Implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action has been slow, FSM President Leo A. Falcam told 22nd Special Session of the UNGA New York, 27 September 1999 (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN) – The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, H.E. Leo A. Falcam, told…

Federated States of Micronesia signs diplomatic relations with Ukraine NEW YORK, September 17, 1999 (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN) – The Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and of the Ukraine established diplomatic relations today, September 17, 1999. At a ceremony held at the Permanent…

FSM welcomed Republics of Kiribati, Nauru and Kingdom of Tonga as new members of the United Nations family FSM, on behalf of the South Pacific Forum, welcomed the Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Nauru and the Kingdom of Tonga as new members of the United Nations family…

JCN Members Received a Nod PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): January 2000 – The Joint Committee for Compact Economic Negotiations (JCN) members received a nod of support when they briefed Pohnpeian traditional leaders Wednesday. JCN members explained to the Nahnmwarkis and Nahkens of Pohnpei State that the…

Federated States of Micronesia signs UNESCO Constitution NEW YORK, October 19, 1999 (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN) – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia signed the UNESCO constitution today in London, England. At 3:00 p.m. Ambassador Nakayama of the Permanent Mission of the Federated…

Ambassador Cole Present his Credentials to President Nena PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service) – President Jacob Nena in a brief ceremony, this morning accepted Timothy Cole’s credentials as Ambassador of Australia to the FSM. President Nena told Ambassador Cole that his accreditation signifies another important milestone and…

$10.00 per Departing Passenger at Pohnpei International Airport PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service) – Effective October 15, this year, departure fee to be collected at the Pohnpei International Airport by Pohnpei Port Authority is increased from $5.00 to $10.00 per departing passenger. An amendment approved by the…

President & his Delegation Attend Inauguration in Kosrae State PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service) – President Jacob Nena with his delegation, on January 12, attended the inauguration in Kosrae for the State’s Governor, Lt. Governor and Legislature members. Kosrae State had its election in November last year…

Six Cabinets Took Oath of Office PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service) – Six of President Leo A. Falcam’s Cabinet Members were administered the oath of office this morning by Chief Justice Andon Amaraich at the Cabinet Room, in Palikir, Pohnpei. Master of Ceremony, Kandhi Eliesar from the…

President Falcam to Open 2nd FSM Economic Summit on Monday PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service) – The President of the Federated States of Micronesia Leo A. Falcam will open the 2nd FSM Economic Summit in Pohnpei on Monday, September 13, 1999. The Summit will draw together people…