Federated States Of Micronesia
FSM president reveals plan to get stranded citizens home
The president of Federated States of Micronesia has laid out how citizens stranded abroad might be able to return.
FSM politician says law must protect women from gender based violence
A Pohnpei State Senator wants to see better laws protecting women and children in the Federated States of Micronesia from domestic violence.
FSM moves to help stranded citizens
The FSM has announced support for its citizens stranded abroad by border closures.
Lockdown eases in some Pacific countries as regional cases grow
Some Pacific Island countries are beginning to emerge from lockdown, as the number of Covid-19 cases across the region inches towards 300.
Yap governor declares curfew, public flouting Covid-19 edicts
The governor of Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia has declared a nightly curfew because members of the public have been flouting Covid-19 edicts.
Micronesia's Pohnpei ramps up ban on entry
Pohnpei strengthened its ban on incoming travelers in the face of the escalating spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the region.
Chuuk independence referendum postponed until 2022
A referendum on Chuuk's independence from the Federated States of Micronesia, or FSM has reportedly been postponed until 2022.
FSM bans single-use styrofoam containers and plastic bags
The Federated States of Micronesia has announced a ban on the importation of single-use styrofoam containers and plastic shopping bags.
FSM, Marshall Islands step up coronavirus travel bans
The Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands have strengthened travel bans in reaction to the coronavirus, writes Giff Johnson.
Several suspects identified in hunt for Yap AG's killer
Authorities investigating the killing of the Attorney General of Yap state say they've identified several suspects.
Call for US investigation of alleged abuse of Micronesian workers
A Pacific island government has accused an American meat processor of possible human trafficking and labour abuse of Micronesian workers.
US to fund opioid fight in Guam, FSM, American Samoa
A US federal agency has directed nearly $US2 million in funding to three Pacific states to fight an opioid crisis.
Micronesia 'a power projection superhighway' - US study
A new report says the US government should "open a productive new chapter" of engagement with the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau in this time of competition with China.
US, Japan ramp up presence, aid to north Pacific
Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono visited the Marshall Islands yesterday, promising increased support to the Micronesian country.
US starts talks on new agreements with Pacific states
The US has started negotiations to renew agreements with its freely associated states in the Pacific, in a counter to Chinese influence in the region.
China donates $US2 million to FSM trust fund
China has donated $US2 million to the Federated States of Micronesia's (FSM) trust fund after a request from the country's leader.
Investigation shows pilot error to blame for fatal FSM crash
Pilot error was to blame for a fatal plane crash in Federated States of Micronesia last September.
FSM president concerned by US migrant deportations
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has directed officials to take precautions against US efforts to deport illegal immigrants.
Climate change missing from Trump's Pacific meeting - analysts
Pacific analysts say a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Freely Associated States has ignored climate change.