Congress’s Sixth Regular Session convenes with a loaded agenda Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): January 10, 2007 – The Fourteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened today for its Sixth Regular Session. Speaker Peter M. Christian opened the Sixth Regular Session with a notation to…

President submits extensive issues to Congress Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): January 10, 2007 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has transmitted various issues of national concern to the 14th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for consideration during its Sixth Regular Session which convened – January…

Nine Acts and 11 Resolutions adopted during Second Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): October 12, 2007 – The recent 2nd Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia held September 12 – 27, 2007 had adjourned with adoption of nine Congressional Acts…

Nominations dominate Third Special Session of 15th Congress PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): November 15, 2007 – The Third Special Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia is underway with nominations for Cabinet and Ambassadors topping the agenda. Speaker Isaac V. Figir convened the…

US Secretary of the Interior visits FSM Congress Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Congress News): June 13, 2007 – US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne visited the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. Secretary Kempthorne headed a high-level delegation, which included Admiral W.D. French, USN, Commander US…

Congress adjourns 2nd Regular Session with passage of FY-08 Budget and confirmation of certain Executive nominations PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): September 28, 2007 – The Second Regular Session of 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned sine-die on Thursday September 27th after passing the National…

Congress confirms Yatilman to head national Office of Environment and Emergency Management PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): September 21, 2007 – Andrew R. Yatilman has been confirmed today, by the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, to the position of Director for the National Office of…

Thirty five candidates certified for 2007 national elections PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 5, 2006 – The Office of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has certified the official candidates for the upcoming 2007 National General Elections. According to the office of NEC, thirty five candidates have…

Election results suggests turnovers in States’ leaderships PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 5, 2006 – The certified results of the recent General Elections in the States of Kosrae and Yap suggests a turnover of leadership in both the Executive and Legislative Branches. While the States’ general…

President Urusemal calls for Special Congress Session Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): November 7, 2006 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has called for the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to convene in Palikir for a four-day Special Session from November 6 – 9, 2006. The…