U.S. Embassy in Federated State of Micronesia
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Federated State of Micronesia
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USS Pearl Harbor visits Chuuk as part of Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission
The USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), a Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship, arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, on August 15, 2025.
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U.S. Coast Guard trains FSM police in search and rescue boat operations
Members of the United States Coast Guard Mobile Training Team (MTT) conducted a Small Boat Operator Search and Rescue (SAR) and Towing training session for the FSM National Police Maritime Wing from June 9-20, 2025, in Pohnpei, Micronesia.
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Teacher completes study program in Massachusetts
Kolonia, July 21, 2025— Pearcylita D. Cubacub, a math and science teacher at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, participated in the U.S. Department of State’s Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program from May 31 to July 5 at the Institute...
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U.S. Embassy Kolonia seeks bids for compound repainting project
Kolonia, July 15, 2025— The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia is seeking quotations for the exterior repainting of its compound.
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Department of Interior opens FY2025 funding opportunities for U.S. territories
Kolonia, July 10, 2025—The Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) has announced the opening of FY 2025 funding applications.
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Micronesian diplomat attends U.S.-led conference for young Pacific leaders
Micronesian diplomat John Perman Taman Jr. attended the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Annual Conference organized by the U.S. Department of State in Koror, Palau from June 9-12, 2025.
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U.S.-FSM Independence Day event underscores strong bilateral ties
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 249th Independence Day in July, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia marked the occasion early with a celebration at Mangrove Bay in Pohnpei on June 23, 2025.
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U.S., FSM officials meet to discuss defense partnership
The United States Department of Defense hosted a Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from June 4-5, 2025, at the Joint Region Marianas Headquarters in Guam.
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Micronesian recruits take oath in US Army enlistment ceremony
Twenty-seven individuals from Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae have been sworn into the United States Army during an enlistment ceremony hosted by the U.S. Embassy on June 11, 2025.
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Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen FSM soldiers
On May 27, the FSM Office of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Veterans of Pohnpei Association (USVPA), held a Memorial Day ceremony at Pohnpei International Airport's arrival lounge.
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Micronesia and Palau secure $10.4M in grants with USAID help
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has facilitated the acquisition of $10.4 million in climate change-related grants from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.
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U.S. Embassy Kolonia announces anti-corruption essay contest
To mark the 2020 World Anti-Corruption Day, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia is organizing a Virtual Essay Competition for citizens and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
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Trump congratulates Micronesia on its 34th Independence Day
The President of the United States has extended congratulations to the Federated States of Micronesia on the occasion of their 34th Independence Day, which is celebrated on November 3.
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U.S. Coast Guard aids FSM in search for missing fisherman
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) government requested assistance from the United States Coast Guard for a search and rescue operation in Pohnpei State.
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Winners announced for U.S. Embassy Kolonia virtual essay competition
Erlickson Jano has been announced as the first-place winner in the U.S. Embassy Kolonia's Virtual Essay Competition, commemorating the 244th U.S. Independence Day.
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U.S. Embassy hosts essay competition for Micronesian youth
In observance of the 244th anniversary of U.S. independence, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia has announced a Virtual Essay Competition for citizens and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia aged 13 to 17.
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Federated States of Micronesia citizen appointed to US Coast Guard Academy
On June 6, Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor attended the graduation ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School to present a United States Coast Guard Academy certificate of appointment to Andrew "Andy" Sipos.
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U.S. ambassador launches Pohnpei Girl Scouts pilot program
On May 23rd, U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor initiated the Pohnpei Girl Scouts Pilot Program at the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia.
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Federated States of Micronesia citizens graduate from U.S service academies
On May 20, Cadet Youki Susaia Jr. graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
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U.S. honors fallen soldiers with ceremonies in Micronesia
In observance of Memorial Day on May 25, U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor and Secretary Kandhi Elieisar from the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Sokeh’s Rock landmark in Pohnpei, FSM.