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Collaborative relief efforts for FSM Outer Islands ongoing FSM Information Services February 29, 2024 Palikir, Pohnpei--Responding to recent tide surges and persistent droughts in several outer islands of the FSM, the national government, through the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management (DECEM), has mobilized emergency relief supplies for affected communities in Pohnpei, Yap, and Chuuk. MV Navigator, which departed Weno on February 5, 2024, carried relief items for Yap's outer islands. MV Narik Mataw, departed on February 13, 2024, served the Northwest Islands of Chuuk, while MV Caroline Voyager covered the Mortlocks Region and Pohnpei's outer islands. This relief effort includes the delivery of 13,578 cases of water and 13,161 sacks of rice. In solidarity with FSM's relief endeavors, the International Organization for Migration provided 500 jerry cans, 27 hygiene kits, and deployed assessment personnel with a reverse osmosis (RO) unit capable of producing 360 liters per day, funded by USAID. UNICEF contributed 754 buckets and 587 wash kits containing essential sanitation items. The Australian vessel Reliant dispatched 116,000 liters of fresh water for drought response in Pohnpei, while the U.S. Coast Guard aided in transporting relief supplies and RO units to Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro. Deliveries to Yap and the Northwest region of Chuuk are ongoing. Pohnpei's delivery the Catholic Relief Services. These assessments are vital for understanding the impacts and assessment concluded with the team's return on February 27, 2024. on affected islands to ensure appropriate response measures. In tandem with emergency aid, joint damage assessments will be conducted by state and national governments, alongside local and international partners such as the The FSM government extends its gratitude to all partners involved for their invaluable International Organization for Migration (IOM), Micronesia Red Cross Society, and support and solidarity in addressing the urgent needs of our affected communities.
FSM Office of the President announces progress on US passage of Compact terms FSM Information Services March 4, 2024 Palikir—The Office of the President is pleased to inform the public that significant progress has been made regarding the COFA Amendments Act, which has been included in the six-bill FY24 appropriations package recently released by the House of Representatives.
As Congress prepares to vote on this package to avert a potential partial government shutdown on Friday, March 8, we are informed that Speaker Johnson intends to present the appropriations bills collectively, as a single legislative package also known as a ''minibus'', streamlining the legislative process for swifter passage, contingent upon sufficient support from both chambers. The COFA Amendments Act, remains identical as the version previously approved by the House and Senate committees of jurisdiction in November 2023, with minor Click here for continuation on page 6