Micronesia

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

The country has received the first of two Guardian-class Patrol Boats, delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Program, highlighting how Australia is not only a partner, but also a close friend for the State

Last week the country was celebrating Yap Day, a holiday in Yap State, one of the country's four states, where a celebration of traditional Yapese culture is held with traditional competitions and dances

Job Corps, the programme that offers career technical skills training in 10 industries, is now also available to students in the country, after it opened its tuition-free doors to Pacific Rim students

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technologies, visited the country's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, looking at investment opportunities including the technology, renewable energy, transport and tourism sectors