Vice President Yosiwo
P. George on a Working Visit to Japan
Press Release #1704-05
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information Services
April 25, 2017
The Honorable Yosiwo P. George, Vice President of the FSM, paid an
official working visit to Japan from April 11 to 15, 2017.
The purpose of this trip was to
explore vocational opportunities in Japan and to meet with colleges, key
officials, and organizations to discuss these opportunities.
Vice
President Yosiwo P. George Meetings in Guam
Press Release #1704-06
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information Services
April 25, 2017
While transiting in Guam from his working visit
to Japan, the Honorable Yosiwo P. George, Vice President of the FSM, had
the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Sam Mabini, Ph.D., from the Guam
Department of Labor to discuss vocational training and opportunities for
our citizens through the apprentice programs at the Guam American Job
Center, the Trade Academy, Apprentices Program offered by the Guam
Community College.
According to Mabini, there was grant award funding the labor department
received in the amount of $2.2M for the Reemployment and System
Integration National Dislocated Worker Grant.
Currently, the grant has been used for system integration through
“HireGuam” at www.hireguam to
centralize availability of jobs and a pool of technical skilled workers as
a one stop source to link education and training to public and private
partners. Mrs. Mabini is
interested in working with the FSM to be part of this partnership.
She plans to brief Freely Associated State leaders during the
Micronesia Island Forum (MIF) in May, which is scheduled to be held in
Guam.
His Excellency President
Peter M. Christian receives credentials for Ambassador Tibor
Shalev-Schlosser of Israel
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
April 10,
2017
On
Tuesday April 4, 2017 President Peter M. Christian received Ambassador
Tibor Shalev-Schlosser of Israel in a Presentation of Credential ceremony
held in his conference room in Palikir, Pohnpei. In the ceremony,
Ambassador Schlosser presented the letter of recall of his predecessor and
his letter of credence to President Christian accrediting him as the new
Israel Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Ambassador
Schlosser is based in Jerusalem and his area of responsibilities covers
the Pacific region, including the FSM.
President Christian Receives the Letter of Credence for Ambassador of
Finland
Press
Release #1704-02
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
April 05,
2017
On Friday, March 31, 2017, President Peter M.
Christian received the Letter of Credence of H.E. Jukka Siukosaari,
Ambassador of Finland to the Federated States of Micronesia, in an
official ceremony held at the President’s conference. He is
cross-accredited from Tokyo, Japan.
President Christian
congratulated Ambassador Suikosaari on his new appointment and welcomed
him to the FSM, expressing his gratitude for the occasion and sharing his
hope that the two countries cooperate and capitalize on issues of mutual
interests at all levels.
President Peter M. Christian receives Letter of Credence of Ambassador
Melanie Hopkins of the United Kingdom
Press
Release #1704-01
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
April 04,
2017
On
Friday March 31, 2017, in a brief ceremony held at the national complex in
Palikir, President Peter M. Christian received the Letter of Credence for
Ambassador Melanie Hopkins, accrediting her as the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to the Federated
States of Micronesia (FSM), with residence in Suva, Fiji.
Press
Release #1703-03
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
March 28, 2017
On March 9th, 2017, President Peter M. Christian received a visit by His Excellency Roland Van Remoortele of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Federated States of Micronesia. The purpose of Ambassador Van Remoortele’s visit was to formally bid his farewell as the outgoing Belgian non-resident Ambassador to the FSM and also to witness the ceremony of the Presentation of Exequatur to the first-ever Honorary Consul of Belgium in the FSM, Mrs. Yvonne J. Adams-Hawkins. more>>
United States
Accepts Mr. Akilino H. Susaia as Ambassador of the Federated States
of Micronesia
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
March 28, 2017
Having been recently appointed by President Peter M. Christian
to serve as Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
to the United States of America (US) on Thursday March 16, 2017, the
US Embassy in Pohnpei, in accordance with Diplomatic Protocol,
officially confirmed with the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs of
the United States’ acceptance of Mr. Susaia’s appointment to this
esteemed and important post.
Mrs. Yvonne Adams Hawkins commissioned as First Honorary Consul of
the Kingdom of Belgium in the FSM
Press Release #1703-01
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information
Services
March 17, 2017
On March 10, Mrs. Yvonne J. Adams Hawkins, was officially
received by Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable Lorin S.
Robert, as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in the
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in a brief ceremony held at the
FSM Department of Foreign Affairs Conference Room.
