OneReef WorldWide Stewardship August 21, 2026FSM – OneReef Worldwide Stewardship is thrilled to announce that Micronesian marine conservation leader Jasmine Jas Mendiola has joined us as Director of the Oceania Collective, marking an important milestone in the Collective’s continued growth and evolution. Jasmine is from the Dipwinmen Clan of Pohnpei. She describes herself as having…

By Kenneth WellesFSM UN Mission August 19, 2026New York – The Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Seychelles today, August 19, 2026, formally signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations, marking a significant expansion of cooperation between two Small Island Developing States (SIDS) whose identities, challenges, and aspirations are deeply shaped by the…

Embassy of Japan to the FSM August 24, 2026Wone, Pohnpei – On August 14, Ambassador Kagomiya attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new water well at Wone Elementary School in Pohnpei State. The project aims to ensure a stable supply of safe and sanitary water at the school by constructing a new water well, thereby…

FSM NORMA August 21, 2026Kosrae – Delegates representing the national government and all four FSM states—Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei—gathered in Kosrae beneath the iconic backdrop of the Sleeping Lady Mountain for the annual PROPER Project meeting. The multi-day meeting brought together FSM leadership, state coordinators, and technical experts to align strategies and ensure local…

Embassy of Australia to the FSM August 24, 206Pohnpei – The Australian Embassy recently celebrated the official opening of the FSM Division of Border Control and Maritime Surveillance’s FSM Maritime Border Control building extension and refurbishment. This marks another milestone in the enduring maritime security partnership between Australia and FSM. Delivered through Australia’s Pacific Maritime…

Pohnpei Public Information Pohnpei Public Information August 24, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei — A United States congressional delegation, alongside U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Under Secretary Samuel Brown and senior officials, paid a courtesy visit to Pohnpei State Governor Stevenson A. Joseph to advance expanded healthcare services and benefits for veterans in the Federated States…

Pohnpei Public Information August 19, 2026Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei — Governor Stevenson A. Joseph officially assumed the Chairmanship of the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) during its opening ceremony in Pohnpei, taking over leadership of the regional body from President Hilda Heine of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The forum gathers regional heads of state,…

Pohnpei Public Information August 12, 2026Weno, Chuuk — Speaking at the 5th Chief Executive Council (CEC) meeting, Pohnpei State Governor Stevenson A. Joseph highlighted the critical role of state-national alignment as Pohnpei prepares to host the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) next week. In his opening remarks, Governor Joseph expressed gratitude to Governor Alexander R.…

Yap State Government August 21, 2026Yap – On August 11th, Yap Catholic High School shared highlights of the recent special visit of the United States military at the Joyce Memorial Library, where they provided valuable First Aid training to educators from Yap Catholic High School and Faith Christian Academy. The training focused on equipping teachers…

FSM Information Services August 20, 2026PALIKIR, Pohnpei — August 19, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, represented the FSM at the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF), where he addressed regional leaders, dignitaries, development partners, youth representatives, and other participants on the Forum’s opening day. Vice President…