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FSM Government News and Public Statements

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Recent Press Releases

• 3^rd State and National Leadership Conference officially kicks off at the College of Micronesia-FSM Gym in Pohnpei (3/18/10)
  
• Joint FSM & RMI Compact Trust Fund Committee Meeting Held in Honolulu, Hawaii (3/17/10)
  
• FSM Invasive Species Project on the move (3/17/10)
  
• Forum Trade Ministers to meet in Pohnpei, FSM (3/16/10)
  
• FSM DOE Post-Secondary Office releases statistics on expected FSM graduates for 2010 (3/15/10)
  
• FSM Undertakes Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of Atolls (3/15/10)
  
• Completion of Biosphere Project in Pohnpei (3/11/10)
  
• Office of SBOC gets new Economist (3/11/10)
  
• Emergency Declaration for FSM passports (3/10/10)
  
• FSM Prepares to Hold National Food Summit to address Food Security Issues (3/9/10)
  
• Leaders Break grounds for COM Projects (3/9/10)
  
• ONPA Releases Audit Report on Telecom Credit Card Usage (3/5/10)
  
• ADB Technical Assistance to FSM modified to improve Chuuk State School System (3/5/10)
  
• Supplemental Budget Request Approved for Executive Branch (3/4/10)
  
• NORMA Continues FSM Fisheries Observer Training (3/3/10)
  
• ONPA Releases Audit Reports on Chuuk Department of Health Services Procurement (3/2/10)
  
• President Calls for State-National Leadership Conference and Special Session of Congress in March (3/1/10)
  
• President Mori Held Discussion with Yap State Leadership (2/26/10)
  
• PNA Summit Concludes in Palau (2/25/10)
  
• President Mori conveys sympathy on the passing for former First Lady Iris Falcam (2/24/10)
  
• ONPA Releases Inspection Report of Kitti Council Allegations of Election District Two in Pohnpei (2/24/10)
  
• ONPA releases Audit Report on Chuuk Department of Education textbooks and instructional materials (2/22/10)
  
• Congress Approves Akillino Susaia to be FSM Ambassador to China (2/18/10)
  
• FSM Kicks off Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Human Rights (2/18/10)
  
• President Mori designates new FSM Insurance Commissioner (2/17/10)
  
• Fiji's Roving Ambassador-Designate to the FSM Presents Credentials to President Mori (2/15/10)
  
• Executive Branch proposes legislation to separate the Banking and Insurance Board (2/15/10)
  
• President Mori greets new U.S. Ambassador to the FSM (2/12/10)
  
• Proposed Bill for $9 Million worth of Compact Infrastructure Sector Grant Transmitted to Congress (2/12/10)
  
• El Nino - Southern Oscillation Special Update for the FSM (2/12/10)
  
• President Mori Held High-Level Talks with Leadership of Israel (2/12/10)
  
• FSM Observes World Cancer Day (2/11/10)
  
• FSM Joint FEMA & USAID Workshop for Disaster Management (2/11/10)
  
• National Department of Education begins public consultation on Student Learning Outputs (2/11/10)
  
• FSM Postal Service Restricts Commercial Commodity Shipments (2/10/10)
  
• FSM Scholarship Board doles out funds to undergrads (2/10/10)
  
• National Department of Education conducts School Accreditation Workshop (2/10/10)
  
• A Message from the Secretary of FSM Health and Social Affairs on H1N1 Vaccine (2/9/10)
  
• President Mori Issues Proclamation on the Passing of Chief Justice Amaraich (2/5/10)
  
• The Human Face of the Global Economic Crisis in the Pacific (2/3/10)
  
• FSM Secretary of TC&I visits States in conjunction with Congressional Public Hearings (2/2/10)
  
• FSM Millennium Development Goals' Capacity Building Initiative Project (2/2/10)
  
• The Federated States of Micronesia Mourns the loss of one of its Founding Fathers: Chief Justice Andon Amaraich (1/28/10)
  
• Executive Branch transmits new Supplementary Budget Request to Congress (1/27/10)
  
