Austria Presents Its Credence to FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE): February 13, 2004 – On February 2, 2004, Ambassador Designate H.E. Hans Demel of the Republic of Austria presented his credentials to H.E. Joseph J. Urusemal, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in Palikir,…

Governor Walter meets with President Urusemal PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): February 13, 2004 – A meeting between President Joseph J. Urusemal and Governor Ansito Walter is held at the Foreign Affairs Conference Room February 10, 2004. This is one of several meetings held between the two…

Amnesty Bill packs Congress chamber PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 30, 2004 – An Amnesty Bill introduced by the Thirteenth Congress of the Federated State of Micronesia has roused special public interest in the proceedings of FSM Congress. Introduced on January 20, Bill no. 13-76, proposes…

Portugal Ambassador Caetano Da Silva accredited to FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 30, 2004 – Ambassador Joao Gomes Caetano Da Silva of the Republic of Portugal presented his credentials as his Government’s representative to the Federated States of Micronesia. In a credential ceremony at the…

Congress adjourns with 20 Resolutions PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 30, 2004 – The Third Special Session of the Thirteenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned on January 27, with 20 adopted Resolutions. The FSM Congress conveyed their profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to…

President Urusemal files petition against Benson Resolution PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 22, 2004 – President Joseph J. Urusemal has filed a Writ of Prohibition with the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia against Congressional Resolution no. 13-69 regarding discontinuation of service by Justice…

Indonesia Ambassador Isran accredited to FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 22, 2004 – Ambassador Abdul Irsan of the Republic of Indonesia has been accredited as representative of his government to the Federated States of Micronesia. The Credential Ceremony was held at the Department of Foreign…

Australian Day Message from Ambassador Doran PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 22, 2004 – The Australian Embassy in Kolonia has issued the following message by Ambassador Brendan Doran on the occasion of the 2004 commemoration of Australia National Day on January 26.: “January 26 marks Australia’s…

Shenhar named FSM’s Honorary Consul in Israel PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 22, 2004 – On January 13 2004, President Joseph J. Urusemal officially recognized Shimon Shenhar as the Honorary Consul for the Federated States of Micronesia in the State of Israel. Honorary Consul Shenhar is…

Joint inauguration celebrates Pohnpei Leadership KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 17, 2004 – A joint Inauguration was held on January 12 2004, to seat the Head of Pohnpei State Government – Governor Johnny P. David and Lieutenant Governor Jack E. Yakana and members of the State’s…