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…

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…

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…

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…

Micronesian Challenge avails internship opportunities Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM DEA/FSM Information Service): November 7, 2006 – The Department of Economic Affairs announces an internship opportunity for individuals to “Champion” the Micronesian Challenge and the FSM Protected Areas Network. As a collaborative effort between the Micronesia Conservation Trust, the…

FSM Mourns Death of Soldiers Palikir, POHNPEI (Foreign Affairs/FSM Information Service): October 17, 2006 – “The FSM mourns the tragic loss of two of its brave citizens in the Us Armed Forces. Private First Class Glendon H. Nery, of Ulithi, Yap State and Private First Class Henry…