• Governor of Chuuk in support of Presidential Nomination of Mr. Ihlen Joseph to JEMCO (1/27/10)
  
• President Calls for updating existing Sectoral Plans with new Policy on Climate Change (1/25/10)
  
• First Secretary of the FSM Department of Education Passes Away (1/25/10)
  
• Executive Branch transmits Foreign Financial Assistance from China to 16^th Congress for Approval (1/22/10)
  
• No Funding for State National Leadership Meeting (1/22/10)
  
• Presidential Order to release CIP Funds to Chuuk Municipalities (1/20/10)
  
• FSM National Elections Office Strengthens Internal Procedures on Voter ID Cards (1/19/10)
  
• Project Interchange will host FSM delegation to Israel (1/18/10)
  
• China Offers 14 New Scholarships for FSM Students (1/18/10)
  
• No Signature on Congressional Act for Repetitive Amendments to Public Laws (1/15/10)
  
• President Mori Holds Meeting with FSM Telecom to Discuss Fiber Optic Cable Options (1/13/10)
  
• Policy on passport validity requirement for FSM Citizens to travel to the United States (1/13/10)
  
• Ambassador George Presents Credentials to President of Israel (1/13/10)
  
• President Mori Appoints New FSM Scholarship Board Members (1/12/10)
  
• Congressional Appropriation Bill Receives Line-Item Vetoes (1/11/10)
  
• More Public Laws Signed (1/7/10)
  
• FSM Banking and Insurance Board Holds Quarterly Meeting in Kosrae (1/5/10)
  
• FSM Secretary of TC&I Visits Yap State (1/4/10)
  
• Foreign Financial Assistance to Protect FSM's Environment (12/22/09)
  
• New State Court Associate Justice Sworn into Office in Yap (12/22/09)
  
• President Mori Gives Remarks at Copenhagen (12/18/09)
  
• Recently Passed Public Law Allows for Banks to Loan Higher Amounts to Bank Staff and Relatives of Bank Employees (12/18/09)
  
• Four Nominations Confirmed by Congress (12/17/09)
  
• New Public Law Paves the Way for Multiple Corporate Captive Insurance Companies in FSM (12/17/09)
  
• Presidential Order Ratifies 2008 Agreement with People's Republic of China (12/16/09)
  
• Bill Proposes Extension to Absentee Voting Period (12/16/09)
  
• Climate Change Negotiation Talks Begin in Copenhagen (12/15/09)
  
• Outcomes of Chief Executive Summit Meeting in Guam (12/15/09)
  
• FSM Secretary of TC&I Visits Chinese Company on Progress of Chuuk ARFF Facility (12/14/09)
  
• FSM Tax Reform Executive Steering Committee Endorses Package of Enabling Legislations for Reforming the Tax System (12/11/09)
  
• Maritime Security Cooperation Talks between FSM and Australia (12/9/09)
  
• Signing Ceremony for Clean Energy Solar Project from the Government of Japan (12/8/09)
  
• International Monetary Fund provides an Economic Assessment during November 4-9, 2009 (12/8/09)
  
• Positive Changes to Budget Call for Fiscal Year 2011 (12/4/09)
  
• FSM Receives Strategic Prevention Framework Grant from the United States (12/4/09)
  
• Pilot Telecenter Project Handed Over in Tonoas (12/4/09)
  
• President Mori Calls for Second Special Session of Congress (11/17/09)
  
• President Mori to Speak on Effects of Guam Buildup on the FSM (11/16/09)
  
• World Diabetes Day in FSM (11/12/09)
  
• New Chuuk Campus 300 KW Generator Provides Continuous Power (11/6/09)
  
• FSM Embassy Celebrates 23^rd National Day and 20^th Anniversary of Relations with the People's Republic of China (11/6/09)
  
• Vice President Alik addresses Chinese Government Officials, the Diplomatic Corp, Foreign Investors, Friends of the FSM in China and FSM Citizens during the Celebrations of the 23^rd FSM National Day in Beijing (11/6/09)
  
