French Scholarship to Study French and Public Administration in France PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 25, 1997 – The Department of External Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia announced that the Government of France is offering one three-year scholarship to citizens of the FSM who…

President Nena Addresses the United Nations General Assembly 19th Special Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 24, 1997 – Speaking as the 12 Head of State in the afternoon of the opening day of the 19th Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Jacob…

Communique Issued by Pacific Islands Environmental Conference on Sustainable Development PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 24, 1997 – The Pacific Islands Environmental Conference on Sustainable Development held in Pohnpei from June 16th to the 20th issued a communique of which the text is as follows: “WE,…

FSM President Accepts Credentials of France Envoy PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 25, 1997 – The Ambassador-designate of France to the FSM presented his letter of credence and the letter of recall of his predecessor to FSM President Jacob Nena in a ceremony held on June…

FSM Women Discussed Issues Facing Them COLONIA, Yap (FSM Information Service): June 24, 1997 – This morning’s session began with a panel of three including Francis X. Hezel, S.J., Director Micronesian Seminar; Betty Benson, Counselor, Bahai’s Faith; and John Mangefel, Vice Chairperson, National Women’s Advisory Council. The…

Pacific Islands Conference Renews Commitment to Sustainable Development PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 23, 1997 – The following is the text of a press release issued June 20, 1997, at the end of the conference held in Pohnpei on Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands. “One…

Pohnpei and Zhejiang Province Enters in Friendly Relations PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 23, 1997 – Pohnpei Governor Del Pangelinan headed a delegation which visited Zhejiang Province, Peoples Republic of China (PRC) during the month of May 1997, according to a release from the Governor’s Office….

FSM Women’s Conference Concluded its 4th Meeting COLONIA, Yap (FSM Information Service): June 27, 1997 – The Fourth FSM Women’s Conference concluded its meeting yesterday, June 26, after signing the CEDAW resolution recommending to the FSM Congress to ratify CEDAW in support for other women in other…

FSM Delegation Departed For New York PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 19, 1997 – President Jacob Nena and his delegation departed Pohnpei Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 1997, on their way to New York where Nena will address the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly…

Nena Signed Bills Passed By 10th Congress 1st Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 19, 1997 -President Jacob Nena has informed Congress Speaker Fritz his actions on three of the Congressional Acts that were forwarded to his office for action. In a May 28, 1997…