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» 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, …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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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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» 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» 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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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 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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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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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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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» 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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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» 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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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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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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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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