Micronesia

After a two-year hiatus, citizens of FSM gathered in large numbers in their respective states Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae to celebrate FSM Cultural Day 2023 with performances, music, food and various art forms

In collaboration with the Association of Federated States of Micronesia of Guam, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Guam hosted the event "Celebrate Micronesia!"

The United States Coast Guard and the National Police of the Federated States of Micronesia conducted a successful engagement at sea to combat illegal fishing in Yap State

The US Commander for the Indo-Pacific visited the states of Yap and Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, emphasising the importance of the partnership between the FSM and the US

Over 2 tons of supplies including school supplies, clothing, cooking utensils, fishing gear, toys, long life meals and water pumps have been delivered by the US Coast Guard to the atolls of the Federated States of Micronesia

The 25th Micronesian Islands Forum was hosted by the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia; papers and presentations were given on a range of issues of interest to the Micronesian sub-region

Micronesian bloc of Pacific Islands Forum says it's "ready" and "already working" to attend special meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders; President of the country said the sub-region's leaders made "big decisions" at Micronesian Presidents' Summit

President David Panuelo has said that Japan's transparency about its intention to release treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean has helped ease Micronesia concerns

The Federated States of Micronesia will receive increased economic assistance from the United States under the Compact of Free Association in exchange for the Pacific nation's expanded role in regional security

President Panuelo will deliver the State of the Nation Address today 13 January 2023 at the Congress House in Palikir; all FSM citizens, residents and friends are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream

The country took a further step in securing their claims on maritime borders and the continental shelf by attending the 21st session on maritime borders in Sydney, Australia

Micronesian food and health officials learned about national regulations at food safety course held by the University of Guam and the University of Idaho

According to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, sea levels in Micronesia have risen much faster over the past 5.000 years than previously thought