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May 13th planned for repatriation of stranded citizens Details Written by Bill Jaynes FSM Information Services April 4, 2021 PALIKIR, Pohnpei— Per Congressional Resolution (C.R.) 21-252, the Declaration of Public Health Emergency originally implemented by His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), on January 31st, 2020, has been extended to May 31st, 2021. Citizens interested in reading C.R. 21-252 may find it here: https://gov.fm/f...

May 13th planned for repatriation of stranded citizens Details Written by Bill Jaynes FSM Information Services April 4, 2021 PALIKIR, Pohnpei— Per Congressional Resolution (C.R.) 21-252, the Declaration of Public Health Emergency originally implemented by His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), on January 31st, 2020, has been extended to May 31st, 2021. Citizens interested in reading C.R. 21-252 may find it here: https://gov.fm/f...

April 8, 2021 Palikir, Pohnpei—This afternoon, Ambassador of Japan to the FSM Sobashima Hidenobu met with FSM Secretary for Foreign Affairs Kandhi Elieisar to officially sign paperwork to turn over a $3.7 million grant to be used for capacity building at the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute. The FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute (FMI) is located in Yap and operated by the College of Micronesia FSM.  It offers majors in Navigation, Marine Engineering, and Fishing Technology. Ambassador...

Republic of Palau- Office of the President A world-first COVID-safe, quarantine-free “Sterile Corridor” opened today between Palau and Taiwan with the arrival of Palau’s first inbound tourism flight since March 2020. The sold-out China Air flight landed in Palau at around 7:30 pm, carrying Taiwanese travelers eager for their first international vacation in over a year.                 Palau’s border has remained closed since March 2020 to keep its local population of 18,0...

Using implementation and climate science to diminish Dengue in the FSM and RMI Details Written by Bill Jaynes   (Hagåtña, Guam) – Many US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs) are disproportionately affected by climate change. Low elevation islands, particularly those in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), have already experienced rising sea levels and persistent drought affecting access to drinking water, decreased living space...

Madolenihmw officials convicted of multiple charges related to theft of funds Details Written by Bill Jaynes April 11, 2021 Pohnpei—After many hearings, Pohnpei Supreme Court Associate Justice Robert Nakasone issued a judgment of conviction for four former Madolenihmw officials including the former magistrate, Petrick Ringlen.  The judgment, which was issued on March 2, only last week came to the attention of The Kaselehlie Press.  A sentencing hearing was scheduled for April...

Grant contract signed for the project for construction of security fence for Gagil Elementary School, Yap State Details Written by Bill Jaynes Embassy of Japan in FSM On March 16, 2021, the Grant Contract Signing was concluded for The Project for Construction of Security Fence for Gagil Elementary School, Yap State between H.E. Sobashima Hidenobu, Ambassador of Japan to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Hon. Henry S. Falan, Governor of Yap State. The project will provide...

FSM fuel prices to rise in line with regional increases Details Written by Bill Jaynes April 5, 2021 Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia - The Vital FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC) wishes to inform our valued customers of an upcoming increase in wholesale prices to the following fuel products: diesel (ADO), unleaded gasoline (ULP) and dual purpose kerosene (DPK). As advised in previous months, regional and international prices have been on an upward trend since April 2020....

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Funding can be used for innovative partnerships with community-based organizations to increase vaccine uptake, including in underserved populations                 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded Micronesia $1,497,451 to support local efforts to increase vaccine uptake by expanding COVID-19 vaccine programs and ensuring greater equity and access to vaccine by those disproportionately affected by SARS-Co...

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