May Day was not only a time to gather for sports but also for laughs. During the last day of softball tournaments, Michael Mapa announced a Marshallese Comedy Show for the Tuesday after the tournament, May 31, 2022. Thanking the comedians there from Hawaii, Phoenix and locally in Springdale, the First Marshallese Comedy Show was […]
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At the closing ceremonies for May Day 2022, three graduating seniors were presented with $500 each towards college expenses, presented on behalf of Marshallese employees with Springdale Schools. Alena Ralpho, Jabyokwe Ketwan, and Chapel Capelle were present for the closing ceremonies. They introduced themselves and shared their plans for study in college. Alena graduated from
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Micronesia bakery, Sweet Stuff PDX, in Portland OR makes specialty cakes for any occassion, most recently for the official opening of the FSM Consulate. FSM President Panuelo said he could not cut the cake without ruining it. The cake showcased the unity, uniqueness and beauty of the Federated States of Micronesia: a half coconut/copra tops
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Marina Edgar and Anthalina Elson were recognized for their accomplishments as bilingual speakers in a ceremony for students receiving the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. Springdale Public Schools leads the state of Arkansas with 1,070 of the 3,309 students recognized for the achievement stemming from Springdale Schools since the seal was
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President Panuelo spoke at both the ribbon-cutting as well as a reception dinner last month on April 23-24, 2022. Everyone was glad to hear that the FSM continues to be COVID-free with 80% vaccination rate among adults and 65% overall. He also reported the Nation’s sovereign trust fund now exceeds half a billion dollars in
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The Consulate for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) officially opened their new office in Portland, Oregon serving more than 10,000, the largest population of Micronesians, living in the United States. The Consulate is considered the Federated States of Micronesia, as would the U.S. embassy in the FSM be considered the United States. The event
