FSM Government opens embassy in China Beijing, CHINA (Department of Foreign Affairs): May 10, 2007 – The delegation, headed by Mr. Carlson D. Apis of the Department of Foreign Affairs arrived in Beijing, China on 25 April 2007 and on 27 April 2007, Mr. Apis, presented his…

President Urusemal signs final measures from 14th FSM Congress Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): May 10, 2007 – PL.14-104: amends the budget laws (PL. 14-95 & 14-99) to appropriate the $2,418,036 for supplement the FY-2007 budget. While PL No. 14-105 through PL No. 14-109, were amendments to…

The new 15th FSM Congress called to convene on May 11 Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): May 4, 2007 – Temporary Speaker Isaac V. Figir has called for the newly elected members of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to convene in Palikir at…

FSM and MCT Sign Historic Agreement for Conservation Palikir, POHNPEI (Department of Finance): May 4, 2007 – An agreement was reached on April 27 between the FSM national government and the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) utilizing a portion of environmental funds from the European Union’s 9th European…

Yap holds state funeral for former Governor Mangefel Palikir, POHNPEI(FSM Information Services): April 20, 2007 – The Government of the State of Yap has scheduled a State Funeral on Friday – April 20th for its first Governor, the late John de Avila Mangefel. Former Governor Mangefel died…

Memorial services set for the nation’s First President Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 16, 2007 – Memorial Services for the First President of the Federated States of Micronesia, the late Tosiwo Nakayama, are schedule for tomorrow – April 17 2007, at 9:00 a.m. in the State…

Tax steering committee discuss tax reform progress Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Division of Tax & Revenue): April 5, 2007 – The Tax Reform Executive Steering Committee (ESC) convened a meeting on April 4, 2007 in Palikir to discuss progress of the tax reform work and consider a number…

Peace Corps Deputy Director Olsen visits Pohnpei Palikir, POHNPEI (Department of Foreign Affairs): April 5, 2007 – The United States Peace Corps Deputy Director Dr. Josephine K. Olsen visited Pohnpei March 26-30, 2007. As the second person in charge of the 46-year old organization, Dr. Olsen’s visit…

Visit by the Special Envoy from the People’s Republic of China Palikir, POHNPEI (Department of Foreign Affairs): April 5, 2007 – Ambassador Wang Yongqiu, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government to the Pacific Islands Forum visited Pohnpei from 26-29 March 2007. Ambassador Wang headed a delegation that…

Former President Nakayama dies in Hawaii Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): April 2, 2007 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, with great sadness, announces that former President Tosiwo Nakayama passed away at the Hawaii Medical Center West in Honolulu on March 29, 2007. The…