Health Alert: Updated Travel Requirements for Travel to the United States – January 18, 2021 Last Updated: 1/29/2021 Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to the United States from a foreign country must present either proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of departure, or documentation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
I took an oath 30 years ago and restated it last year to solemnly swear that I would support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that would bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I took this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador
To commemorate the 2020 World Anti-Corruption Day, U.S. Embassy Kolonia invites citizens and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia to a Virtual Essay Competition on the origins of corruption. “Try to identify the reasons that lead to corruption. Is it true that as long as some people hold more power than others, there will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, Public Affairs
NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE FOR THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA 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 34th Independence Day on November 3. For decades, our two nations enjoyed close ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
U.S. EMBASSY INVITES THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO A SEALED BID SALE Bid Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Pick up date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 ITEMS FOR BID: • Household furniture • Misc. supplies LOCATION: Mangrove Bay House #2 VIEWING: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SEALED BID: Wednesday, Oct ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 October, 2020 | Topics: Embassy
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY. The U.S. Code Annotated, Title 10, Section 347, authorizes a limited number of young men and women from selected countries throughout the world to receive instruction at the Military Academy. A person receiving instruction under this law is entitled to the pay, allowances, and emoluments of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
ELIGIBILITY. Under the authority of the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy may authorize up to 60 men and women from other nations to attend the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at any one time. Approximately, 10-18 international students are admitted each year, based on allowable vacancies. NOMINATIONS. Each invited country ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), one of the five federal service academies, offers an outstanding four-year program with an intensive undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. This program, coupled with military and leadership training, enables graduates to assume responsible roles as officers in the USAF or, in the case of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Message to U.S. Citizens: Register to Vote! Register to vote and request your absentee ballot at
FVAP.gov now for this year’s elections: The following states have elections in the next 90 days: P- Presidential Primary; S- State Primary; D- District Primary; T- Territory Primary ** Denotes a recent change in date Note: This information is current as of September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Mission in Kolonia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Guard in the Post Security Office. The work schedule for this position is: Full time (40 hours per week; night and weekend shifts included). Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Job Opportunities
In commemoration of the 2020 International Youth Day (IYD), the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia invites citizens and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia ages 12-20 to a virtual art contest. Prize for Virtual Art Contest: Iphone 11 (1 winner only) Winner will be announced on August 14, 2020 THEME: Youth Engagement for Global Action: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Embassy
The FSM government requested the United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue assistance in Pohnpei State for a local citizen reported missing on July 11 while fishing. The U.S. Coast Guard immediately responded on July 12, deploying a C-130 aircraft from Barbers Point, Oahu, Hawaii to assist in the SAR. In addition, the U.S. Coast ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy Kolonia marked the 244th Independence Day of the United State of America with a series of events using the theme of “Environmental Protection of the FSM”. To highlight World Oceans Day, June 5, the Embassy coordinated a cleanup at Lenger Island with local partners: Conservation Society of Pohnpei, FSM Ridge to Reef, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Earthquake Alert: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia – FSM (07/07/2020) Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae States Event: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck July 7 near Fais in Yap State at approximately 05:00 am. No tsunami warning has been issued but the region has experienced increased seismic activity in recent days. At this time, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Routine Message: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia – FSM (07/06/2020) Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae States Event: This year, we at the U.S. Embassy are saddened we could not invite U.S. citizens to a large gathering to commemorate our Independence Day, but because of limitations on large gatherings, we planned a series ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia – FSM (07/02/2020) Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae States Event: A United Airlines representative announced the August flight schedule for United’s service to the FSM. The short island-hopper (GUM-PNI-TKK-GUM) is scheduled to operate August 1, 2; and August 8, 9. The long island-hopper (GUM-PNI-TKK-KSA-KWA-MAJ-HNL) is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Erlickson Jano 1st Place Winner: Virtual Essay Competition Commemorating the 244th U.S. Independence Day Theme: THEME: What role does everyone have when it comes to conserving the environment? What can you and your community do and why is it important? Growing up as a Pohnpeian, my father always told me “piletik me kin aude pihl lap,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, Environment, Events
Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae Event: U.S. passport printing facilities remain closed until further notice. To all American citizens seeking to apply for new or renewal passports, U.S. Embassy Kolonia can only process emergency passports which only have a one year validity. To make an appointment for an emergency passport please contact:
KoloniaACS@state.gov . United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: United Airlines announced flights for June, July, and August 2020. Because this is a rapidly changing situation, before booking flights, please double check with United Airline’s website for the most up-to-date information. The final determination for allowing inbound and outbound passengers lies with the State and National ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
The United States Government (USG) seeks local legal counsel with experience in land acquisition/leasing in Pohnpei, Micronesia. Interested attorneys or law firms seeking to bid on a potential multi-year contract must be licensed and experienced in contract reviews, expert legal opinions and information, registration of real property documents in accordance with local law, and – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Embassy
