Nena Declared Chuuk State a Disaster Area PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 2, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on November 26, 1997, made a declaration saying that Chuuk State is in a state of disaster as a result of a November 4, 1997, fire that totally…

Ambassador Scarborough to Visit FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 2, 1997 – British Ambassador Vernor Scarborough is visiting the FSM from December 9 to 13th, according to President Jacob Nena’s letter of November 26, 1997, to Pohnpei Governor Del Pangelinan. While he is in Pohnpei,…

Chuuk Government’s Overdue Account PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 2, 1997 – President Jacob Nena informed Chuuk Governor Ansito Walter, on November 26, 1997, that the Defense Financing and Accounting Service Center in Denver, Colorado, is asking for Chuuk State to settle an aggregate outstanding amount…

PFC Employees and Others Attended US FDA and NOAA Training PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 2, 1997 – The Pohnpei Fisheries Corporation (PFC) Processing Facility and staff has been inspected and found to meet US requirements, PFC Chief Executive Officer James Movick informed Vice President Leo…

SPC will Conduct Training on Vessel Operation Management and Electronic Aid PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 2, 1997 – The South Pacific Commission will be holding a two-weeks course in February, at a venue to be decided, on Vessel Operation Management and Electronic Aids for Commercial…

WERI Annual Conference Slated for December 04, 1997 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 28, 1997 – The Water and Energy Research Institute (WERI) of the Western Pacific at the University of Guam and the FSM Advisory Council meeting will be held on December 4, 1997, at…

Chuuk Met ADB Water and Sanitation Loan Conditions PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 28, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on November 19, 1997, informed Chuuk Governor Ansito Walter that his state has complied with all ADB loan preconditions and that withdrawal of loan proceeds for Project…

FSM National Government Computer Systems Policy PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 28, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on November 7, 1997, informed department, office and agency heads about the need for a proper computer and information systems policy beneficial to the FSM Government which is cost…

FSM Foreign Investment Act Takes Effect January 01, 1997 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 28, 1997 – President Jacob Nena, on November 12, 1997, informed all FSM State Governors that he has signed into law a new Foreign Investment Act of 1997 (FIA), designated it Public…

Entry Permit for Canadian Pilot Revoked PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 28, 1997 – President Jacob Nena informed Caroline Pacific Air, Inc., pilot Dalverne Steffensen that his Entry Permit has been revoked, 15 days after receipt of President’s letter which was dated November 19, 1997. The…