National budget and nominations still pending Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): May 21, 2004 – The Thirteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia went into recess today and will on Monday resume its intensive deliberations of the national budget and other urgent national issues. The national…

COM graduates challenged to be visionaries Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): May 21, 2004 – On May 20 2004, the College of Micronesia, held its 39th Commencement Ceremony to proudly showcase its 2004 Graduates. President Joseph J. Urusemal, who was the keynote speaker for the commencement, challenged…

Switzerland Ambassador Favre presents credentials PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 17, 2004 – Ambassador Lise Favre of Switzerland presented her credentials to President Joseph J. Urusemal as her country’s representative to the Federated States of Micronesia. Diplomatic relations between the two countries had been established on…

Session considers executive nominations and budget PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 17, 2004 – Third Regular Session of the Thirteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia is underway to consider the national budget, administrative nominations and other issues of national concern. Regular Congress sessions are…

Bank of the FSM receives banking accolade KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 17, 2004 – The Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia recently received Honorable Mention for sharing ‘best practices’ in the bank’s employee development and training philosophies. The special recognition was published in the…

FSM commemorates Constitution’s silver anniversary Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): May 7, 2004 – The commemoration ceremony has been scheduled for 9am, Monday – May 10 2004 at Palikir, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia. The modest ceremony is…

President Urusemal and Yap leadership meet on typhoon Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 16, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal is on Yap for a consultation meeting with the State’s leadership in the wake of Typhoon Sudal’s destruction during the Easter weekend. President Urusemal had notified…

Vice President Killion joins Auckland retreat Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 16, 2004 – Vice President Redley Killion and other Pacific leaders met in Auckland to review and consider a report by the Forum’s Eminent Person’s Group (EPG). Entitled, “Charting the New Pacific Voyage,” the EPG…

Typhoon Sudal leaves Yap in state of emergency Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 12, 2004 – A State of Emergency has been declared for Yap in the wake of typhoon Sudal’s destruction to the State during the Easter weekend. The Declarations issued by both the Governments…

President Urusemal strengthens bilateral ties during China visit Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 8, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has returned from his official state visit to China at the invitation of President, Hu Jintao. From March 19 – 25, President Urusemal and his delegation…