Civil Air Transportation
amendment signed between the Governments of the Federated States of
Micronesia and Nauru
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information Services
February 03, 2017
On January 28, 2017 at 12:30 PM, the FSM Secretary of the Department
of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure, The Honorable Lukner
Weilbacher, and the Nauru Government’s Minister for Nauru Air Corporation,
The Honorable David Adeang, signed amendment no. 2 to the Civil Air
Transport Agreement between the two Governments.
TRUST FUND FOR THE FEDERATED
STATES OF MICRONESIA
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information Services
February 03, 2017
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia – On February 01, 2017,
the FSM Secretary of the Department of Finance & Administration, the
Honorable Sihna Lawrence, announced that the FSM Trust Fund ended calendar
year 2016 with a total balance of $94.12 million, including the state
accounts established by Public Law 18-107.
New FSM Ambassador to the United States of America
Press Release #1701-01
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM Information Services
January 10, 2017
(Palikir, Pohnpei)
– A brief ceremony was held on January 9th at the President’s
Office in Palikir for the swearing in of Ambassador-designate Akillino H.
Susaia as the next Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Ambassador to the
United States of America.
Ambassador-designate Susaia was nominated by President Christian and
confirmed by the 19th FSM Congress to serve as Ambassador to
the United States. He succeeds former Ambassador Asterio Takesy. Mr.
Susaia will serve as the 4th FSM Ambassador to the United
States since FSM became a sovereign independent Nation.
Vice President Yosiwo P.
George Visits Guangdong, China
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
November 16, 2016
The Honorable Vice President Yosiwo P. George
visited China’s Guangdong Province from October 26-31, 2016 to attend the
2016 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International
Expo in Dongguan on October 27 and the Production Capacity Cooperation and
Innovative Development Forum in Guangzhou on October 28.
Both events are part of the
Central Government’s Belt and Road initiative aimed to revitalize and
integrate China’s economy with economies abroad.
This is the third year that the Maritime Silk Road Expo has been
hosted in Guangdong province. It
has become an effective platform in enhancing cooperation and exchanges
between Guangdong province and countries along the Maritime Silk road.
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
November 16, 2016
November 1, 2016 (FSM Embassy, Beijing)
Ambassador Carlson D. Apis presented his Letter of Credence to Her
Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea during a
ceremony held at the Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) in Seoul on 01 November
2016. The Letter of Credence
was signed by His Excellency President Peter M. Christian designating
Ambassador Apis as the FSM Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to
Korea. In receiving the
letter, President Park accepted Ambassador Apis as the non-resident FSM
ambassador accredited to Korea with residence in Beijing.
Ambassador Apis presented his credentials as part of a group
ceremony which included eight other non-resident Ambassadors from Namibia,
Guinea, Slovenia, Zimbabwe, Lithuania, Mauritius, Samoa and Bhutan.
FSM First Lady Maurina
Christian Launches the FSM Family Health and Safety Study
Press Release #1610-02
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
October 12, 2016
The FSM First Lady Mrs. Maurina Christian launched the first ever Family
Health and Safety
Study during the Opening Ceremony of the Fourth FSM National Women
Conference on October 3, 2016.
The FSM
Department of Health & Social Affairs completed the
study in 2014 with technical support from the United Nations Population
Fund (UNFPA) and with funding support from the Australian Government.
Press
Release #1610-04
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
October
31, 2016
Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia, October 25, 2016
The 8th MTEC Ministers’ Meeting took place on October 14,
2016, at Palau International Coral Reef Center, in Koror, Palau. The
Meeting was attended by Hon. Charles Obichang, Minister of Public
Infrastructure, Industry, and Commerce, Palau, who also chaired the
Meeting; Hon. Thomas Heine, Minister of Justice, Republic of the Marshall
Islands (RMI), Hon. Alfred Alfred Jr., Minister of Resources and
Development, RMI, and Hon. Tauanei Marea, Minister of Commerce, Industry,
and Cooperatives, Republic of Kiribati. The Federated States of Micronesia
(FSM) was represented by Mrs. Camille Movick-Inatio, Assistant Secretary
for Trade and Investment, FSM Department of Resources and Development.
The 8th Officials
and Ministers’ Meeting of the Micronesian Trade and Economic Community
(MTEC) will be held in Koror, Palau on October 12-14, 2016
Press Release #1610-01
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
October 12, 2016
The MTEC Interim Secretariat in consultation with the Government of
the Republic of Palau and the MTEC Member States will convene the 8th
Officials and Ministers’ Meeting of the Micronesian Trade and Economic
Community (MTEC) on October 12-14, 2016, in Koror, Palau. The Meeting will
be attended by Trade, immigration Ministers and Officials
as well as Private Sector representatives from the Federated States
of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, and the Republic of Kiribati, which will be attending the Meeting
for the 1st time as an Observer.
