U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia Carmen G. Cantor Shares Work and Priorities

Ambassador Cantor shares her work and priorities all towards strengthening United States and Micronesia relations while leading two Embassy teams from Guam. Stranded on Guam for months along with several Embassy staff, and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Ambassador anticipates return to Pohnpei on the 1st humanitarian/repatriation flight provided by the U.S. Coast Guard that will travel to the FSM mid-May. Travel has been restricted to the FSM since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

INDEX

Introduction
Leading U.S. Embassy Kolonia (Pohnpei) from Guam – 1:40
Silver Linings of COVID-19 – 4:20
Radio Show Host in the FSM – 8:25
Listen on SoundCloud – U.S. Embassy Kolonia – 10:10
Repatriation Flight to Pohnpei, Micronesia – 12:56
The Ambassador’s Priorities While Strengthening the Relationship with FSM - 16:09
Empowering Women and Girls – 18:08
Anti-Corruption Champion Award to the FSM; One of 12 Globally – 20:53
Closing Thoughts – 21:33

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