WASHINGTON – Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, today applauded President Donald J. Trump for signing the Executive Order on Economic Empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). “I applaud the specific recognition given in the Executive Order to naming the U.S. Pacific territories of American Samoa, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia Commander Task Force 75 UCT-2 Concludes Maritime Infrastructure Assessment in FSM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia, CTF 75 Public Affairs KOLONIA, Pohnpei – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, Construction Dive Detachment Alpha, with Pohnpei port security divers, conducted a subject ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 15 May, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Story by Lt. Emily Strong Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia – With a ceremony hosted onboard Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6), Pacific Partnership 2019 concluded the fourth mission stop in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, April 25. The ceremony, which featured remarks from mission leadership, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyrell Morris Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Multinational service members embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EFP 6) kicked off the fourth mission stop for Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) with an opening ceremony aboard the ship, followed by a community health and sports fair ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Closing Remarks for Ambassador Robert Riley Pacific Partnership 2019 Closing Ceremony: April 25, 2019, Chuuk, FSM: I have many people to thank for this extraordinarily successful Pacific Partnership exercise here in Chuuk, and whom I would like to recognize now. President Christian and the FSM National government; Director of Education Enlet on behalf of Governor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 29 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches
Ambassador Robert Riley Pacific Partnership 2019 Remarks Brunswick: Thank you Xavier High School students for that excellent rendition of our two national anthems. Welcome and good morning. It is a pleasure and an honor to address you all today. We are pleased to bring to Chuuk this year Pacific Partnership 2019, represented here by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 22 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Robert A. Riley III
U.S. Embassy Kolonia is proud to partner with U.S. Embassy Koror and U.S. Embassy Majuro for the first Freely Associated States Tuna Diplomacy Youth Leadership Program! We are looking for high school juniors and seniors in the Federated States of Micronesia along with one adult mentor to join us in exploring the world of people, technology ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 April, 2019 | Topics:
Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, Doug Domenech today applauded successes highlighted at the mid-year meetings of the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) held on March 19, 2019, in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The JEMCO members and U.S. and FSM government officials were apprised, in particular, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 7 April, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Led by Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) Chair and Office of Insular Affairs Director Nikolao Pula, both U.S. and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) members of the JEMCO, convened a mid-year meeting on March 19, 2019, in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). As outlined in the Compact of Free Association, the JEMCO ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 April, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, Doug Domenech today applauded the twenty-six island government officials in the 2018-2019 cohort of the Pacific Islands Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP). These officials recently completed the third and penultimate session of their leadership development and training program in Yap, Micronesia. “We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald J. Trump today proposed $611 million for fiscal year 2020 through the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) for the benefit of fellow Americans in the U.S. Territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The proposal also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
President of the United States, Press Releases
Poem was submitted as part of the 2019 U.S. Embassy Poetry Contest in Honor of International Women’s Day. “She Can” By Ashley Rapgeg, Yap Catholic High School Gender means almost nothing Not only one gender can be everything If he can reach for the stars, Then she can reach just as far. He can have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 March, 2019 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education
The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia in partnership with the East West Center (EWC) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar. This seminar will focus on expanding women’s knowledge of entrepreneurship, economic growth, leadership and community building through carefully selected field visits and meetings with experts, practitioners, business owners and policymakers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 5 March, 2019 | Topics:
Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Kolonia-2019-001 WHO MAY APPLY: All Interested Applicants/All Sources POSITION TITLE: Procurement Agent/Property Assistant OPENING PERIOD: March 18 to March 29, 2019 SERIES/GRADE: FSN-105/07 SALARY: USD 14,038 – USD 14,038 For USEFM – FP-07. Actual FS salary will be determined by Washington D.C. SUMMARY: The U.S. Mission in Kolonia is seeking eligible and qualified ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 5 March, 2019 | Topics:
Embassy, Job Opportunities
The U.S. Department of the Interior and The Junior Statesmen Foundation proudly announce the winners of scholarships to the 2019 Junior Statesmen Summer School. The scholarships, funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, cover all tuition costs and round trip transportation to the JSA Summer Schools in the USA. THE 2019 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 March, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
