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MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands, July 1, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) delegation have arrived in Majuro for the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) and, on the margins of the Forum, held a constructive bilateral meeting with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) William “Bill” Hague […]

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HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 18, 2025 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), met with Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, in Honolulu, reaffirming the strong and enduring partnership between the FSM and the United States. President Simina, joined by senior officials and members of his

AURORA, Colorado, June 16, 2025 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), met with citizens residing in and around the state of Colorado, as part of his ongoing outreach to FSM communities residing abroad. The visit followed his participation in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, June 17, 2025 — In a brief ceremony held this morning at the Office of the President, Mr. Marcellus J. Akapito was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA). The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Aren B.

Nice, France, June 10–12, 2025 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has concluded a series of high-level engagements at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) and the 6th Pacific Islands France Summit in Nice, France. — Address to the UN Ocean Conference General Debate: A Call

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — The newly confirmed Postmaster General of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Mr. Epel Ilon, was officially sworn into office on May 27, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Office of the President. The oath of office was administered by Vice President the Honorable Aren B. Palik. Vice President Palik congratulated

GAGIL, Yap, May 20, 2025 — The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik attended and delivered the keynote address at the 9th Joint Commencement Exercise of the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) Yap Campus and the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute (FSM-FMI). Acting Governor of Yap State, The Honorable Thomas G. Tun, opened the ceremony with

Yap, FSM, May 28, 2025 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Madame First Lady Ancelly Simina along with their delegation have concluded a working visit to Yap State and its outer islands, reaffirming the National Government’s commitment to unity, inclusive development, and strengthened service delivery across

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 28, 2025 – The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, has issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring a national period of mourning and ordering the FSM National Flag to be flown at half-mast in honor of the late Governor of Yap State, Charles Sigfred Chieng.