Nena Asks Funding for Extension of MEDC Project PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 12, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on November 5, 1997, transmitted a proposed bill for Congress’ consideration, requesting for $194,000, to fund a one-year extension of the Micronesian Entrepreneur Development Center (MEDC)…

FSM Congress Proposed Funds for the El Niño Preparation PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 11, 1997 – On Monday, the 20th of October, 1997, a bill was introduced in Congress of the FSM requesting for an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the General Funds to finance projects…

DPIG Account Extended to December This Year PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 7, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on October 27, 1997, informed his Director of Budget that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved and authorized to extend the Disaster Preparedness Improvement Grant…

Disaster Preparedness Workshop Held on Guam PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 7, 1997 – A Disaster Preparedness Workshop was held on Guam from October 7 to 10, 1997, under the auspices of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its field office in Guam and representatives…

Senator Moses Raised Concerns about Parcel Inspection PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 7, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on October 27, 1997, responded to Resio S. Moses for his concerns regarding customs inspection of parcels mailed to FSM from abroad. Moses is the Pohnpei’s At-Large Senator…

Special Education Expert to Visit the FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 7, 1997 – Patricia Wright and Susan Sygall, two knowledgeable and influential special education and physical disability trainers, will be visiting Pohnpei from November 19 to 24th and will conduct training for consumers both…

Nov. 14, Diabetes Day in FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 4, 1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, on October 28, 1997, proclaimed November 14, 1997, as Diabetes Day in the FSM in conjunction with the declaration by the International Diabetes Federation of the same day…

FSM Independence Day with Speeches PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 6, 1997 – The FSM celebrates its 11th Independence anniversary on November 3rd with speeches. President Jacob Nena addressed the participants of the FSM Annual Judiciary Conference at its opening in Pohnpei State Supreme Court while…

President Nena Attends Leaders Summit in Tokyo PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 6, 1997 – President Jacob Nena attended in Tokyo a South Pacific Forum (SPF) and Japan Leaders Economic Summit Meeting held from 13-14 October, 1997. This was the first time that such a summit…

Nena Asks for $20,000 Head Count Money for Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 6, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on October 28, 1997, transmitted to Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, a proposed bill requesting for an appropriation of $20,000 to fund a Head Count and Re-registration…