Ambassador Weishaupt of Germany joins FSM’s diplomatic family Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): February 15, 2005 – On February 1 2005, Ambassador Axel Weishaupt of the Federal Republic of Germany became his country’s fourth representative to the Federated States of Micronesia since the establishment of diplomatic ties…

James named President of the College of Micronesia Palikir, POHNPEI (COM Board of Regents): February 15, 2005 – The COM-FSM Board of Regents has selected Spensin James as the new President of the College of Micronesia-FSM. This is effective January 27, 2005. James earned his bachelors of…

Pre-trial diversion program geared towards minor violations Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): February 4, 2005 – A proposal to establish a national pre-trial diversion program is currently before the 13th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for consideration. During the November 2004 Fourth Regular session, the…

FSM receives Hiroshima peace stone Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): February 4, 2005 – The Stone for Peace Association of Hiroshima presented President Joseph J. Urusemal with a ‘stone’ for peace during a short ceremony held in Palikir on January 25, 2005. Association Chairman, Michio Umemoto, presented…

FSM urged UN body for more concrete actions for small islands developing states Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): February 4, 2005 – The Federated States of Micronesia has called on the international community to translate its continuing assessment of the sustainable development of the small island states…

Income tax incentive vetoed along with four others Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): January 7, 2005 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has vetoed several measures transmitted by the Fourth Regular Session of the 13th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia held in October 2004. Foremost among…

A Challenging International Career at the United Nations United Nations Secretariat is seeking highly qualified individuals from Micronesia for employment as junior professional officers (P-2 level). For this purpose, a competitive examination will be held in February 2009 in Palikir and other locations depending on the number…

Joint Effort Nets Illegal Fishing In Micronesia by Giff Johnson MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Marianas Variety): May 9, 2005 – A three-nation marine surveillance operation has netted five foreign vessels fishing illegally in the Micronesian area. Called “Operation Big Eye,” it was “one of largest and complex maritime…

Micronesian Leaders Huddle On Guam by Mar-Vic Cagurangan HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Marianas Variety, April 21) – Chief executives from Western Micronesia will get together today for the opening of a three-day regional summit, where each island state will be updated about the status of plans for regional healthcare,…

Kosrae’s Mangrove Crabs Prove Tasty Export by Olivier Wortel KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia (The Micronesian Alliance): April 7, 2005 – Over $100,000 and nearly three years in the making, Kosrae’s attempt to sell mangrove crabs as a regular state cash export has become a reality. Earlier…