• Vice President to Head Delegation to China to Celebrate 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations (11/5/09)
  
• Disaster Risk Reduction Project Gearing Up In FSM (10/4/09)
  
• Activities of the FSM Delegation in China (11/4/09)
  
• FSM Continues Trade Discussions with the EU and Australia/New Zealand (10/3/09)
  
• Acceptance of Lesser Climate Deal Threatens Existence of Small Islands, Representative of Micronesia told the Second Committee (11/2/09)
  
• 2010 Census Project Receives $811K from Congress (10/29/09)
  
• Transportation Mission Dispatched to Chuuk and Yap (10/29/09)
  
• Vice President Alik and Governor Ehsa Attend the Annual Meetings of SPC in Tonga (10/28/09)
  
• Revised Schedule of the M/V Caroline Voyager (10/28/09)
  
• FSM Tax Reform Continues to Move Forward (10/28/09)
  
• President Addresses European Leaders on Climate Change at European Development Days (10/26/09)
  
• FSM Present at PACER-Plus Meetings in Brisbane (10/26/09)
  
• New Public Law on Revolving Fund for Fisheries Observers and Port Samplers (10/22/09)
  
• Certification and Declaration of Results of the FSM Congress Special Election (10/22/09)
  
• 3^rd Tri-Annual Airport Emergency Preparedness Shook-Up PPA (10/21/09)
  
• President Mori Signs Paid Maternity Leave Act into Law (10/21/09)
  
• FSM H1N1 Mass Vaccination Campaign (10/20/09)
  
• Special Election in Pohnpei Underway (10/20/09)
  
• Millennium Development Goals Workshop in Palikir (10/19/09)
  
• President Mori Gives Keynote Address at Pohnpei State's World Food Day Event (10/16/09)
  
• FSM Shows Support to Pacific Countries Affected by Recent Natural Disasters (10/16/09)
  
• Appointments to FSM Girl Scouts Board of Directors (10/15/09)
  
• JEMCO Approves Resolution 2009-11 on Education Sector Grants (10/14/09)
  
• President Mori Accepts Invitation to Join European Development Days (10/13/09)
  
• FSM Responds to Tsunami Warning (10/9/09)
  
• President Mori Signs Proclamation for World Mental Health Day 2009 (10/9/09)
  
• FSM Extends Treaty Regarding the College of Micronesia (10/8/09)
  
• Final Results of Presidential Nominations Submitted to Congress (10/8/09)
  
• Tri-annual Airport Emergency Preparedness Workshop Going on in Pohnpei (10/6/09)
  
• FSM Delivers PSIDS Statement on Women, Peace and Security at United Nations (10/5/09)
  
• Three More Public Laws Made (10/5/09)
  
• Vice President Alik Helps Celebrate PRC's 60^th Anniversary of Founding Day (10/2/09)
  
• President Mori Signs $35 Million FSM Budget for FY2010 (10/1/09)
  
• FSM DOE Holds English Curriculum Development Workshop in Pohnpei (9/30/09)
  
• Congress Confirms Four of President Mori's Nominations (9/30/09)
  
• FSM Citizens' Advisory Committee Meets with President Mori in Honolulu (9/30/09)
  
• President Mori Visited FSM Citizens on Maui and Hilo (9/30/09)
  
• President Mori and Members of the FSM Delegation to UN General Assembly Met with Jewish Leaders in NY to Strengthen Friendship (9/28/09)
  
• President Mori meets with Chuukese residing in Honolulu (9/27/09)
  
• Micronesia President Emanuel Mori Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change (9/25/09)
  
• Education Conference Results in Three Resolutions in Two Days (9/24/09)
  
• President Emanuel Mori Starts Busy UNGA Program in New York with Side Meeting with Secretary Hillary (9/22/09)
  
• President Mori Attends the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Meeting in New York (9/22/09)
  
• Executive Branch Transmits Nominations to Congress (9/22/09)
  
• President Mori Prepares for United Nations General Assembly Meetings in New York (9/21/09)
  
