FSM Signs Implementing Agreement on Article X of the Amended Compact Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 29, 2009 – On Tuesday, June 22, 2009, Hon. Secretary Lorin Robert of the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, signed the Implementing Agreement on Article X between the United States…

FSM Executive Branch Honors Passing of FSM Congressman Resio S. Moses Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 26, 2009 – On June 22, 2009, President Manny Mori signed a Presidential Proclamation on the occasion of the passing of the late Honorable Vice-Speaker and Dauk of U, Resio…

New Resident Coordinator for UN System’s Operational Activities visits Palikir Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 25, 2009 – On Friday, June 19th, 2009, President Mori received Mr. Knut Ostby, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and United Nations Resident Coordinator for…

FSM Tourism Promotion Initiative Progress Report Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 24, 2009 – As the second tranche funds have been expended for the National Tourism Promotion Initiative, the FSM Department of Resources and Development (R&D) has submitted a report to the Congressional Committee on R&D….

Joint FEMA-USAID Workshop to be held in Chuuk Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 24, 2009 – The U.S. Government Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will be conducting a disaster assistance workshop in Chuuk on June 25, 2009. The…

Chuuk Financial Management Update Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 23, 2009 – As part of its oversight responsibilities required under the JEMCO Resolution on Chuuk Financial Management, the FSM Department of Finance fields regular visits to the Chuuk State Department of Administrative Services (DAS). On June…

President Mori Travels to Sweden to Visit Tällberg Foundation Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 22, 2009 – For two years in a row, the Tällberg Foundation has invited President Mori to be a keynote speaker at their annual Forum meeting in Sweden, and this year, the…

President Mori Hosts Farewell Reception for Outgoing Ambassador from China Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 22, 2009 – A farewell dinner reception was held on June 17, 2009 for Her Excellency Liu Fei, as she prepares to return home after nearly three years as Ambassador of…

FSM Congress Creates Resolution on National Policy on Disability Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 20, 2009 – The FSM Congress has created Congressional Resolution16-09 which sets the stage to adopt a National Policy on Disability. This Policy is the product of collaboration between the Department of…

FSM Youth Summit in 2009 will Turn Policies into Action Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 19, 2009 – June 19, 2009 Mr. Osais Santos, the National Youth Activity Coordinator in the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs is preparing for the 2009 Youth Summit that…