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 …
Read More »Marshalls and PNG Affirm Ocean Management Ties
Photo Sources: Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) By Christopher Cottrell May 20, 2026, Marshall Islands__ Republic of the Marshall Islands Special Envoy to the President, Minister Anthony M. Muller and Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea recently affirmed ties for greater ocean management, establishing a PNG diplomatic mission in Majuro, medical services assistance, and land investment for …
Read More »New U.S. Department of Interior Grants for Freely Associated States
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 …
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