On February 18, Chargé d’ Affaires Heather Coble led a high level U.S. Delegation to Chuuk State to mark the 75th Anniversary of Operation Hailstone.. Participating in the U.S. Delegation were: General Charles Brown, Commander Pacific Air Forces (COMPACAF), Assistant Secretary Douglas Domenech, Department of Interior, Director Alex Gray, National Security Council, Principal Deputy Mr. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 February, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Press Releases
On February 15, 2019, the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) substation in Weno, Chuuk held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly refurbished building. The facility served as a working station for over 10 staff members. The refurbishment included a kitchenette, office space, a conference room, toilet facilities and additional space for data equipment. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
President Remengesau, President Christian, President Heine, President Waqa, President Mamau, and other honorable guests. My warm greetings from Washington. First, I would like to express my gratitude to President Remengesau for the invitation to participate in the Micronesia Presidents’ Summit. I greatly value the opportunity for the United States to participate in this important event. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: the islands of Nukuoro in Pohnpei State; and Lukunor in the Mortlock Islands, Losap, and Chuuk Lagoon in Chuuk State. Event: The National Weather Service, Guam, has issued a Tropical Storm warning for the above-named islands. In addition, a Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Fananu, Puluwat and Ululu in Chuuk State ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 19 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
The U.S Embassy in Kolonia invites American citizens to meet us in Yap at the Manta Ray Hotel on Wednesday, February 27, and Thursday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and by appointment only on Saturday. Please contact Rachael Nash in Yap or the U.S. Embassy
KoloniaACS@state.gov with questions about the documents and fees ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Please note that the U.S Embassy in Kolonia is suspending nonimmigrant visa and American Citizen Services appointments due to a temporary staffing issue. During the suspension of services, the Embassy will only process emergency U.S. passport applications and diplomatic visas. The Embassy expects to resume visa and American Citizen Services appointments the week of March ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia–Sailors with Construction Civic Action Detail, Federated States of Micronesia (CCAD FSM) assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 have participated in a number of programs to aid the people of Pohnpei since arriving in August for a routine six month deployment. CCAD FSM has provided tutoring to high school ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia–Sailors with Construction Civic Action Detail, Federated States of Micronesia (CCAD FSM) assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 along with employees from US, Australian and Japanese embassies participated in a roadway cleanup community relations (COMREL) event, Jan. 5 in Pohnpei. The volunteers picked up over 20 bags of rubbish ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
Environment, Press Releases
With its lush verdant rainforests, chattering colorful birds, and dense mangrove forests encircled by extensive coral reefs, the natural environment of Pohnpei is striking to the newcomer. Pohnpeians have successfully conserved and maintained these beautiful ecosystems and natural resources for centuries, but today they face new challenges from climate change, overfishing, forest clearing for sakau, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador
The United States supports International Anti-Corruption Day, which occurred on December 9 this year, because it gives everyone a chance to pause and reflect how their respective countries are dealing with the serious problems posed by corruption. Corruption weakens the stability and security of countries’ ethical values, government institutions, and economic development. Transparency International defines ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
By Alana Chargualaf Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs ASAN, Guam (Dec. 10, 2018) – Service members and civilians gathered to witness the ceremonial pushing of a box filled with humanitarian goods into a C-130 during the Operation Christmas Drop push ceremony held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Dec. 10. The airborne holiday bounty is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: Robert A. Riley III
FSM Vice President Yosiwo P. George, Commander of US INDOPACOM Admiral Phil Davidson and US Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Robert Riley observed the pushing off of the first bundle of Christmas gift package from a C-130J Super Hercules in the Pacific skies above Nama Island on Monday noon, kicking off the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 11 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Services to American citizens to process passport applications, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and other non-emergency services will not be available beginning December 13, 2018. Normal American Citizen Services will resume on January 10, 2019. Please contact the embassy at 691-320-2187 to report an emergency such as the arrest or death of a U.S. citizen. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The Embassy of the United States of America offers used household furniture, office furniture, supplies, and equipment for sale. The Sealed Bid Sale is open to the public for viewing and bidding on Monday, December 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, December 11, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy. All ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 5 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kolonia will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for the late President George H.W. Bush. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, December 6, 2018. For an emergency, please contact the Embassy duty phone at 691-920-2369.
