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Photo Sources: Pohnpei State Public Information, Office of the Governor, Australian Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell June 9, 2026, Federated State of Micronesia__ Australia’s Ambassador to the FSM Jenny Grant recently officiated the launch of the UNICEF RISE-FSM program. According to a statement from the Pohnpei State Public Information, Office of the Governor, “The RISE-FSM project, generously …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Kolonia By Christopher Cottrell June 9, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__Nearly two months after Typhoon Sinlaku unleashed widespread damage in Chuuk state, recovery efforts continue, with renewed support from the United States through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). U.S. Embassy Kolonia issued a statement Monday June 8, which reads, “The United States stands with the …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan By Christopher Cottrell June 8, 2026, Palau__The historic Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) that closed last Thursday in Tokyo, has indelible importance, especially today June 8, World Ocean Day, Palau President Whipps Jr. tells the Micronesia Sun. As the Co-Chair of The Nippon Foundation, Ministry …