Japan’s Former Prime Minister Mori visits FSM POHNPEI, Palikir (FSM Information Service): September 19, 2001 – The Former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Yoshiro Mori, will be arriving in Pohnpei today for a brief visit to the Federated States of Micronesia. Mori’s scheduled to FSM includes visits…

The President’s National Advisory Committee (PNACC) on Children Seeks Input from the General Public PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 24, 2001 – The President’s National Advisory Committee on Children wishes to inform the general public for comment on the second draft progress report on the Convention…

A Hope to Change and Renew Efforts for the Children of the FSM A Pledge for Children is a Pledge for the Future – Say Yes! Today, Children in the FSM live safer, healthier, and fuller lives than they did a decade ago, before the government became…

The FSM Government signs the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 24, 2001 – The Honorable Masao Nakayama, FSM Permanent Representative to the United Nations signed the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants at the U.N. Headquarters on 31 July 2001,…

Nauru steps up to host 32nd Forum YAREN, Nauru (FSM Information Service): August 24, 2001 – On August 14, President Leo A. Falcam and his delegation from the Federated States of Micronesia arrived in Nauru for the 32nd Pacific Islands Forum. The Pacific Islands Forum is an…

The Goods and Services Agreement PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 17, 2001 – Pohnpei State has been awarded the 2000-2001 Goods and Services Agreement by the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. The 2000-2001 Goods and Services with the total amount equivalent to about $500,000…

FSM Prepares For Infrastructure Development PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 17, 2001 – On May 30, 2001, President Leo A. Falcam notified the four FSM state governors that the Nathan Associates has been contracted to prepare an Infrastructure Development Plan for the FSM. The President also…

Privatization Plan Drafted: Reform Is Urged PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): August 17, 2001 – On July 12, 2001 the FSM National Government transmitted the draft “Privatization Master Plan” to the four states for their review and comments. By request the comments are to be at the…

EPIC meeting produces challenging resolutions PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 27, 2001 – The Economic Policy Implementation Council(EPIC) of the Federated States of Micronesia met on July 13 and 14 for a two-day meeting in Palikir. Since its inception in June 2000, EPIC has had four…

Special Session slims national budget PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): July 27, 2001 – The First Special Session of the Twelfth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned its seven-day meeting on July 16, 2001. The Special Session mainly addressed the budget for the national government,…