Public Law Updates from 7th Special Session of the 15th FSM Congress Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 7, 2009 – At the conclusion of the 7th Special Session of the 15th FSM Congress, several Congressional Acts were transmitted to the President for action. The following is…

Vice President Alik Attends ANZAC Ceremony Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 7, 2009 – Palikir, Pohnpei (Department of Foreign Affairs): On the early morning ceremony of ANZAC day, which was held on Saturday, April 25th, the Honorable Vice President Alik L. Alik laid the wreath on…

FSM Embassy – Beijing Participates in Annual Department Meeting in Palikir Beijing, China (FSM Embassy): May 7, 2009 – Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. (Minister) Carl D. Apis departed China for the Nation’s Capital to attend the annual Departmental meeting slated for 12 to 15 May 2009. This…

FSM States Receive Sector Grant Awards from US Department of the Interior Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 6, 2009 – The four FSM States will be receiving copies of their grant awards from the US Department of the Interior (DOI) in the areas of Public Sector…

President Mori Issues Two Proclamations Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 6, 2009 – On May 1st, 2009, President Manny Mori signed two proclamations. The first was to set July 12th as FSM Law Day. The second was to designate the week following Mother’s Day (May 10…

FSM Embassy Meets with China Education Association for International Exchange Beijing, China (FSM Embassy): May 5, 2009 – To enhance the friendly relations that exist between the Federated States of Micronesia and the People’s Republic of China, the FSM Embassy in Beijing initiated a meeting with Mr….

President Mori Encourages Citizens Abroad to be Good Ambassadors for FSM Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 5, 2009 – As a focus during his administration, President Manny Mori has set out to help FSM citizens living abroad be recognized for the positive achievements they are making…

Universal Periodic Review for the FSM Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 5, 2009 – At the Pacific Regional Workshop for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Human Rights that was held in Auckland, New Zealand from February 4-6, 2009, it was decided that all UN Member…

FSM National and States Governments review their existing Foreign Investment Laws and Regulations in view of improving the business climate in the FSM Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 4, 2009 – Following a three day symposium that ended Friday, April 30th in Palikir, Pohnpei, the FSM…

Former Ambassador Marehalau Found Guilty on Two Counts Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services): May 4, 2009 – On May 14, 2007, a criminal case was filed against dependant Jesse B Marehalau, former FSM ambassador to the United States, and Enrico Calderon. There were eight alleged violations regarding…