In commemoration of the 244th Anniversary of the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia invites citizens and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia ages 13-17 to a Virtual Essay Competition. THEME: What role does everyone have when it comes to conserving the environment? What ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On June 6, Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor attended the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (OLMCHS) graduation to present the United States Coast Guard Academy certificate of appointment to Andrew “Andy” Sipos. Andy is the fourth citizen from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to be accepted into the prestigious school. He plans to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
On Saturday, May 23rd Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor kicked off the Pohnpei Girl Scouts Pilot Program at the U.S. Embassy Kolonia with His Excellency FSM President David W. Panuelo and First Lady Patricia Edwin. Ambassador Cantor spoke to the girls about her passion to inspire and empower young girls in the FSM and how Girl ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
In observance of Memorial Day May 25, U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor and Honorable Secretary Kandhi Elieisar, FSM Department of Foreign Affairs participated in an ocean wreath laying ceremony. The brief ceremony took place in front of the Sokeh’s Rock landmark in Pohnpei, FSM. The wreaths were made locally from biodegradable fresh flowers and pandanus ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
On May 20, Cadet Youki Susaia Jr. graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) with a Bachelor of Science in Management. Susaia, 21, is the second citizen from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to graduate from the USCGA and the third to be accepted into the prestigious school. Midshipman Hitoshi Phillip Abello ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Kolonia, FSM- The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional US$9.9 million to help Pacific Island countries respond to COVID-19, bringing the total USAID assistance for the region to nearly US$12.2 million. USAID has also provided Papua New Guinea with US$3.5 million for COVID-19 response, while total ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: This message relays updated United Airlines flight information. Please follow this link on the
U.S. Embassy’s website to view a United Airlines press release that includes updated flight schedules to the FSM for May and June. Guam (GUM) – Yap (YAP)* Airport (from/to) Flight No. Operation dates Aircraft Guam Yap UA 185 May ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Media Release from United Airlines: GUAM, May 12, 2020 – United Airlines announced today the updated flight schedules for Guam, Saipan, Palau, and Micronesia from May through July 5, 2020. At a time when demand for travel is quite low due to the COVID-19 global outbreak and strict travel restrictions remain in place in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News, Press Releases
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia – FSM (05/08/2020) Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: Register to vote and request your absentee ballot at
FVAP.gov now for the states below. You can also find the 2020 Primary Elections calendar attached. The following states have elections in the next ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor announced to His Excellency FSM President David. W. Panuelo that Ambassador Karen B. Stewart and Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Douglas Domenech as the U.S. lead negotiators for the upcoming U.S. and FSM Compact renegotiations for the expiring financial provisions of the Amended Compact. President ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Pohnpei State officials received COVID-19 testing kits from the US Government, kits that will allow health officials conduct in country testing instead of shipping samples to Guam or Honolulu. The Honorable Governor Reed B. Oliver along with Pohnpei State Director of Health & Social Affairs Mr. Wincener David and Pohnpei State Chief of Staff Ms. Suzanne Lowe ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia – FSM (04/17/2020) Location: Yap State Event: Yap State Governor Henry Falan announced April 16 a “Restrictions of Movement of People” decree that would apply to all Yap State residents between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m, Monday through Friday. The curfew ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: 4/15/20202 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: United Airlines next service to Yap State is scheduled for May 10. United Airlines flight #185 is scheduled to depart Guam and arrive in Yap May 10. The same aircraft will turn around and depart Yap on flight #186 and arrive in Guam in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: 4/14/2020 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: United Airlines flight #154 departed Pohnpei April 14 bound for Guam. United Airlines is not scheduled to service the FSM until May 6. The westbound Long Island Hopper, flight #154 is scheduled to depart Honolulu May 6 with stops in Majuro, Kwajalein, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: 04/11/2020 Location: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap and Kosrae States Event: The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to beware of telephone calls and email phishing attempts relating to COVID-19. These can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Taxpayers should also look out for suspicious websites, text messages, and social media messages that request money or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: 04/09/2020 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: The Embassy requests all American citizens enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). The Embassy can better assist you in an emergency if you enter information in STEP about your trip or residence abroad. You can also subscribe to receive updates with travel and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: 04/08/2020 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk and Kosrae Event: The April 13, 2020, United Airlines flight #155 to Honolulu is fully booked now. Passengers may still purchase a ticket on stand-by. Seats remain available on the April 14, 2020, United Airlines flight #154 to Guam. American citizens wishing to depart the FSM should make every effort ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Greetings, Kaselehlie, Ran annim, Mogethin and Len wo, As the U.S. Embassy continues to support the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and its efforts to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to reassure the people of the FSM and American citizens residing in the FSM that my team and I understand how ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Kosrae, Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei States Event: This message reminds U.S. citizens of the Department of State’s March 19, 2020
Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI’s national security and criminal investigative work continues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself: Children who are home from school and spending more time ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: March 31, 2020 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: Travelers on United Airlines in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) should be prepared for unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability.
