Pacific Island countries take steps to implement migratory fish stock convention Palikir, POHNPEI (NORMA/FSMIS): July 9, 2004 – A team of two consultants, Dr. Tony Lewis and Mr. Esaroma Ledua, visited Pohnpei from June 26 to July 1, 2004 to work on the design of a project…

FSM Social Security week, July 5-9 Palikir, POHNPEI (NORMA/FSMIS): July 9, 2004 – The Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Administration, today, wraps up its weeklong campaign on “Educating and Ensuring Future Security for all Working Citizens.” In commemoration of the programs 36th Anniversary, the Administration launched…

FSM and Mobil revisit fuel agreement Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 8, 2004 – Vice President Redley Killion and Executives of Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc. (MOMI) have met for the review renegotiation of the Federated States of Micronesia – MOMI Fuel Supply Agreement. Signed in July…

Pohnpei hosts conference of nursing executives Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 8, 2004 – The 26th American Pacific Nurse Leaders Council Conference met successfully on Pohnpei from June 21-25, 2004, on the topic, “Nurses, Moving Forward in Challenging Times.” The Conference held its opening ceremony on…

Miningifel qualifies for Athens Olympics Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 8, 2004 – The Federated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee (FSMNOC) has announced that Manuel Miningifel of Yap has qualified for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games in August. The press statement from Jim Tobin of…

FSM loses HESA Secretary Benjamin Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): July 6, 2004 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia officially announce the death of the Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Social Affairs, Dr. Jefferson B. Benjamin, on July 6, 2004. Secretary…

FSM and U.S. initials treaty implementation Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 25, 2004 – The Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America, initialed today, the documents to officially implement the Compact of Free Association, as amended. A ceremony at the…

President Urusemal expresses disappointment with Resolution No. 13-123 Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 18, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has conveyed to the 13th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia his great disappointment with a resolution adopted during the recently concluded Session. The Third…

Recent Congress session adopts 33 resolutions Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 18, 2004 – The 13th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned its Third Regular Session with 33 adopted Resolutions ranging from confirmations, national budget to ratification of the amended Compact. The ratification of…

Vice President Killion attends Woleai graduation Woleai, YAP (FSM Information Services): June 18, 2004 – Vice President Redley Killion attended the Class of 2004 Commencement Exercises for the Neighboring Islands Central High School on Woleai, Yap on June 5 2004. As the Keynote Speaker, the Vice President…