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FSM President, Vice President and Speaker officially visit Pohnpei for the first time in their young administrations By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press June 7, 2023 Pohnpei—Excitement levels were high in Peilapalap, Pohnpei, as newly selected FSM President Wesley Simina, Vice President Aren Palik, and Speaker Esmond Moses arrived at the State government complex for the first official State visit to Pohnpei by the new administration. Pohnpei Catholic School students lined the driveway, waving FSM flags and singing a song as the President’s entourage arrived at the complex. Students from Nett Elementary School, who later performed a traditional stick dance for the dignitaries, lined the balconies, trying to get a look at the
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FSM says goodbye to long serving marine surveillance vessel FSS Palikir Australian Embassy to the FSM
years. The President said: “We have shared many memories. I personally have shared these memories of the accomplishments of FSS Palikir. We have patrolled the seas, protected our shores, and made our Exclusive Economic Zone a safe fishing ground. Indeed, FSS Palikir is a source of pride and a symbol of our shared commitment to service.”
June 15, 2023 Pohnpei—On 15 June, Australian Ambassador Jo Cowley joined His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina and A/G Secretary of Department of Justice Leonito Bacalando Jr. to bid farewell to the FSS Palikir, the first patrol boat gifted by the Australian In her remarks, Ambassador Cowley said the Government to the FSM in 1990. FSS Palikir had served the FSM faithfully for 33 years. She thanked successive FSM President Simina delivered a keynote administrations including President Simina for address in which he described the FSS their continuing commitment to the partnership. Palikir as a very important sea patrol asset that had served the FSM for many Click here for continuation