Micronesia

More than $10 million has been dedicated to support the local population after Typhoon Maysak struck the North Pacific earlier this year, causing millions of dollars of damage and five deaths

For the Kizuna, special bond, with the people & Government of Japan, the FSM government issued a declaration of sadness and shock for the murder of Mr. Abe, re-pronouncing the commitments to a free & open Indo-Pacific

A government team from the country met this week in San Francisco with their US counterparts to continue negotiations on economic assistance, federal programs and other issues related to the Compact of Free Association

Dr. Rufino Mauricio, the late former Director of the FSM Office of National Archives, Culture & Historic Preservation has passed away - he played an key role in protecting and promoting Nan Madol, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016

US Secretary of State Blinken spoke with President Panuelo and reaffirmed the special friendship between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia, characterised by a commitment to ensuring peace and prosperity in the Pacific island region

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, together with other leaders of the region, has engaged in a high-level political dialogue with the leader of the Pacific Islands Forum on a proposed reform package to strengthen the Forum and the nation

The Honourable Marcus Samo, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs, will be in Geneva, Switzerland, until tomorrow to represent the Ministers of Health of the Pacific Island Countries at the 75th World Health Assembly

The Covid-19 Task Force of the Federated States of Micronesia has announced the planned dates for regularly scheduled repatriation flights for the different states until the end of May 2022

The preparation and consumption of sakau, elsewhere known as kava, is a highly social activity in Pohnpei and the 6th Valley of the Latte River Festival celebrates the traditions of the Micronesian people

Northern Marianas Humanities Council hosted the work of photojournalist Takeuchi in "illustrative talk" Tropical Light, an event that features cultural photographs from across Micronesia, focusing on the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia

After a legal challenge won by the Center for Biological Diversity and Blue Ocean Law, the US Fish and Wildlife Service must identify and protect critical habitat for 23 endangered species located in Greater Micronesia and must act by June 2025

Ocean shipping company Matson Inc. announced that Patrick Bulaon has been promoted to VP and general manager of Guam/Micronesia, starting today; he will oversee all operations and sales activities in the Western Pacific and Micronesia region

Startup Weekend Micronesia, an annual 3-day event aimed at preparing aspiring entrepreneurs, will be held online from 27-29 April with TechStars Startup Weekend, an organisation dedicated to promoting local entrepreneurship and strengthening communities