Candidacy filed for Yap’s general election COLONIA, Yap (The Yap Networker/FSM Information Service): August 27, 2002 – Petitions are in for Yap State’s candidates for the upcoming General Election in November for the seat of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the State Legislatures. The number of candidates running…

FSM voters to decide on Constitutional changes PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 26, 2002 – Tomorrow is day the people of the Federated States of Micronesia will again decide whether or not to change their Constitution. The polls will open from 7am until 5-pm for the…

Vessels caught for illegal catch Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 26, 2002 – Two fishing vessels have been detained in Pohnpei following their seizure within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Federated States of Micronesia for illegal fishing and transshipping. The vessels classified as Purse Seiner,…

Former Ambassador returns to FSM as US Congresswoman PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 14, 2002 – A year after resigning from her post as the United States Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Diane E. Watson returned as a visiting U.S. Congresswoman. Congresswoman Watson is…

UNICEF Executive Director Acknowledges First Lady’s Contribution to Children Summit New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): August 13, 2002 – On July 11, 2002 the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Carol Bellamy sent out a letter addressed to President Falcam of the FSM acknowledging the…

UNICEF Executive Director Acknowledges First Lady’s Contribution to Children Summit New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): August 13, 2002 – On July 11, 2002 the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Carol Bellamy sent out a letter addressed to President Falcam of the FSM acknowledging the…

Nation mourns Palauan atheletes’ tragic death in Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 7, 2002 – The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Pohnpei State flag have been ordered half-mast following the tragic death of three members of Palau’s athletic team on August…

Palau hosts 2nd meeting of the Micronesian Presidents PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 1, 2002 – The 2nd meeting of the Micronesian Presidents is in Palau this week where the Heads of Governments are meeting to further the forum established last for discussions on issues of…

FEMA avails individual and public assistance for Chuuk’s recovery Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 1, 2002 – The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the extension of its assistance to Chuuk to include Individual Assistance for victims of Chataan. On July 30, FEMA issued this…

Palau leads the medals in 5th Micro Games KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 1, 2002 – At the conclusion of the 5th Micronesian Games, team Palau led the pack with a tally of 71 medals, followed closed behind by the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas with…