China Donates $190,000 to Satowan

Despite disputes between China and the US, China continues to provide assistance to the FSM. According to a press release by the office of the president of the FSM, "China has donated $190,000 for the purpose of constructing a gymnasium on Satawan Atoll in the State of Chuuk. The gymnasium is one of several such infrastructure projects in the FSM financed by the Embassy’s discretionary fund over the years, including other gymnasiums in the States of Pohnpei and Kosrae, such as the Utwe Gymnasium."

It is worth mentioning that there are several unfinished or unimplemented projects by the

Chinese Government in the FSM. One of them is the controversial "Convention Center".

The halt started during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued to suffer after relationships between the US and China relations worsened. Although many western countries see China as a threat, the FSM comfortably still calls China a friend.

Vid disappointed in NW Leadership

Vid Raatior, a well educated son of the Northwest has voiced his disappointment in a decision made by the region's leadership both in the state legislature and the FSM Congress.

The following transcript below was posted by Vid documenting his "Chat" with congressman Romolow.

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President Panuelo Celebrates President's Day in the Community

On November 23, 2022 president Panuelo celebrated President's Day with students at the Pohnpei Catholic School (PCS). President's Day is a FSM Holiday implemented through Public Law 21-209, which amended Section 601 of Title 1 of the FSM Code.

President Panuelo said. “It is a blessing that our Nation and our citizens have truly been served by Micronesian Presidents, whose loyalty is to the Constitution and whose duty is to the people.”