United Airlines ’ Guam based representative announced March 31 that effective immediately United will suspend service to/from Guam from now until mid-April except ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Issued: March, 27, 2020 Location: Kosrae, Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei States Event: The March 19, 2020 Global Level 4 Health Advisory issued by the Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, Douglas W. Domenech announced $858,924 in Technical Assistance Program (TAP) emergency grant funding to the Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA) to procure GeneXpert testing kits and a machine for the U.S. Pacific territories and freely associated states so that they may ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. government and Embassy Kolonia continues to work closely with the government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Embassy Kolonia is closely coordinating with U.S. interagency partners including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), USAID, the Department of Interior and U.S. Indo-Pacific ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Issued: March 22, 2020 Location: Pohnpei State Event: The Governor amended March 21 Emergency Order No. 20-21 to ban passenger arrivals to Pohnpei State. On March 21, the Governor of Pohnpei State signed an amendment to Emergency Order No. 20-21 to ban passenger arrivals to Pohnpei State. The order is effective immediately and only permits airline ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs
Issued: March 21, 2020 Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States Event: United Airlines reduced international and Pacific island flight schedules due to government mandates and restrictions prohibiting travel. On March 21,
United Airlines notified the Embassy of its reduced flight schedules internationally and in the Pacific island region. United’s reduced schedule will impact flights from Guam to Saipan, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs
During this period, we will continue to process a limited number of visa applications on an emergency basis. The list below represents the types of visas that are eligible to request an emergency appointment. Once a request is submitted, a visa officer will review the request to determine if it meets the requirements and inform ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Visas
On Monday, March 23, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia suspended routine non-immigrant visa appointments. This action does not apply to diplomatic/official visa applications. All services to U.S. citizens will continue, except for new requests for routine notarial services. If you have a non-immigrant visa appointment scheduled after March 23, your visa appointment will be cancelled. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All, Notification
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 preparations in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the U.S. Navy is assisting in the construction of a quarantine facility in Pohnpei, which includes the installation of shower stalls, doors and windows. The facility will serve as a quarantine station, if needed for COVID-19 related cases. In the state ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
On Friday, March 6, 2020 in honor of International Women’s Day, U.S. Embassy Kolonia hosted lunch for women from the FSM who had enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. Embassy staff thanked the veterans for serving as role models for their commitment to promote peace, security, and humanitarian efforts around the world. The attendees included women who had ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Gender Issues, Press Releases
Last Updated: February 3, 2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
Department of Homeland Security arrival restrictions. Read More:
https://bit.ly/2tyKpjV Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
Center for Disease Control and Prevention update on Coronavirus. Read More:
https://bit.ly/3bbysl8 Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), January31, 2020 Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. State local government actions: The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) is currently enhancing surveillance at ports of entry. The FSM DHSA ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per
Presidential Proclamatio n. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China prior ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Visas
On Friday, January 31, 2020, Carmen G. Cantor presented her credentials to President David W. Panuelo at the FSM National Government compound in Palikir, Pohnpei. A native of Puerto Rico, she earned her Certificate in International Migration Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, an M.A. in Labor Relations from the Inter American University ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador
At the ribbon cutting at Pehleng Elementary School to celebrate the completion of the renovations conducted by the Civic Construction Action Detail (CCAD) Program Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE (NMCB5), Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, Heather Coble, talked about how the work of the Construction Battalion plays an important role in strengthening ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Press Releases
I can’t believe this is it – three and a half years have gone by in a flash. I know that time goes faster as one ages, but this is ridiculous! It has been a great honor and a huge privilege to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, and I want ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Location: Federated States of Micronesia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE MARSHALL ISLANDS: The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued an International Travel Advisory to prevent the import of measles to the RMI. Effective immediately, citizens and foreign residents of the RMI between the ages of six months and 62 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Press Releases