• Experts to Assess the FSM's Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (9/21/09)
  
• FSM Celebrates 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China (9/18/09)
  
• FSMSSA Conducts Disability Conference (9/18/09)
  
• JEMCO Concludes on Positive Note (9/17/09)
  
• Lawmakers conference adopts social security and compact office resolutions (9/15/09)
  
• Chuuk State Commended; Priority Action Items Requires Attention (9/11/09)
  
• Kosrae International Airport's Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Facility Dedication (9/8/09)
  
• U.S JTF-HD "All Hazards Terrorism" Subject Matter Expert Exchange Workshop (9/7/09)
  
• Benefits for FSM Citizens to have Voter ID Cards for Voting in Elections (9/4/09)
  
• FSM bids farewell to H.E. Ambassador Miriam K. Hughes (9/3/09)
  
• President Mori Signs Proclamation for Coconut Day (9/2/09)
  
• Primo new Vice Speaker of FSM Congress (9/1/09)
  
• Special Session declares vacancy in Congress (8/31/09)
  
• More Cases of H1N1 Influenza Confirmed in FSM (8/26/09)
  
• FSM National Elections Office Explains Procedure for Voter ID Cards and Voting (8/26/09)
  
• Update on President Mori's State Visit to Chuuk (8/25/09)
  
• New Ambassador from China to FSM Presents Credentials to President Mori (8/21/09)
  
• Special Session launches busy month for Congress (8/21/09)
  
• U.S. and FSM hold Joint Telecommunications Board (JTB) Meeting in Yap (8/20/09)
  
• Results of FSM National Government Exit Conference on FY 2008 Audit Report (8/19/09)
  
• Highlights of Recent Visits to the States by Delegation from the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (8/18/09)
  
• FSM Association of Chambers of Commerce in the Pipeline (8/17/09)
  
• President Mori Meets Citizens in Guam (8/17/09)
  
• FSM Participates in CDC Risk Communication Workshop for Pandemic Influenza (8/14/09)
  
• Climate Change Talks in Germany Begin (8/13/09)
  
• Investment Legal Framework Applicable in the FSM to be further Streamlined (8/13/09)
  
• Tax Reform Technical Group Holds Meeting in Chuuk (8/12/09)
  
• FSM World Food Day Planning Committee Meets (8/11/09)
  
• President Mori Attends 40^th Pacific Island Forum in Australia (8/10/09)
  
• President Mori Schedules State Visit to the Mortlock Islands in Chuuk State (8/7/09)
  
• FSM Courts Hold Conference in Yap (8/6/09)
  
• FSM States to Review National Energy Policy Draft (8/5/09)
  
• FSM Office of the National Public Auditor Peer Review Outcome (8/4/09)
  
• President Mori's Address at Tällberg Catches European Commission's Attention (8/3/09)
  
• The Office of SBOC Releases More Statistical Publications on FSM (8/3/09)
  
• FSM National Treasury To Release $1.9M to FSM States For Prior Years CFSM and Federal Grant Reimbursements (7/30/09)
  
• Yap holds State funeral for first Congress Floor Leader Tman (7/30/09)
  
• Presidential Proclamation Issued on the Late Former Congressman Luke M. Tman (7/29/09)
  
• Office of the National Public Auditor Launches Fraud Awareness Program (7/28/09)
  
• Micronesians Rise up to Water Challenge (7/28/09)
  
• FSM Department of Education Sponsors Micronesia Teachers Education Conference (7/27/09)
  
• FSM Youth Summit Outcomes (7/27/09)
  
• President Mori Welcomes US Coast Guard Commandant in Palikir (7/24/09)
  
• President Mori Receives Response from Tällberg Foundation (7/24/09)
  
• FSM participated in the Pacific Island Health Ministers Meeting to discuss shared regional health priorities (7/24/09)
  
• FSM Resolved to Continue Foreign Investment Laws and Regulations' Reform (7/23/09)
  
• Acting USDA RD State Director Pang Ching meets Yap Officials (7/23/09)
  