Subregional trade and
economic integration in among Micronesian countries: the FSM ratifies the
Treaty establishing the Micronesian Trade and Economic Community
Press Release #1610-02
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
October 12, 2016
On September 23, 2016, the 19th Congress of the FSM voted
for the ratification of the Treaty establishing the MTEC and the Protocol
on the Conference Structure, Secretariat, and Financial Matters of the
MTEC, which were signed on September 3, 2014 by the Presidents of the
Federated States Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the
Republic of Palau. The vote by FSM Lawmakers came after satisfactory
completion of public hearings in all the four States led by Congressman
David Panuelo, Chairman of FSM Congress Committee on Resources and
Development and Members of the Committee, through which hundreds of
stakeholders from all level of the FSM society were educated and given the
opportunity to comment and raise concerns on the MTEC Treaty.
President Christian
Addresses 71st Session of United Nations General Assembly
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information
Services
September 26, 2016
September 21, 2016 (New York, New York) - Federated States of
Micronesia (FSM) President Peter Christian delivered FSM’s national
address before the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA). He focused on themes of global peace and security, reform and
modernization of the UN, climate change, and oceans.
FSM Department of Resources
and Development held a FSM Trade Fair in Palikir, Pohnpei, on September
7-9, 2016, at the FSM College of Micronesia in the margins of the 47th
PIF Leaders Meeting
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information
Services
September 26, 2016
On September 7-9, 2016, the
FSM Department of Resources and Development with the assistance of Pacific
Islands Trade and Invest, New Zealand, held the first and successful
Nationwide Trade Fair. The exhibition was scheduled timely as it coincides
with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Meeting, which was held in Pohnpei on
September 7-11, 2016.
Visa-Waiver Agreement Signed Between FSM and European Union
Press Release #1609-08
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information
Services
September 23, 2016
(New
York, New York) – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Secretary of
Foreign Affairs Lorin Robert signed an agreement with representatives of
the European Union (EU) that enables short-term visa-free travel to Europe
for FSM citizens under most circumstances. The new visa-waiver agreement,
which also provides for reciprocal treatment of European citizens who
visit the FSM, was signed on the European side by both Slovak Minister of
Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajčák (the current President of the Council of
the European Union) and Dimitris
Avramopoulos, the EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and
Citizenship. The signing ceremony, hosted by the Slovak Mission to the
United Nations, was also attended by FSM Deputy Permanent Representative
to the United Nations (UN) Jeem Lippwe and Second Secretary Martin
Zvachula.
PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN ADDRESSES 3rd OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE
Press Release #1609-07
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 21, 2016
Washington, DC, USA - President of the Federated States of Micronesia
(FSM) Peter Christian delivered remarks to a high-level audience during
the first day of the 3rd Our Ocean conference, hosted by United
States Secretary of State John Kerry. The purpose of the annual Our Ocean
conference is to catalyze actions to protect our shared ocean resources
and empower a new generation to lead the way toward a healthy and
sustainable ocean
47th Pacific Island Forum held in the capital of FSM, Palikir, Pohnpei
Press Release #1609-06
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 19, 2016
Last week in Palikir, Pohnpei, in the capital of
the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
opened its 47th annual forum summit where leaders of sixteen
(16) Pacific nations gathered to meet and discuss important issues for the
region. Also in attendance at
this year’s Forum were Associated Members of the PIF, observers,
representatives of Post-Forum Dialogue (PFD) partners, and heads of the
Council of Regional Organizations for the Pacific (CROP agencies).
While this year’s theme, “Small and Far: Challenge for Growth”, is
at the forefront of focus, leaders from Pacific countries reaffirmed their
deep commitment to the framework for Pacific Regionalism as endorsed by
leaders in 2014
FSM Celebrates 29th
Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September
19, 2016
The FSM Office of Environment and Emergency Management (OEEM) held a 5k
Fun Walk on 17 September at Palm Terrace, to celebrate the 29th
anniversary of the Montreal Protocol. In joining the celebration,
FSM Vice President Yosiwo George delivered the welcoming remarks at the
event and expressed FSM’s commitment in taking a strong lead on the issue
of reducing HFCs and
acknowledged the extensive role the Nation has played in combating global
warming and climate change.
The Federated States of
Micronesia Establishes Diplomatic Ties with the United Arab Emirates
Press Release #1609-04
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 19, 2016
The Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia to
the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Jane J. Chigiyal, signed on 9
September 2016, a joint communique establishing diplomatic relations with
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at a signing ceremony that took place at
the UAE Permanent Mission.
Ambassador Chigiyal’s counterpart, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to
the United Nation in New York, Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, signed the
joint communique on behalf of her Government.
