August 28, 2002 UNITED STATES AND FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATION Joint Communiqué Honolulu, Hawai’i, August 28, 2002 – After three years of continuous discussions, representatives of the governments of the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia met at Honolulu, Hawai’i…

FSM joins World Summit in Johannesburg PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 27, 2002 – President Leo A. Falcam is heading a delegation to Johannesburg, South Africa where they will join global leaders for the World Summit on Sustainable Development. The Summit which begins August 26 to…

Candidacy filed for Yap’s general election COLONIA, Yap (The Yap Networker/FSM Information Service): August 27, 2002 – Petitions are in for Yap State’s candidates for the upcoming General Election in November for the seat of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the State Legislatures. The number of candidates running…

FSM voters to decide on Constitutional changes PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 26, 2002 – Tomorrow is day the people of the Federated States of Micronesia will again decide whether or not to change their Constitution. The polls will open from 7am until 5-pm for the…

Vessels caught for illegal catch Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 26, 2002 – Two fishing vessels have been detained in Pohnpei following their seizure within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Federated States of Micronesia for illegal fishing and transshipping. The vessels classified as Purse Seiner,…

Former Ambassador returns to FSM as US Congresswoman PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 14, 2002 – A year after resigning from her post as the United States Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Diane E. Watson returned as a visiting U.S. Congresswoman. Congresswoman Watson is…

UNICEF Executive Director Acknowledges First Lady’s Contribution to Children Summit New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): August 13, 2002 – On July 11, 2002 the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Carol Bellamy sent out a letter addressed to President Falcam of the FSM acknowledging the…

UNICEF Executive Director Acknowledges First Lady’s Contribution to Children Summit New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): August 13, 2002 – On July 11, 2002 the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Carol Bellamy sent out a letter addressed to President Falcam of the FSM acknowledging the…

Nation mourns Palauan atheletes’ tragic death in Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 7, 2002 – The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Pohnpei State flag have been ordered half-mast following the tragic death of three members of Palau’s athletic team on August…

Palau hosts 2nd meeting of the Micronesian Presidents PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 1, 2002 – The 2nd meeting of the Micronesian Presidents is in Palau this week where the Heads of Governments are meeting to further the forum established last for discussions on issues of…