the […]

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – December 14, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), concluded a series of high-level engagements in Honolulu on December 8-12, 2026, reinforcing national priorities and advancing FSM’s leadership on sustainable development and ocean governance. At the margins of the visit, President Simina administered the

NEW DELHI, Republic of India — December 24, 2025 — The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is pleased to announce that His Excellency John Fritz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Republic of India, formally presented his Letters of Credence to the President of India, Her

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — December 23, 2025 — The National Tax Reform Task Force (NTRTF) has successfully concluded its nationwide consultations across the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), marking an important step forward in ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize the nation’s tax system. Chaired by the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice

COLONIA, Yap — December 20, 2025 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined Yap State leaders, traditional leaders, development partners, and community members to mark the groundbreaking of the long-awaited Ganir Bridge, a project expected to improve safety, access, and economic opportunity for Yap. At the

ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – December 19, 2025 – Vice President Aren B. Palik joined the 2025 Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) Push Ceremony in Guam on December 8, 2025, marking its 74th celebration since its inception over the Micronesian skies. The operation is a tradition that began during the Christmas season in 1952, when

Rome, Italy – December 10, 2025 — His Excellency Akillino Harris Susaia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) to the European Union, presented his Letters of Credence to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Ambassador

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – December 10, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Henry H. Shrew, officially installing him as the new FSM Consul General to Hawai‘i. The appointment restores official leadership at one of FSM’s overseas missions, which had been

NIMITZ HILL, Guam – December 8, 2025 – Vice President Aren B. Palik met with the Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, during an official visit on December 5, 2025. The meeting highlighted the close partnership between the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Guam, as both leaders discussed current developments in the Micronesian region

WENO, Chuuk State — December 4, 2025 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), together with First Lady Ancelly Simina, attended the ordination ceremony of Reverend DJ Martin, held on December 3, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Kuttu, Mortlock Islands. Accompanying the President were Congressman Fabian