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Micronesia - President Addresses General Debate, 75th Session

25 Sep 2020 - David Panuelo, President and Head of Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, addresses the general debate of the 75th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 22 – 29 September 2020).

United NationsFri, Sep 25, 2020 Sat, Sep 26, 2020

His Excellency David W. Panuelo 75th United Nations General Assembly Address

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Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Citing COVID-19 Exposure, FSM Consulate in Guam Moves to Remote Work Only

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Fri, Sep 25, 2020 Fri, Sep 25, 2020

FSM Citizen Repatriation Efforts to Begin with COVID-19 Free Jurisdictions

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Tue, Sep 22, 2020 Tue, Sep 22, 2020

The Federated States of Micronesia Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II, Calls for Empathy & Global Solidarity

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Tue, Sep 15, 2020 Tue, Sep 15, 2020

FSM Citizen Repatriation Process Discussed in Committee to Wait on the President

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Mon, Sep 14, 2020 Mon, Sep 14, 2020

President Panuelo Signs Nation-wide COVID-19 Social Distancing Decree

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Decree on Social Distancing

Tue, Aug 25, 2020 Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Second Update on the Implementation of the FSM COVID-19 Framework

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Tue, Aug 18, 2020 Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Notice To Citizens: COVID-19

Click here or below to access the full version of the Notice. Following is the actual link to the Task Force's website: https://fsmtaskforceusa.com/

Wed, Aug 12, 2020

Pohnpei State Simulation Exercise Reveals Both Significant Improvement & Significant Gaps; No Date Confirmed for Repatriation of FSM Citizens Residing in Pohnpei

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Thu, Aug 6, 2020 Thu, Aug 6, 2020

Due to COVID-19 the FSM Consulate in Portland is Closed Indefinitely; FSM Citizens in the U.S. are Explicitly Encouraged to Comply with Social Distancing Rules & Avoid Public Gatherings

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Tue, Jul 21, 2020 Tue, Jul 21, 2020

COFA COVID-19 Family Needs Assessment

Please click here to access the English version of the survey. The following link will direct you to the main survey link where you can access your preferred language.
https://cofacovid.com/survey/

Tue, Jul 7, 2020 Tue, Jul 7, 2020

President Panuelo Instructs FSM National to Coordinate with Pohnpei State Task Force to Conduct Simulation Exercise in Anticipation of Repatriation of FSM Citizens; Thematically Similar Exercises to Follow in Yap, Chuuk, and Kosrae

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Tue, Jun 23, 2020 Tue, Jun 23, 2020

“To Those of You Who Are Aiding Our Stranded Citizens Abroad: Thank You,” Says President Panuelo, Vice President George, and Governors Oliver, Sigrah, Elimo, and Falan

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Wed, Jun 10, 2020 Wed, Jun 10, 2020

ATTENTION FSM CITIZENS STRANDED ABROAD: You Are Entitled to $1,000 Per Single Adult or $1,500 Per Family Application; Here’s How You Apply

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Wed, Jun 10, 2020 Wed, Jun 10, 2020

21st FSM Congress Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration to July 31st, 2020; For Most Citizens & Residents, Status Quo Remains in Effect Albeit With Additional Implementation of Physical Distancing Measures

Please click here to access the Congressional Resolution 21-149.

Mon, Jun 1, 2020 Mon, Jun 1, 2020

For Memorial Day 2020, President Panuelo Conveys the Nation’s Grief to President Trump as the FSM & the United States Mourn Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

Please click on the pdf file below to access the full version of the Presidential Letter. Click here to access the complete version of the Press Release.

Mon, May 25, 2020

His Excellency David W. Panuelo's State of the Nation Address, May 20th 2020

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Wed, May 20, 2020 Wed, May 20, 2020

21st FSM Congress Extends President Panuelo’s Public Health Emergency Declaration Until May 31st, 2020; Nation-wide Social Distancing Measures to Be Developed & Take Effect Within 30 Days

Tue, May 19, 2020

Economic Stimulus, State of the Nation, & Nominations for Boards & FSM Supreme Court Discussed in Committee to Wait

Tue, May 12, 2020