PINA-PIFS Forum Media
Workshop Held in Pohnpei
Press Release #1609-03
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 13, 2016
Palikir, Pohnpei 6 September 2016 - In preparation
of the 47th Pacific Island Forum (PIF) to kick off in the state of Pohnpei
where the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia stands, on behalf
of President Peter M. Christian, Vice President Yosiwo George delivered
the keynote speech at a two day media workshop facilitated by the Pacific
Island News Association in collaboration with PIFS. The media
training that took place at College of Micronesia (National Campus) was
comprised of media representatives with extensive levels of local,
regional and international experience.
The Joint Economic
Management Committee 2016 Annual Meeting
Press Release #1609-02
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 6, 2016
On August 24, 2016, the Joint Economic Management Committee or JEMCO
held its annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawai’i. At the meeting JEMCO
approved the FY2017Compact Sector grant allocations.
FSM establishes Diplomatic
Relations with the Government of Kuwait
Press Release #1609-01
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
September 2, 2016
The President received a
Mission from Solomon Islands
Press Release #1608-04
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information
Services
August 09, 2016
Repatriation of Nepalese and
Indian Nationals from the FSM
Press Release #1608-03
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
August 9, 2016
9 August 2016- National Police Force Officers escorted Five Nepalese to their country of origin on 1 August 2016. Two Indonesians nationals for destinations in Australia and United States transported the Nepalese involving 36 undocumented persons, entered Yap harbor on 18 November 2016 seeking aid.
Vice-President Yosiwo P. George convenes the 9th National Trade
Facilitation Committee (NTFC) Meeting for August 11-12, 2016
Press
Release #1608-02
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
August 05, 2016
As the Chairman of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC),
Vice President of the FSM, the Honorable Yosiwo P. George, is
convening the 9th NTFC Meeting from 11-12 August 2016,
at the Central Facility, Palikir, Pohnpei.
United Nations Pacific
Strategy Consultation - Joint Priorities for United Nations Support in FSM
for 2018 – 2022
Press Release #1607-03
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
July 29, 2016
On July 26, 2016 a “United Nations Pacific Strategy Consultation
(UNPS) was held at the Governor’s Conference Room in Pohnpei State.
The purpose of the consultation is
for the UN to work closely with the FSM in support of FSM’s implementation
of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). The SDG’s are a set of 17
agreed goals by UN member states which targets Food Security, Good Health
& Quality Education, Economic Growth, Climate Action, Partnership for the
Goals among others. The
consultation included participants from the FSM National Government,
Pohnpei State Government, NGO’s, Civil Societies, Private Sectors, and
Donor partners with the UN Resident Coordinator for the Pacific, Ms. Osnat
Lubrani and her staff.
Annual Maritime Security
Cooperation Talks between FSM and Australia
Press Release #1607-02
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
July 29, 2016
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, representatives from the Government of the
Federated States of Micronesia and the Government of Australian held their
bilateral
Annual Maritime Surveillance Talks (MSC) at the OEEM Conference room in
Palikir. The objective of the annual meeting is to
strengthen and deepen the bilateral security relationship between the two
countries and to provide an opportunity to exchange views on a range of
shared security challenges affecting the region. In his welcoming
remarks, Secretary Lorin S. Robert of the Department of Foreign Affairs
welcomed the Australian Delegation headed by Ambassador George Fraser who
was accompanied by Assistant Secretary Jenny Da Rin from the Australian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade along with their respective key
staff on maritime security matters. Secretary Robert reiterated the FSM’s
appreciation to Australian Government for its
continued commitments in supporting FSM’s maritime surveillance capacity.
TEAM FSM TO COMPETE IN RIO
2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
JENNIFER CHIENG INVITED TO COMPETE IN BOXING WITH A TRIPARTITE INVITATION
By Jim Tobin, FSM National Olympic Committee
Press Release #1607-01
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM Information Services
July 29, 2016
The Federated States of Micronesia will now be sending five athletes
to this year’s Olympic Games competing in Swimming and Athletics (Track
and Field) and just announced in Boxing.
The Olympic Games are from August 5 to August 21, 2016 in Rio,
Brazil. Late June, the FSM
National Olympic Committee (FSMNOC) and FSM Boxing Association were
notified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International
Boxing Association (IABA) that Jennifer Chieng, FSM female Boxer from Yap
State, received a late Tripartite Commission invitation to compete in the
Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Female 57-60kg division in Boxing.
This is outstanding news for the development of Boxing in the FSM,
and is a great honor for Chieng.
She has been training in New York the past few months.
Her coach is Erick Divinagracia from Pohnpei State.
