FSM supports inclusion of Japan as a permanent member on an expanded Security Council New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): October 12, 2004 – With the United Nations General Assembly debating for the second day the question of equitable representation on and in the membership…

President Urusemal vetoes additions to Congress Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 7, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has vetoed two Congressional measures intended to create new positions in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. Congressional Acts 13-61 and 13-62, had proposed to add…

The late Sgt. Soram arrives Pohnpei today Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 7, 2004 – The remains of late Army Sergeant Soram Skipper (23) is scheduled to arrive in Pohnpei today, according to information from the United States Embassy in Kolonia. Funeral Services for Sgt. Soram…

The FSM and Czech Republic establish relations Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 7, 2004 – On October 6 2004, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Czech Republic established diplomatic relations through a signing ceremony in Palikir. Secretary Sebastian L. Anefal of the FSM Department of…

Speaker Christian calls Fourth Regular Session of 13 CFSM Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): October 5, 2004 – Acting Speaker Dohis Halbert’s letter to President Joseph J. Urusemal, explained that the Session would focus on “pressing legislation and other issues of important to the Nation.” The letter…

Five vie for Chuuk’s at-large seat Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): October 5, 2004 – The Office of the National Election Director has announced that five candidates will vie for Chuuk State’s at-large or four-year seat in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. The candidates…

China’s Ambassador Yang presents credentials to FSM Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 1, 2004 – Ambassador Yang Qiang of the People’s Republic of China became the newest member of the resident Diplomatic Corps to the Federated States of Micronesia on September 24, 2004. A ceremony in…

Ambassador Vornis of Netherlands accredited to FSM Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): October 1, 2004 – Ambassador Robert Arthur Vornis has been accredited as the Netherlands third Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. On September 28, President Joseph J. Urusemal received Ambassador Vornis credentials as the…

Foreign Affairs Secretary Sebastian Anefal delivers his message at the general debate of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 30, 2004 – Federated States of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Anefal high-lighted during the…

Foreign Affairs Secretary Sebastian Anefal delivers his message at the general debate of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 30, 2004 – Federated States of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Anefal high-lighted during the…