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
It is with sorrow that the Embassy of the United States of America in the Federated States of Micronesia announces the death of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30, 2018. President Bush served as the forty-first President of the United States from January 20, 1989 to January 20, 1993. In his Presidential Proclamation, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, George H.W. Bush
The Embassy invites American citizens to meet us in Kosrae at the Pacific Tree Lodge Hotel on Saturday, October 27th in the Hotel’s Office at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Consular Officer will be available to witness your signature for your passport application, accept payments for services, and assist with other documents. In addition, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
The Embassy invites American citizens to meet us in Chuuk at the Truk Stop Hotel on Monday, October 8th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A Consular Officer will be available to witness your signature for your passport application, accept payments for services, and assist with other documents. In addition, the Embassy can provide a Notary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The Embassy invites American citizens to meet us in Yap at the Manta Ray Bay Resort Hotel on Thursday and Saturday, October 4th and 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Consular Officer will be available to witness your signature for your passport application, accept payments for services, and assist with other documents. In ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens that on September 28, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Air Niugini flight PX073 on approach to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) landed short of the runway in the lagoon. Airport officials confirm all passengers and crew were safely evacuated and transported to Chuuk State Hospital for evaluation. The U.S. Embassy is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The Consular Officer will be visiting Chuuk on September 17 and 18, 2018. To schedule an appointment for American Citizen Services, please contact Bill Stinnett at 691-330-4233.
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events
On August 27-31, 2018 Pohnpei State hosted the 8th FSM National Women’s Conference with a theme of “Working Together for Progress”. Over 300 women and men from all FSM states attended the event. The Conference’s goal included increased support for social development that is inclusive of women across FSM. The dialogues ranged from Women’s Political ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases
The Embassy invites American Citizens to meet us at the Pohnpei Public Library on Wednesday, August 8, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Learn about your opportunity to register to vote in American elections. In addition, the Embassy can help you to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so that you will receive ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
Location: Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia Event: The Yap State Department of Health Services reported an outbreak of diarrheal illness due to rotavirus. Rotavirus is highly infectious. It is characterized by vomiting and watery diarrhea for 3 to 8 days. Fever and abdominal pain also frequently occur. This outbreak coincides with the 9th Micronesian Games on Yap, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Hello! And welcome everybody! So good to see everyone again! Wow! The successful preparation for this 4th of July celebration has been another amazing feat by my US Embassy team, and it has taken months of planning and execution to put it all together. I am really proud to be a member of this group. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
It is a great pleasure and an honor to be meeting with you today for the opening of the Association of Pacific Islands Legislatures. It is quite an august group we have here… there are too many people to enumerate here, but I would like to recognize President Peter Christian and the diplomatic corps… and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
POHNPEI – While on an official visit to Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs announced a $241,675 technical assistance grant for continuation of the
Yap Robo League and expansion to include students from the islands of Weno (Chuuk) and Pohnpei in the Federated States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
POHNPEI, MICRONESIA– U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs Doug Domenech today concluded his official visit to Pohnpei, the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), where he conferred with President Peter M. Christian on the continuation and strengthening of the U.S.-FSM relationship under the Compact of Free Association. While ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary – Insular and International Affairs, this week provided a $497,738 grant to the University of Hawaii Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research School of Ocean and Earth Science for a project to improve atmospheric and wave-forecasting through the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park this week announced $3,241,210 million in historic preservation grants specifically for the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the freely associated states of the Federated States of Micronesia and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, this week announced FY 2018 funding support for the We are Oceania (WAO) Hālau Ola One Stop Center in Hawai’i. The One Stop Center provides information and services to migrants from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Kolonia, Pohnpei – U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia Robert Annan Riley III today was joined by the Secretary of Finance, Sihna N. Lawrence, to lead the completion ceremony of a project preparation training program that has strengthened the capacity of the Federated States of Micronesia’s leaders to develop effective environmental and disaster ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, today announced $400,000 in funding support for the Junior State of America (JSA) program (formerly the Junior Statesmen of America) for students from the U.S. territories and the freely associated states. “The Junior State for America Foundation helps educate and prepare high school students ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2018) – Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs has announced $230,000 to support the 2018 Pacific Lineman Training program for linesmen from American Samoa, Guam, Ebeye, Majuro, Palau, Pohnpei, and Yap. An additional $17,405 will support participation in workshops and meetings sponsored by the Pacific Power ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Twelve winners have been announced for the
