Oceania Micronesia Full-time government employees can expect a pay raise starting 1 October, after President David Panuelo signed a new law, a press release reported recently; this would be the national government's first pay raise in 24 years
Oceania Micronesia A state of emergency due to toxic oil leaking from a World War II shipwreck in Chuuk Lagoon, has been declared; the leak is posing significant risks to marine life, coral reefs and the nation's fishing economy
Oceania Micronesia FSM Vice President led a delegation to Rarotonga to join the celebrations for the Cook Islands’ 60th Anniversary of Self-Governance, underscoring shared values and a mutual commitment to foster cooperation through the Smaller Island States platform
Oceania Micronesia The East Micronesia Cable successfully landed in Kosrae State: the achievement is a historic milestone in FSM digital development, as all four states are now reached by submarine fiber optic cable
Oceania Micronesia The new Revenue Management System has been launched: it is a major national milestone supported by the World Bank, designed to modernize collection and management of public revenue to improve service delivery, transparency, and trust in institutions