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Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia — November 23, 2025 – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) proudly co-hosted the 2025 LDC/SIDS Trust Fund Regional Workshop for the Pacific, held from November 17–20, 2025, at the KAMORALE National Convention Center in Palikir. The opening ceremony featured distinguished leaders and representatives, including: • H.E. Wesley W. Simina,

The Office of the President is pleased to announce two significant legislative developments following the passage of the current Continuing Resolution (CR) by the U.S. Congress and its signing into law by President Donald Trump. These actions officially ended the 43-day U.S. government shutdown and secured critical provisions benefiting FSM.   KEY HIGHLIGHTS HEADSTART FUNDING

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — November 20, 2025 – His Excellency, Wesley W. Simina, has announced swift and coordinated action to address the state of emergency in Uman, Chuuk State, following an oil leak from the World War II vessel Rio de Janeiro. To safeguard public health and support affected communities, the President has authorized the allocation

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – November 19, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has received the certified results of the November 12, 2025 Special Election. Mr. Andrew R. Yatilman has been officially declared the Senator-elect for the four-year term seat in the Congress of the Federated States of

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — November 14, 2025 — Vice President Aren B. Palik convened the fourth meeting of the National Task Force on Tax Reform to review progress on key initiatives and strengthen collaboration toward coordinated, transparent, and evidence-based tax reforms across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The meeting highlighted the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Bill,

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – November 19, 2025 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) honored the life and legacy of the late Secretary of Foreign Affairs, The Honorable Lorin S. Robert, through solemn memorial and state funeral services, as well as Pohnpeian traditional burial ceremonies, reflecting the Nation’s profound respect for his decades

NATIONAL PERIOD OF MOURNING AND STATE FUNERAL FOR THE LATE SECRETARY LORIN S. ROBERT His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina has officially proclaimed a National Period of Mourning in honor of the late Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The Office of the President

The Office of the President announces with profound sadness the passing of the Honorable Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Secretary Robert was one of the longest serving public servants in the National Government, beginning his career in 1984 as a Foreign Service Officer

Belém, Brazil — November 15, 2025— The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) launched its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 and its first-ever Methane Reduction Roadmap, marking a major step in the nation’s climate ambition and global leadership on short-lived climate pollutants. The announcement was made during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the