Yap Government September 11, 2026Yap, FSM – The Yap State Leadership welcomed the U.S. Army Pacific Religious Support Office during a courtesy call hosted by the Governor’s Office on September 9 at the Governor’s Conference Room. The meeting, held at 10:00 a.m., was led by Colonel John Smith of the U.S. Army Pacific Religious Support…

Yap Government September 17, 2026Pohnpei – On Monday, September 14th, the Yap State Historical Preservation Officer, along with key staff, attended the Opening of the FSM HPO Annual Meeting in Pohnpei. The opening program included a warm welcome from the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei, Madam Herolyn Semes Movick, who welcomed Historic Preservation representatives from…

Bill JaynesThe Kaselehlie Press September 9, 2026NEW YORK — The Federated States of Micronesia has called for stronger cooperation among developing countries as they confront climate change, rising debt, rapid technological change, and other challenges that often fall most heavily on small island nations. FSM Permanent Representative to the United Nations Jeem Lippwe delivered the…

The European Union and UNICEF announce a major agreement to strengthen education systems and climate-resilient school infrastructure across the Pacific during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau European UnionUNICEF 2 September 2026Koror, Palau – Thousands of children across the Pacific will benefit from a new European Union-UNICEF partnership supporting governments in building…

By Kenneth WellesFSM UN Mission September 14, 2026New York – The Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and Nepal today (September 14, 2026) formally established diplomatic relations at a signing ceremony held in New York. The Joint Communiqué was signed by H.E. Jeem Lippwe, Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia, and H.E.…

Pohnpei Public Information September 11, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei — Governor Stevenson A. Joseph, First Lady Dr. Helentina Garstang, Lieutenant Governor Herolyn S. Movick, and Chief of Staff Patterson K. Shed recently welcomed a delegation from Tripler Army Medical Center to Pohnpei State, including Colonel Brimson, Colonel Nguyen, Colonel Medendorp, Yu Wei Chang, and Mark Eble.…

Pohnpei Public Information September 9, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei — Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and Lt. Governor Herolyn S. Movick recently met with Mr. Rob Jordan, Principal Consultant for EHS KOA, along with leadership from the Pohnpei Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to explore the potential for launching a project dedicated to removing abandoned and sunken vessels…

Embassy of Australia to the FSM September 16, 2026Pohnpei – The Australian Embassy was proud to launch in partnership with IOM, the Safer Schools, Stronger Shelters Project alongside the Pohnpei State and National Government. The project will integrate climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into the education system and will also strengthen community preparedness…

Embassy of Australia to the FSM September 15, 2026Pohnpei – The Ambassador welcomed representatives of the Micronesian Red Cross Society for a courtesy visit, including Ms. Finau Leveni Head of Delegation of the IFRC Pacific. The visit provided opportunity to strengthen dialogue and explore areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including the new humanitarian warehouse…

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat September 18, 2026New York – Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders will gather in New York for High Level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) from 21 – 28 September 2026 to advance shared Pacific priorities agreed by Forum Leaders at its 55th Pacific Islands Forum…