Fsm
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.
Forum rump given one last chance - Whipps
The president of Palau said the pause on Micronesia's pending withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum is the last chance for leaders in the south to set things right.
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Several hundred more cases of Covid in Solomon Islands; Kiribati records first Covid death; nearly 12,000 in isolation in New Caledonia, and more.
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
Micronesian student explores floor of Marianas Trench
A PhD student from the FSM has become the first person from her nation to explore the ocean floor in the southern end of the Marianas Trench.
FSM begins process to leave Pacific Islands Forum
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed it has formally triggered moves to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.
FSM President defends call to allow in ship with Covid-19 case
The president of Federated States of Micronesia is defending his decision to let a ship with a Covid-19 positive crew member into the country.
Pacific Forum agency comes under scrutiny
A move by the Pacific Islands Forum to review its sole agency in the north Pacific is being criticised by the Frederated States of Micronesia.
High profile murder case in FSM to finally proceed after Covid delays
The court cases related to the high-profile murder of a high level official from the Federated States of Micronesia are finally expected to progress next month.
US strengthens FSM Covid-19 quarantine facilities
The US has given $US416,000 to strengthen quarantine facilities in the Micronesian state of Chuuk.
FSM hampered by politics and geography - UN delegation
A delegation from Micronesia has told the UN Child Rights Committee the FSM faces unique challenges because of its political and geographic make-up.
UN body to meet in Samoa over child rights
The UN Child Rights Committee will review the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Tuvalu in its session in Samoa early next month.
FSM president asks China for trust fund payments
The new president of the Federated States of Micronesia has asked China to start contributing to the national trust fund.
FSM congress elects David Panuelo president
Senator David Panuelo has been elected President of the Federated States of Micronesia and sworn into office.
Chiefs in FSM's Yap demand journalist's expulsion
Traditional leaders on Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia have demanded the expulsion of a journalist and slammed her employer as a "fake-news agency".
Young Micronesians fighting to find their voice
A youth leader from the Federated States of Micronesia says young people in her country are struggling to find their voice and highlight their needs.
Chuuk independence referendum postponed
An independence referendum for the Micronesian state of Chuuk has been postponed indefinitely.
High-ranking FSM official arrested in Hawai'i
A government official from the Federates States of Micronesia, who was arrested in Honolulu this month on a money laundering charge, has been ordered to stay in Hawai'i.
World Bank funds electricity boost in FSM
The Federated States of Micronesia is set for a boost to its electricity supply with the World Bank investing in new solar energy projects in Chuuk. Audio
Sport: Youth Olympics a valuable test for Team PNG
Papua New Guinea's three athletes at the Youth Olympic Games are targeting more international competitions to build on their experiences in Buenos Aires.