Charles Chieng becomes Yap governor (9 Jan) and Tulensa Palik Kosrae governor (10 Jan).
What happened
Chieng, a former Speaker of the Yap Legislature, became Yap’s ninth governor. He died in office in May 2025.
Who’s who
- Aren PalikVice President of the FSM since 13 September 2022, from Kosrae.
