Federated States of Micronesia

Photo Sources: U.S National Weather Service By Christopher Cottrell October 17, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The U.S. National Weather Service is warning that Typhoon Champi now a category 4-level threat with 130 mph winds, headed for to hit Guam sometime tomorrow morning. Emergency evacuation shelters are open with public warnings to get to them as soon as possible. They state, …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Suva October 2, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___At the United Nations General Assembly 81, Assistant Secretary of State Michael George DeSombre met with Naoero’s Deputy Foreign Minister Russ Kun to thank his country for pulling out of the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to the U.S. Department of State, Assistant Secretary of State DeSombre congratulated, “him …

Photo Sources: U.S. National Weather Service Guam By Christopher Cottrell October 2, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___ Tropical Storm Choi-wan is going to have a compound effect as it turns north away from Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan, yet slow down leaving hisgh speed winds in its wake, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Guam. Watch their latest broadcast …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia, IOM Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell September 25, 2026___Vice President Palik and his delegation with Ms. Amy Pope, Director General of theInternational Organization for Migration (IOM) at UNGA 81. According to a statement from the Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia, “Vice President Palik expressed appreciation for IOM’s continued …

Photo Credits: White House, Office of the President,  Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell September 23, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__Vice President Aren B. Palik and a strong delegation from Micronesia joined President Trump and other leaders at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening day of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell August 17, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__President Simina recently lauded gender equality at the third Micronesian Ministers for Women Conference (MMWC). President Simina said, “The empowerment of women is not only a social imperative but an economic necessity. When women succeed, families prosper, communities flourish, and the …

Photo Sources: US National Weather Service Guam By Christopher Cottrell July 31, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___US National Weather Service Guam is advising that Super Typhoon Dolphin is moving away from Micronesia but will leave a trail of heavy rain and winds that will be felt in the already typhoon beaten region. They have a standing small craft advisory for …

Photo Sources: IOM Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell July 30, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ The US Embassy Kolonia in the Federated States of Micronesia supported World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the International Organization of Migration (IOM), Micronesia, and the local FSM Anti-human Trafficking Program. This year’s theme of “Trapped behind a scam” tackles human trafficking online as transnational …

Photo Sources: Australia Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell July 28, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___ Australia is increasing support for harm to children and threats to humanitarian supplies with support for UNICEF and Tetra Tech Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearing a safe warehouse supply site. Australia Ambassador Grant recently welcomed UNICEF’s newly appointed Chief of UNICEF North Pacific …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell July 27, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___ President Simina has signed a strategic National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) to prepare the FSM to manage crops in the face of the coming El Niño Events. President Simina said, “ Our work is only beginning…The true measure of this …