It is an incredible honor and pleasure to take part in Operation Christmas Drop once more. This is the third time I have participated in the exercise since I arrived in the Federated States of Micronesia, or FSM; the first time was in 2016, when we dropped 10 large crates of supplies on the islands ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches
On Monday, November 11, 2019 Heather Coble, Deputy Chief of Mission( DCM) attended a Veterans Ceremony in Kosrae to honor all men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. Robson Henry, Kosrae Island Veterans Association (KIVA) provided the welcoming remarks and spoke of his appreciation to all the spouses and families that support all members ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
STATEMENT OF WORK Installation and Commissioning of One 35 KW Residential Generator Location: Ricky Olter House 2, Beside Flamingo Bar U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Micronesia INTRODUCTION This is a firm fixed price contract for the installation of one (1) Residential generator. As listed in section 3.0 of this work statement the US Embassy will supply one ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia is pleased to invite young citizens from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) 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. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Colorado Springs, Colorado for students in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs
U.S. Ambassador to the FSM, Robert Riley, joined Ulithians to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the entry of the U.S. Navy into Ulithi Lagoon, in Ulithi, Yap, FSM, on September 23. The celebration was one of a series of events around the world this year and next, commemorating World War II military milestones, of which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Gardening Contract Proposals Needed The U.S. Embassy Kolonia is seeking proposals for a gardening contract. Please click on the link below for additional details. Thank you!
Gardening Contract Proposals Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), one of the five federal service academies, offers an outstanding four-year program with an intensive undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. This program, coupled with military and leadership training, enables graduates to assume responsible roles as officers in the USCG or, in the case of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has wrapped up his trip to Tuvalu as head of the U.S. delegation to the 31st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Partners Dialogue, which took place on August 16, 2019. The high-level U.S. government delegation comprised of senior officials from the White House, U.S. Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases
On August 5, 2019, U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo made an historic visit to Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to meet with the leaders of the Freely Associated States (FAS). “I’m deeply honored to be the first Secretary of State to ever visit your wonderful country. There’s no clearer statement of America’s commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
On August 5, 2019 Secretary of State Michael Pompeo made an historic visit to Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to meet with the leaders of the Freely Associated States. During his visit, Mrs. Susan Pompeo had her own slate of engagements, starting with a coffee with First Lady Patricia Edwin and Mrs. Ancelly Simina ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 25 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
July 30, 2019, U.S. Ambassador Robert A. Riley and high level U.S. Delegation visited Pohnpei State. In conjunction with the inauguration on July 29, 2019 of the new President of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency David W. Panuelo and returning Vice President Yosiwo P. George, a U.S. delegation, led by U.S. Secretary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 13 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia, CTF 75 Public Affairs COLONIA, Yap – Two Mark VI patrol boats, attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2, along with the Island-class Patrol Boat USCGC Kiska arrived in Colonia, Yap July 3 for a port visit. This visit allows CRS-2, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Hello and welcome. So good to see everyone again! We welcome with open arms and hearts the many veterans who are here present today. We have dedicated this, our two hundred forty third July 4th celebration, to saluting your service in the U.S. military. We have just returned from honoring the ten FSM citizens who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State has awarded 13 teams with funding through its 2019 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grants Program. The selected teams, representing 11 different Pacific island countries and territories, will receive up to $10,000 to implement projects in the region related to the program’s core themes of education, environment and resource management, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases
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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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!
Waiver Form 5k Color Run Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 – ...
Read More» 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:
http://www.edusaacademy.org/ Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 8 February, 2016 | Topics: News
