Creation of Committee to Educate the Public Regarding Upcoming Referendum Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 16, 2010 – In March 2011, the citizens of FSM will not only be voting for new members of Congress, they will also have the opportunity to vote on two key…

200K Grant for Yap Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 16, 2010 – The College of Micronesia-FSM has been selected to receive an award in the amount of $200,000 for the project: Small Farm Outreach and Technical Assistance Program for Socially Disadvantaged Outer Island…

Former U.S. Soldier Remembered in Kosrae Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 16, 2010 – On May 22, the remains of the late U.S. Army Sergeant Leilani Mongkeya arrived at Kosrae International Airport in Kosrae aboard Continental flight CO957. SGT Mongkeya medically retired from the U.S. Military…

Emergency Repairs for FSS Independence Approved and Supplemental Funding for FY2010 Budget Passes Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 11, 2010 – On June 4, 2010, President Mori signed into law Congressional Act No. 16-37 authorizing the appropriation of $78,000 from the FSM General Fund for FY2010,…

Senior Police Officer and Department of Justice Attorney Attend Annual Security Conference Suva, FIJI (FSM Information Services): June 10, 2010 – During the first week of June, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat hosted an annual Security Conference attended by Captain Takasy Reim of the FSM National Police…

FSM Office of SBOC Initiates New Internship Program Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Office of SBOC): June 9, 2010 – The FSM Office of Statistics, Budget & Economic Management, Overseas Development Assistance and Compact Management (S.B.O.C.) has initiated a new internship program aimed at recruiting highly talented FSM college…

Clarification Regarding Addressee Format to Use When Receiving Mail From International Locations Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 9, 2010 – In light of a number of complaints received by the FSM Postal Services (FSMPS) from customers who are having problems receiving mail from international locations, the…

Signing Ceremony for Technical and Economic Cooperation Agreement Between FSM and China Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): June 7, 2010 – A grant aid of Twenty Million Renminbi Yuan (RMB 20,000,000 Yuan) from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to the Government of the FSM,…

FSM Diplomatic Corps Attends President Mori’s Address to Xavier High School Graduating Class of 2010 Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 7, 2010 – On May 28, 2010, following an invitation from Xavier High School in Chuuk, President Mori gave a commencement address to the graduating class…

ONPA Releases Audit Report on Pohnpei State Department of Education Procurement Activities Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): June 7, 2010 – The Office of the National Public Auditor (ONPA) releases today the Audit of Pohnpei State Department of Education Procurement Activities (Audit Report No. 2010-05). This audit…