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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: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, OceanXplorer. By Christopher Cottrell May 18, 2026, Palau__OceanXplorer research vessel arrived in Palau last week for a briefing with President Whipps Jr. to deliver briefings, “on the scientific exploration of Palau’s territorial waters,” according to a statement from the Office of the President, Republic of Palau. Part working science lab, film …

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 …