U. S. Department of State’s 2018 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grants Program . The selected teams, representing 11 different Pacific countries, will receive up to $13,750 in grant-funding to implement projects in the region related to the program’s core themes of education, environment and resource management, civic leadership, and economic and social development. In addition to funding, YPL grantees attended a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and Navy completed a 24-day joint mission in the Western and Central Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative to combat transnational crimes, enforce fisheries laws and enhance regional security, Wednesday. A Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment from Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific embarked USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently marked the completion of a partnership that has helped make coastal communities in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, more resilient. In February 2015, USAID, through its Pacific-American Climate Fund, collaborated with the Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei (MERIP) to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases
Welcome to the Peace Corps Appreciation Ceremony; we thank you very much for coming. I would like to recognize: Traditional Leaders of Pohnpei Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lorin Robert Acting Governor of Pohnpei Reed Oliver Acting Secretary of Education Wayne Mendiola Other State and National Officials Acting Director for Inter-America & Pacific Emily Untermeyer Peace ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
On April 13, 2018 Builder 2nd Class (BU2) Roy Lee Lowe II reenlisted in the United States Navy at Pohnpei International Airport. Ambassador Robert Riley, Pohnpei State Lt. Governor Reed Oliver, FSM Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for American and European Affairs Ricky Cantero, FSM Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON (April 12, 2018) – The Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs is pleased to announce open applications for the 2018-2019 cohort of the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) for candidates from the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and from the freely associated states ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
PACIFIC OEAN (NNS) — Pacific Partnership, with 2018 marking the 13th iteration of the event, brings together a vast array of military personnel from countries including the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. In each demographic, you’ll find personnel who are on their first, second, or even third trip to the Federated States of Micronesia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
YAP, FSM (NNS) – U.S. Navy Seabee divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 uncovered a cannon and met with students at Yap Catholic High School ahead of Pacific Partnership 2018 in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, March 14-15. Capable of providing inshore and underwater construction of ocean facilities, UCT 2 work closely with local ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (NNS) — The Pacific Partnership 2018 medical team from the U.S., United Kingdom and Japan began the first of more than a dozen health engagements in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia at Nimgil Clinic and Yap Memorial Hospital, March 22-23. More than 35 Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen from the three ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. and Federated States of Micronesia officials met in San Francisco this week for their mid-year meetings to discuss financial assistance provided for the benefit of the people of the Federated States of Micronesia on behalf of the people and government of the United States. The bilateral Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
YAP, Micronesia, March 21, 2018 —
Pacific Partnership 2018 , the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission, began today aboard the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick in Yap, Micronesia. Combined forces aboard the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick man the rails as the ship arrives in Colonia, Micronesia, for the first stop ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 31 March, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Events, Press Releases, Success Stories
The U.S. Department of State, with the East-West Center (EWC) and the New Zealand Consulate of Hawai’i, has launched the second phase of the North Pacific Women’s Action Program, which will build a network of women leaders across the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 February, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Gender Issues, Press Releases
January 20, 2018 Weno, Chuuk — U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Robert Riley, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director to the Pacific Islands Clay Epperson, and FSM government officials marked the completion of homes and public infrastructure destroyed by Typhoon Maysak. USAID and the Government of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Bid Date: Thursday & Friday, February 8 and 9, 2018 March 1 and 2, 2018 Pick up dates: February 12, 2018 & March 5, 2018 Location: Peace Corps, Pohnpei (behind Tuna Commission) ITEMS FOR BID: -Furniture -Appliances -Misc.n Office VIEWING STARTS: 9:00AM– 3:30PM Thursday, February 8, 2018 & Friday, February 9, 2018 VIEWING STARTS: 9:00AM– 3:30PM Thursday, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy
Good morning. It is a pleasure to address you all today. The annual JCM is a great opportunity to reflect on our bilateral security relationship, to plan together future activities, and to fortify further our already strong defense commitments. We have seen recently an increased level of engagement, and I anticipate that this will intensify ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia is pleased to invite young Micronesian citizens to compete for appointments to the following United States Service Academies: (U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis Maryland; U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point New York; and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) New London Connecticut, for students in the Class of 2022 and entering ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
