Politics

President Simina Receives Ambassador of India During Third Official Visit to the Federated States of Micronesia

Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the FSM, during the Ambassador’s third official visit to the nation. Ambassador Jain was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Vandana Jain, and Mr. Sunny Kukreja, Attaché of the Embassy of the […]

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President Simina and Vice President Palik Meet Nauru Special Envoy to Discuss Preparations for Upcoming National Commemorations

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — December 2, 2025 — On November 28, 2025, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Vice President Aren B. Palik, received a Special Envoy delegation from the Republic of Nauru, led by Ms. Kim Aroi, during an official courtesy visit at the President’s Office in

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The Office of the President Hosts Second Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony at the Office of the President

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – December 02, 2025 – The Office of the President proudly hosted its Second Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony on the grounds of the President’s Office and National Convention Center, bringing together community members and national government employees for a festive evening of unity and celebration. President Wesley W. Simina opened the event with

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President Wesley W. Simina received Credentials of the first Ambassador of Romania to the Federated States of Micronesia, Her Excellency Răduţa Dana Matache

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – December 02, 2025 – On December 01, 2025, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received the official credentials of Her Excellency Răduţa Dana Matache as the first non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the FSM, with residence in Manila, Philippines. President Simina warmly

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FSM Extends Condolences at the Funeral of Former Saipan Lieutenant Governor Diego Benavente

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – November 30, 2025 – The Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) extends its deepest condolences to the people and leadership of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on the passing of the late Diego Roman Tenorio Benavente, former Lieutenant Governor of Saipan. Representing His Excellency

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President Wesley W. Simina Receives Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — November 28, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, for a courtesy call at the President’s Office in Palikir. The visit marks Dr. Piukala’s first official visit to the

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FSM National Tax Reform Task Force Conducts Stakeholder Consultation in Kosrae

KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia – November 26, 2025 – As part of the ongoing national effort to advance tax reform and modernization, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Task Force on Tax Reform (NTFTR), led by Vice President and Chair the Honorable Aren B. Palik, conducted a series of official engagements with the

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Federated States of Micronesia Cohosts Historic LDC/SIDS Trust Fund Workshop

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,

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FSM Updates on U.S. Legislative Action Supporting Head Start and COFA Veterans

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

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