CRC Convenes 6th Regular Meeting in Palikir Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services/Office of SBOC): March 24, 2009 – On Thursday, March 12, 2009, the FSM Compact Review Committee (CRC) convened its Sixth Regular Meeting in Palikir, Pohnpei. The CRC is comprised of a representative from each of…

FSM Celebrates World TB Day Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 24, 2009 – World TB Day is observed each year on March 24 to commemorate the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). Worldwide,…

Micronesian Regional Coastguard Proposed Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 23, 2009 – Since early 2008, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), a subsidiary of the Nippon Foundation of Japan, has been working towards creating a regional coast guard program in the Micronesia sub-region to assist in the…

Finance and Budget Kick-Off Final Phase of New Financial Management System Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 23, 2009 – Finance and Budget Directors and Officers from all four states and the national government met last week to prepare for the final implementation phase of the Fundware…

FSM Embassy Gears up for the 20th Anniversary of FSM-China Diplomatic Relations Beijing, China (FSM Embassy): March 21, 2009 – September 11, 2009 will mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations that was forged in 1989 between the Federated States of Micronesia and the…

President Mori to Attend 2009 Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 20, 2009 – President Manny Mori is scheduled to be a speaker at the 2009 Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands, sponsored by The U.S. Department of the…

Outcomes from 2nd Aid for Trade Meeting Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 19, 2009 – Last week’s 2nd Air for Trade meeting, which was held in the FSM Library of Congress, accomplished their goals and produced a outcomes document detailing the way forward. In this document,…

FSM hopes to Ratify the International Convention against Doping in Sports Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 19, 2009 – In a letter to the Hon. Speaker of Congress, the FSM Secretary for the Department of Health and Social Affairs (H&SA), Dr. Vita Skilling, has requested the…

Vice President Addresses the 3rd FSM Pandemic Influenza Summit Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 19, 2009 – The Honorable Vice President Alik L. Alik addressed the 3rd Pandemic Influenza Summit during the opening on March 16, 2009 at the Yvonne’s Hotel Conference Room in Kolonia. This…

Office of the President Announces Private Wedding Ceremony Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): March 18, 2009 – On Saturday March 7, 2009, FSM President Manny Mori held a very private wedding ceremony at the official President’s residence in Palikir, Pohnpei. In attendance were only immediate family members….