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FSM and Mobil revisit fuel agreement

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

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

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

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

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…

Recent Congress session adopts 33 resolutions

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

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…

President Urusemal extends condolence to U.S.

President Urusemal extends condolence to U.S. Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 15, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal and members of his Cabinet signed at the United States Embassy in Kolonia, the Condolence Book for former United States President, Ronald Reagan. The Embassy had opened its…

July 12 proclaimed FSM law day

July 12 proclaimed FSM law day Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): June 15, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has issued a proclamation declaring July 12 2004, as Micronesian Law Day. The Proclamation in its entirety is as follows: “Whereas, the Congress of Micronesia convened for the…