Federated States of Micronesia - Wikipedia
WEBThe Federated States of Micronesia (/ ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə / ⓘ; abbreviated FSM), or simply Micronesia, is an island country in Micronesia, a subregion of Oceania. The federation consists of four states —from west to east, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae —that are spread across the western Pacific.
President of the Federated States of Micronesia - Wikipedia
WEBThe president of the Federated States of Micronesia is the head of state and government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM president, by virtue of his or her office, is the head of the FSM Cabinet and is in charge of the administration and operations of the National Government.
Executive – FSM Government
WEBThe President is the Head of State and Head of Government for the Federated States of Micronesia. The President is assisted by the Vice President and both are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-Large Members to serve a four-year term.
FSM National Government - FSM Gov
WEBThe page shows the structure, outline and principle members of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. You may click on the pictures for biographical data or on the links for additional information. See the FSM Congress page.
History of the Federated States of Micronesia - Wikipedia
WEBThe Honorable Tosiwo Nakayama, the former President of the Congress of Micronesia, became the first President of the FSM and formed his Cabinet. The FSM signed a Compact of Free Association with the U.S., which entered into force on November 3, 1986, marking Micronesia's emergence from trusteeship to independence.
Home | Micronesian Islands Forum Secretariat
WEBThe Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) Secretariat was originally named the “Micronesia Center for a Sustainable Future” and was created to serve as the Secretariat of the “Micronesia Chief Executives’ Summit” (MCES).
Micronesia, Federated States of - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 2024 · chief of state: President Wesley W. SIMINA (since 12 May 2023) head of government: President Wesley W. SIMINA (since 12 May 2023) cabinet: Cabinet includes the vice president and the heads of the 8 executive departments elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by Congress from among the 4 'at large' senators for a ...
A Hibiscus In the Wind: The Micronesian Chief and His People
WEBAn anthropologist writes of one such chief, a paramount chief of Madolenihmw in Pohnpei long ago, who made many decisions without consulting his subjects. They rose up and marched against him, at which he called on his own clansmates for help.
Where Do Traditional Leaders Fit in Today’s Society?
WEBIn the post-war days of the late 1940s when the first elections were held in Micronesia, chiefs were were often picked as the magistrates of their islands or municipalities. Soon many of them delegated one of their school teachers or someone else who spoke a little English to act as their stand-in.
Traditional leaders and governance in Micronesia
WEBWith careful nurturing through regular briefings and consultation by government leaders, the traditional chiefs can be relied upon to muster the necessary public support for policy implementation. The customary power of the traditional chiefs in Micronesia varied from culture to culture.
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