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President Simina and U.S. officials reaffirm cooperation on Yap Defense Site Project
FSM Information Services August 20, 2026Palikir, Pohnpei — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, met with Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky and members of his delegation on August 10 to discuss continued progress on the Defense Site Project in Yap State. The meeting also marked President Simina’s first meeting with…
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Fifth Chief Executive Council Meeting convenes in Chuuk
FSM Information Services August 12, 2026Weno, Chuuk — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, together with the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Honorable Governors of the four states, convened in Chuuk State for the 5th Chief Executive Council Meeting. The…
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Pohnpei Legislature calls on FSM to raise concerns with China over missile test
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 14, 2026Pohnpei – The Pohnpei State Legislature has formally expressed “grave concern” over China’s test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean and has called on the FSM national government to register its concerns with China and strengthen cooperation with the United States and regional partners. Legislative…
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FSM leaders adopt Sustainable Tourism Policy and State Investment Plans 2026-2031
FSM TourismARPA Project August 14, 2026Chuuk – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has launched the Sustainable Tourism Policy 2026-2031 and the State Investment Plans 2026-2031, setting a unified course for sustainable tourism development across the nation. The launch was endorsed by President Wesley W. Simina, together with the four State Governors, during the 5th…
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Public Auditor finds FSM climate efforts at intermediate level; financing lags behind
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press PALIKIR, Pohnpei—An assessment by the FSM Office of the National Public Auditor found that the national government has established many of the structures, policies and commitments needed to address climate change, but significant gaps remain in coordination, planning, monitoring and particularly climate financing. The Office of the National Public Auditor, or…
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Audit finds procurement concerns in $3.8 million of tested construction contracts
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 21, 2026Palikir, Pohnpei—An FSM Office of the National Public Auditor review of national government construction contracting found widespread noncompliance with financial regulations, including contracts awarded without required competitive bidding, potential conflicts of interest, unauthorized contract increases, missing project records and completed projects showing defects after contractors had been fully paid.…
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Pacificnesian Equities floats regional airline concept
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press By Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 25, 2026Guam – A Guam-based consulting firm is circulating a preliminary proposal among Micronesian leaders suggesting that Palau, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, and the Federated States of Micronesia explore jointly establishing a regional airline — an idea its author says is intended to start a…
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MIF leaders set broad regional agenda at Pohnpei Forum
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 24, 2026Pohnpei — Leaders of the Micronesian Islands Forum concluded their 28th annual meeting in Pohnpei with a broad set of agreements aimed at some of the region’s most persistent problems, including high fuel costs, limited transportation, shortages of health workers, non-communicable diseases, climate change, telecommunications resilience and barriers to…
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FSM men and women qualify for 2027 Pacific Games basketball competition
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 21, 2026Hagåtña, Guam — Both the Federated States of Micronesia men’s and women’s national basketball teams have earned places in the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti following their performances at the FIBA Micronesian Cup competitions held August 14-16 at the University of Guam Field House. The FSM men won the…
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Micronesian leaders call for regional commitments to become action
Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 19, 2026Pohnpei, FSM — Leaders and representatives from across Micronesia opened the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum in Pohnpei Wednesday with calls for stronger cooperation on health and education, but a broader message repeatedly emerged from their statements: regional discussions need to produce practical results. From air and sea transportation to…