Micronesia signs cooperation in fisheries and law enforcement Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 19, 2002 – On Thursday February 07 2002, the three Micronesian Governments met in the Majuro for the signing of an agreement for Cooperation in Fisheries and Law Enforcement. According to the agreement,…

Ten more citizens complete Japan fisheries training PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 19, 2002 – On February 15, the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Japan, reported that 10 more citizens have completed the 2001 Fishery Crewman On-Board training course in Japan. The graduates…

5th Pohnpei State Legislature re-organized PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 11, 2002 – The reorganization of the 5th Pohnpei Legislature began after Speaker Felician M. Perman call the 7th Regular Session to order on January 14, 2002, at the Legislative Chamber Hall in Pei Lapalap Dolen…

Susaia heads FSM’s TC&I PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 11, 2002 – Akillino Harris Susaia, on the morning of February 5, was sworn into office as Federated States of Micronesia’s new Secretary for the Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure (TC&I). Nominated by President Leo A….

2002 Joint Law Enforcement Agreement KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 11, 2002 – Governor Johnny P. David wrote a letter to President Leo A. Falcam giving his endorsement of the 2002 Joint Administration of Law Enforcement Agreement between the National and State of Pohnpei governments. His…

FSM/Japan ties strengthen during President’s meeting with Japan PM Koizumi PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 1, 2002 – President Leo A. Falcam and the First Lady, accompanied by a delegation of FSM officials, visited Japan from January 22 to 29, 2002. The visit is intended to…

Dinger new US Ambassador to FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 1, 2002 – Ambassador Larry Miles Dinger, presented his credentials to President Leo A. Falcam on January 14, as the new United States Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. Dinger replaced former Ambassador Diane…

Australia Day hosted in FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 1, 2002 – Australian Day was celebrated in the Federated States of Micronesia on Friday January 25, with a reception hosted by Ambassador Brendan Doran at the Australian compound. Marked as the National Day, January 26,…

Fourteen Constitutional amendments proposed PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 11, 2002 – After a grueling month and half of hard work, the Third Constitutional Convention, on December 26 2001, adjourned with 14 proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia. The Convention had…

Renewed team spirit ends Fourth Round of Compact Negotiations PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 11, 2002 – The Fourth Round of the Compact Economic Negotiations between the United States and Federated States of Micronesia concluded on December 14 2001, in Honolulu with renewed spirit of teamwork…