Category: 2009

2010 Census Project Receives $811K from Congress

2010 Census Project Receives $811K from Congress Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): October 29, 2009 – The FSM Congress recently passed Public Law 16-7 appropriating about $35.2 million for the operation of the branches of the national government, its agencies, various programs, grants, subsidies & contributions, and…

FSM Tax Reform Continues to Move Forward

FSM Tax Reform Continues to Move Forward Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): October 28, 2009 – The Technical Working Group (TWG) and the Executive Steering Committee (ESC) met in Guam in late August to continue their review and deliberations of the proposed tax reform laws for the…

FSM Present at PACER-Plus Meetings in Brisbane

FSM Present at PACER-Plus Meetings in Brisbane Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): October 26, 2009 – (FSM Department of Resources and Development) A Special Forum Trade Officials Meeting (FTOM) and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM) were held in Brisbane, Australia from 22-24 October 2009. Attending this meeting…

3rd Tri-Annual Airport Emergency Preparedness Shook-Up PPA

3rd Tri-Annual Airport Emergency Preparedness Shook-Up PPA Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): October 21, 2009 – A workshop, lecture, discussion and table-top approach on airport emergency preparedness to maintain the capability of the Pohnpei Port Authority personnel on their effectiveness and efficiency in responding to aircraft accidents…