On behalf of the Department of State and all of our employees serving overseas and at home, I wish the United States Marine Corps congratulations on its 242nd birthday. The Department and the Corps have a special, historic relationship. U.S. Marines have safeguarded our embassies and consulates since 1949, but our common effort to promote ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Dear Mr. President: The people of the United States join me in extending to you and to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia our warmest congratulations as you celebrate your Independence Day on November 3. The United States values the long history of close partnership between our two nations. The citizens of the Federated States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
On October 6, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Kiska transited Pohnpei State on her way from Honolulu Hawaii (Coast Guard District 14) to her new home base in Guam. The Kiska’s Coast Guard crew delivered sporting equipment to the Pohnpei Soccer Association, including basketballs, soccer balls, baseball equipment, and other recreational equipment. During the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S Embassy in Kolonia is pleased to announce the 2018 call for proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Competition. AFCP was established to help countries preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures. The projects selected to receive funding under this program will advance U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador's Fund, Press Releases
The U.S Embassy in Kolonia is pleased to announce the 2018 call for proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Small Grants Competition. AFCP was established to help countries preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures. The projects selected to receive funding under this program will advance U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador's Fund, Press Releases
Good evening. I am pleased to have all of you here at my Residence to welcome Rear Admiral Soshana Chatfield, Commander of Joint Region Marianas, Guam; Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas; and the U.S. Pacific Command Representative for Guam, CNMI, FSM, and Palau. It is wonderful to have such a great attendance. [I would like to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 23 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
WASHINGTON (October 5, 2017) – U.S. Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Doug Domenech today announced open season for the U.S. Insular Areas to submit applications for technical assistance program (TAP) funding and maintenance assistance program (MAP) funding for fiscal year 2018. These grants are available to the U.S. territories of American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke received President of the Federated States of Micronesia Peter Christian, in a courtesy visit at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Secretary and the President discussed a variety of topics focusing on the importance of the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Honolulu, HI (September 6, 2017) – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the United States bilateral Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) annual meeting took place Wednesday, August 30, 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Committee members jointly allocated $61 million for the sectors of health, education, public sector capacity building, private sector development, environment and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
(Kolonia, Pohnpei) The early morning of August 12 started off with music, rain showers, sunrise and a beautiful rainbow to kick off the 2nd 5K Color Run in commemoration of International Youth Day at the Spanish Wall in Kolonia. The U.S. Embassy joined the rest of the world in celebrating this day of focus upon ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, with the National Park Service, today announced $184,478 in Historic Preservation Grants to Micronesia. The announcement is part of $21 million in grants announced today across the nation,
which represents a total of $58 million awarded to every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and partnering nations. “These grants highlight the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The moment of truth has arrived; but not quite yet, I have a few brief things to say before I swear you in… I am pleased and honored to be present at your Swearing-in ceremony today. This is very personal for me. I hope you find your service as meaningful as I did. As some ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 August, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 4, 2017) – Interior Acting Assistant Secretary Nikolao Pula made available two technical assistance grants totaling $467,095 to continue support for the Micronesia Resource Center One Stop Shop on Guam and the We are Oceania Hālau Ola One Stop Center in Hawai‘i. The one stop centers provide information and services to migrants ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2017) – Interior Acting Assistant Secretary Nikolao Pula made available discretionary Compact impact funding in the amount of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2017, as an additional Federal contribution toward defraying the costs that Guam, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and American Samoa bear due to the presence ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Mr. Augustine Kohler from the state of Pohnpei recently participated in the U.S. Department of State IVLP Cultural Heritage Preservation Program June 19-July 7, 2017, nominated by the U.S. Embassy in the FSM. Mr. Kohler recently assisted the FSM’s efforts in achieving UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Pohnpei’s Nan Madol ruins. As the FSM ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Want to avoid the long registration line for the Color Run? We have the form available online! Click on the link below. Please fill out the form and bring it with you on August 12, 2017 at the Spanish Wall! See you there!
