Five vie for Chuuk’s at-large seat Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): October 5, 2004 – The Office of the National Election Director has announced that five candidates will vie for Chuuk State’s at-large or four-year seat in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. The candidates…

China’s Ambassador Yang presents credentials to FSM Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 1, 2004 – Ambassador Yang Qiang of the People’s Republic of China became the newest member of the resident Diplomatic Corps to the Federated States of Micronesia on September 24, 2004. A ceremony in…

Ambassador Vornis of Netherlands accredited to FSM Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 1, 2004 – Ambassador Robert Arthur Vornis has been accredited as the Netherlands third Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. On September 28, President Joseph J. Urusemal received Ambassador Vornis credentials as the…

Foreign Affairs Secretary Sebastian Anefal delivers his message at the general debate of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 30, 2004 – Federated States of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Anefal high-lighted during the…

Foreign Affairs Secretary Sebastian Anefal delivers his message at the general debate of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 30, 2004 – Federated States of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Anefal high-lighted during the…

FSM Sergeant Soram killed in Iraq Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): September 28, 2004 – The Embassy of the United States has notified the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia of the death of FSM citizen, Sergeant Skipper Soram. Army Sgt. Soram (23), of Madolenihmw municipality…

FSM Sergeant Soram killed in Iraq Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): September 28, 2004 – The Embassy of the United States has notified the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia of the death of FSM citizen, Sergeant Skipper Soram. Army Sgt. Soram (23), of Madolenihmw municipality…

The Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Iceland establish formal diplomatic relations New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 28, 2004 – The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Foreign…

Vice President Killion joins business conference in California Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): September 24, 2004 – Vice President Redley Killion is among the Island Heads of States and Governors gathered in Los Angeles for a Conference to promote Business Opportunities in the Islands. The second of…

FSM finance officials meet on Compact compliance issues Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): September 13, 2004 – The Finance and Budget officials of the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia are in Chuuk to discuss, among other matters, the amended Compact implementation compliance issues. Scheduled from…