Nena Asks Congress FSM Water Project Financing Agreement PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 12, 1997 – President Jacob Nena transmitted to Congress Speaker Jack Fritz on July 28, 1997, a proposed legislation which seeks three changes to the Water Project financing agreement whereby money is to…

Nena Hold Pohnpei’s Appeal to FEMA Denial on Request for Disaster Declaration, Requests Additional Time Instead PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 12, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on August 7, 1997, responded to Pohnpei Governor Del S. Pangelinan’s letter of August 6th. requesting Nena to…

President Nena Submits Government Restructuring Plan PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 31, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on May 15, 1997, submitted to Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, a draft legislation for Congress’ consideration and action. Accompanying the draft legislation was the report by the President’s…

Nena Signs PL No. 10-26 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 28, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on July 21, 1997, informed Congress Speaker Jack Fritz that he approved Congressional Act No. 10-26 and designating it Public Law No. 10-26, which appropriates the total of $800,000,…

Iehsi Nominated Deputy Secretary of External Affairs PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 25, 1997 – FSM Vice President Leo A. Falcam on July 23, 1997, transmitted to Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, a proposed resolution for consideration of Congress, nominating Ieske K. Iehsi to serve as Deputy…

ADB Water Loan Legislation PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 25, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on July 17, 1997, requested the Acting Attorney General to draft a proposed legislation for submission to Congress to amend the tripartite financing agreement for the Asian Development Bank water loan…

Forum Economic Ministers Adopted Economic Growth Action Plan PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 23, 1997 – The Economic Ministers from Forum member countries have adopted an Action Plan on economic and institutional reforms aimed at promoting trade, investment and private sector development within the region, according…

FSM Games Awards Medals to Athletes TOFOL, Kosrae (FSM Information Service): July 18, 1997 – As of yesterday, July 17, 1997, the FSM games have awarded 31 medals to athletes from the four states competing in Kosrae. The medals awarded include 18 for Pohnpei, 10 for Kosrae,…

Second FSM Games Begins in Kosrae TOFOL, Kosrae (FSM Information Service): July 17, 1997 – Medals were awarded in the second day of the Second Federated States of Micronesia Games as seven runners from three states–Yap didn’t compete, took to the Tofol Sports Complex track to run…

Ilon Nominated as Secretary of External Affairs PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 16, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena nominated Epel K. Ilon for the position of the Secretary of the Department of External Affairs and urged Congress to give its consent to his nomination. The…