Third Regular Session of Congress set for February 4 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): January 17, 2008 – Speaker Isaac V. Figir has indicated that the Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia will convene on February 4 2008, as previously scheduled….

Fifth Special Session of 15th Congress underway PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): November 27, 2008 – The 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened yesterday for its Fifth Special Session as called by President Emanuel (Manny) Mori, pursuant to Section 16 of Article IX of the…

One override, eight bills among measures of 3rd Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): March 4, 2008 – The Fifteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adopted several measures during the recently adjourned Third Regular Session among the measures are nine Congressional Bills (CB). Before it…

15th Congress adjourns Third Regular Session Session adopts Resolutions on nominations and financial assistances PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): March 4, 2008 – The Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned sine-die on Saturday – February 23 2008, following the confirmation…

Nominations dominate Third Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): February 6, 2008 – The Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated State of Micronesia convened in Palikir on Monday – February 4 2008, with nominations topping its agenda. Among the nominations are two Cabinet…

Candidates for national elections still awaiting certification PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): November 21, 2008 – Certification of the candidates for the 2009 Congressional elections is, according to the Office of National Elections Director (NED), still pending the process of review. According to the Office of NED, 21…

Five hopefuls to vie for Congress seat PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): April 24, 2008 – Speaker Isaac V. Figir has received from the Office of the National Elections Director, the names of five candidates vying for the State of Chuuk’s vacant seat in the 15th Congress of…

Congressional Committees wrap up State hearings in Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): February 6, 2008 – The Standing Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations (J&GO) completed its Joint Congressional Committee Public Hearings in the States’ in Pohnpei, when it met with the Pohnpei State Legislature on Monday…

President Mori Addresses 63rd UNGA New York (United Nations Department of Public Information): September 25, 2008 – Emanuel Mori, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, said that the world financial situation, along with the fuel and food crises, had a negative impact on efforts to achieve…

FSM and Sweden Host Side-Event on Tipping Points at COP14 in Poland Poznan, Poland (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): December 17, 2008 – The mood of the evening was one of optimism, despite the focus on “tipping points” as they are called in the world of…