Pohnpei Public Information August 30, 2026Republic of Palau — The Honorable Stevenson A. Joseph, Governor of Pohnpei State, joined His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in high-level bilateral discussions with His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, in Koror today. The meeting took…

Pohnpei Public Information August 30, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei — On August 25, 2026, Acting Governor Herolyn S. Movick hosted a courtesy visit from the leadership of the Pohnpei Chamber of Commerce to discuss key economic issues and strengthen dialogue between the state government and the local business community. Representing the Chamber were President Richie Adams,…

Pohnpei Public Information September 1, 2026Koror, Palau — Governor Stevenson A. Joseph, Chair of the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF), joined regional heads of state in Koror, Palau, for the historic signing of an agreement establishing Pohnpei as the host location for the new Asian Development Bank (ADB) North Pacific Subregional Office. The landmark agreement…

FSM Information Services September 5, 2026KOROR, Palau — On the margins of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, joined Her Excellency Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic…

FSM Information Services September 4, 2026PALIKIR, Pohnpei — On August 28, 2026, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), delivered the keynote address at the inaugural graduation ceremony for Class IV cadets of the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute (FMI) in Yap, highlighting their role in strengthening the nation’s…

FSM Information Services September 6, 2026WENO, Chuuk — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), held a bilateral meeting with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, reaffirming the enduring FSM–U.S. partnership and the mutual respect that underpins the two countries’ unique relationship under the Compact of Free…

Pohnpei Public Information August 26, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei – An autism specialist, Kristin Bartlett, from the World Bank paid a courtesy call on Acting Governor Herolyn S. Movick to discuss strengthening support systems for children with autism and their families in Pohnpei. During the meeting, the World Bank expert outlined her ongoing scoping mission in…

Pohnpei Public Information August 30, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei: On August 25, Mayor of Nukuoro, Hon. Johnny Rudolph, paid a courtesy visit to Acting Governor T.H. Herolyn S. Movick to discuss urgent transportation and water security challenges affecting the community. The meeting focused on the immediate issue of stranded students and teachers whose absence has delayed…

Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press August 29, 2026Pohnpei – The potential for fantastic cash prizes for heaviest fish overall, heaviest of species, and top fish caught by a lady angler in the Annual Matson Fishing Tournament would usually attract a large number of Pohnpei Fishing Club members. Only 10 boats signed up for this year’s tournament.…

Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press September 4, 2026KOROR, Palau — Pacific Islands Forum leaders concluded their annual meeting in Palau with agreements spanning regional security, climate change, economic development, oceans and fisheries, health, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and the future structure of regional cooperation. The 55th Pacific Islands Forum, held August 31 through September 3, brought…