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Virtual Art Contest Commemorating 2020 International Youth Day

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: ...

By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Embassy

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Search and Rescue (SAR) Request in Pohnpei

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs

244th U.S. Independence Day Observed with a Series of Activities

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, ...

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)

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, ...

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)

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Kolonia | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services

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