Federated States of Micronesia

Photo Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) By Christopher Cottrell June 5, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western North Pacific (WNP) Tropical Cyclone Outlook posted today portends “above-normal activity” for storms in FSM, Marshalls, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) in the second half of 2026, particularly towards …

Photo Sources: International Organization of Migration—Micronesia (IOM) By Christopher Cottrell June 1, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___ A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) engineer has arrived in Weno, Chuuk to, “support recovery planning”  of Typhoon Sinlaku with “Chuuk DCO, FSM DECEM, and partners from the U.S. State Department,” according to IOM—Micronesia.     Striking over April 14 and 15, 2026 at …

Photo Sources: Australian Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell May 25, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The Royal Australian Navy is continuing to aid FSM’s vigilance for Border Control and Maritime Surveillance (BCMS) with the donation of new, durable uniforms for difficult maritime operations. This will allow FSM’s National Police Maritime Wing to expand their reach for violators of …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Kolonia By Christopher Cottrell May 19, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) has announced multiple discretionary funding grants open to the Freely Associated States with a deadline of June 8, 2026. According to U.S. Embassy Kolonia, these cover, “the FY2026 Technical Assistance Program (TAP), Maintenance Assistance Program …

Photo Sources: Pohnpei State Public Information, Office of the Governor By Christopher Cottrell May 15, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___Pohnpei Governor Joseph met with the FBI and representatives from U.S. Embassy Kolonia this week to re-launch a strategic law enforcement program called, “Pacific Islands Law Enforcement Capacity Program (PILEC).” Governor Joseph said, “Our goal is to ensure a seamless transition …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell May 11, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__Today marks FSM’s Constitution and with the words of wisdom from President Simina with this speech beloiw. On the occasion of FSM Constitution Day, we extend our warmest greetings to the people of the great nation, Federated States of Micronesia. This …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center. By Christopher Cottrell May 6, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia has issued a Weather Alert for Chuuk and Yap as of the afternoon of May 6, 2026. They write: Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, (May 6, 2026) Location: Chuuk and Yap …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia/Photo by 1st Lt. Sidney Walters/Pacific Air Forces By Christopher Cottrell May 6, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__Chuuk welcomed 50 medical personnel from the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) who are delivering, “services in ophthalmology, dentistry, physical therapy, and public health through direct patient care,” according to a statement from …

Photo Sources:  UN Economic and Social Commission Asia Pacific (ESCAP), Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Christopher Cottrell By Christopher Cottrell April 27, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia/Bangkok, Thailand___Closing Friday at the UN Economic and Social Commission Asia Pacific (ESCAP) 82nd Session in Bangkok, Thailand, Herman Semes Jr., Micronesia’s Assistant Secretary of the Division of Multilateral & European Affairs and FSM …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, IOM Micronesia/ Lee Arkhie Perez Photography, US Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Guam By Christopher Cottrell April 21, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___A week after Sinlaku struck the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands, Guam and Chuuk State in the Federated States of Micronesia, relief efforts are in progress, with donation coffers open from various NGOs …