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 26, 2017) A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in Walung Village on the island of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, to dedicate and turnover the Walung Health Clinic to the Federated States of Micronesia, July 25, 2017. The ceremony signified Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1’s completion of the 792 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2017) – Interior Acting Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Nikolao Pula has made available $1,003,787 for natural and cultural resource protection in the U.S. Insular Areas. The funds will support a wide variety of initiatives which include watershed management, GIS skills development, radar monitoring and marine protected areas surveillance, youth education ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
(U.S. Embassy, Kolonia) The U.S. Embassy in the FSM marked the 241st anniversary of United States Independence with a Fourth of July Celebration on the Embassy grounds. U.S. citizens, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, dignitaries from the FSM and Pohnpei governments, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other agencies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Before I begin my remarks, I would like to thank publicly my wonderful US Embassy team for putting this event together. They brought it together with verve and imagination. Isn’t it great? Please give them a hand. Good evening and a hearty welcome to our Fourth of July celebration. As you know, the Fourth of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
HONOLULU, HI (June 30, 2017) – Delegations representing the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the United States of America (U.S.) reached an agreement that enables $150 million of public infrastructure assistance to be used for projects across the four FSM states of Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae, as provided for under U.S. Public Law 108-188 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases
On June 9th, 2017 Ambassador Robert A. Riley presented a certificate of appointment from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to Xavier High School graduate Ryback Malakai. Ryback is the son of Scotty and Grace Malakai from Mwoakilloa, Pohnpei. Prior to attending Xavier, Ryback attended Sokehs Powe Elementary school. His hobbies include volleyball, table tennis, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Success Stories
On May 26, 2017 Ambassador Robert Riley participated in the turnover ceremony of the new Nanpei Memorial High School library/classroom building in Kitti Municipality. The building is funded by the Compact Infrastructure Program and it is contracted by the ABCOR Engineering and Construction Company and designed by Leo A Daly. This newly built building is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
We’re looking for 15- to 17-year olds who want to experience life in the United States this summer at an American university while taking intensive English language and college prep courses. Know anyone who would benefit from this experience? Application details here:
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 February, 2017 | Topics:
Education
Weno, Chuuk — The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new project that will reduce the vulnerabilities of communities in Micronesia to impacts of climate change. Through its Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM), USAID awarded a total of US$244,315 grant to the Chuuk Women’s Council (CWC). CWC will implement the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 31 August, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Barack Obama
On August 16, Robert Annan Riley III presented his credentials to FSM President Peter M. Christian at the FSM National Government in Palikir, Pohnpei. Ambassador Riley is the tenth Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. Ambassador Riley is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, and now is currently serving ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
For 20 years this June, Peace Corps Response (PCR) has offered seasoned U.S. professionals the opportunity to undertake short-term, high-impact assignments to address development priorities around the world. In 2014, Peace Corps started this program in the FSM; today, eleven (11) new PCR Volunteers have been sworn-in in the FSM, as well as three (3) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