• Pohnpei special election pending availability of funds (7/23/09)
  
• Island Nations Lead Charge to Cut Super Greenhouse Gas Under Ozone Treaty (7/22/09)
  
• FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs receives US Grant on Substance Abuse and Mental Health (7/22/09)
  
• The Eneko Communiqué Contents from the 9^th Micronesian Presidents' Summit (7/21/09)
  
• First Reported case of Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 in the Federated States of Micronesia (7/21/09)
  
• 9^th Micronesian Presidents' Summit Concludes in Majuro (7/20/09)
  
• FSM's Largest Solar PV Power Plant Operational in Yap (7/20/09)
  
• 9^th Micronesia Presidents' Summit Begins in Majuro (7/20/09)
  
• The Pohnpei Higher Achievement Program Visits President Mori (7/15/09)
  
• Marshall Islands and Palau Confirm Cases of H1N1 (7/15/09)
  
• 11^th Micronesia Chief Executives' Summit Update #1 (7/15/09)
  
• FSM Government Creates Program to Bridge the Kosrae State Government Revenue Gap (7/14/09)
  
• 11^th Micronesia Chief Executives Summit Opens in Majuro (7/14/09)
  
• FSM Postal Services Announces Pilot Project on Postage Due (7/13/09)
  
• Speaker Figir highlights rule of law at national debate (7/13/09)
  
• President Mori Scheduled to Attend Summit Meetings in Majuro (7/10/09)
  
• Vice President Alik Meets FSM Citizens in Beijing (7/9/09)
  
• Pohnpei State Department of Land and Natural Resources Receives Technical Assistance Grant (7/8/09)
  
• FSM to Participate in the 2^nd Micronesian Trade Committee Meeting in Majuro (7/8/09)
  
• Chuuk Inaugurates New Administration (7/8/09)
  
• Vice President Alik Pays Official Visit to China (7/8/09)
  
• FSS Micronesia Requires Life Extension Program (7/7/09)
  
• Pandemic H1N1 State Report for June (7/7/09)
  
• French Documentary Film Crew in FSM (7/6/09)
  
• Four Public Laws from First Regular Session of 16^th Congress (7/6/09)
  
• President Mori Gives Keynote Address to Tällberg Forum in Sweden (6/30/09)
  
• Implementation Begins on FSM Telecenter Pilot Project (6/29/09)
  
• FSM Signs Implementing Agreement on Article X of the Amended Compact (6/29/09)
  
• FSM Executive Branch Honors Passing of FSM Congressman Resio S. Moses (6/26/09)
  
• New Resident Coordinator for UN System's Operational Activities visits Palikir (6/25/09)
  
• FSM Tourism Promotion Initiative Progress Report (6/24/09)
  
• Joint FEMA-USAID Workshop to be held in Chuuk (6/24/09)
  
• Congress Vice Speaker Moses Dies In Office (6/23/09)
  
• Chuuk Financial Management Update (6/23/09)
  
• President Mori Travels to Sweden to Visit Tällberg Foundation (6/22/09)
  
• President Mori Hosts Farewell Reception for Outgoing Ambassador from China (6/22/09)
  
• FSM Congress Creates Resolution on National Policy on Disability (6/20/09)
  
• FSM Youth Summit in 2009 will Turn Policies into Action (6/19/09)
  
• Island Nations Pass U.N. General Assembly Resolution on Climate Change and Security (6/15/09)
  
• FSM Households Experiencing Hardship Increase Due to High Cost of Living, UN Report Indicates (6/15/09)
  
• Pohnpei Island Central School Gives Diplomas to 316 Seniors (6/12/09)
  
• FSM National Men's Health Week (6/12/09)
  
• World Health Organization Raises Pandemic Alert to Level 6 (6/12/09)
  
• Fifth-Year Compact Review Update (6/11/09)
  
• FSM National Policy on Disability Adopted (6/11/09)
  
• Latest Round of Climate Talks 'Progressing Well' - UN (6/10/09)
  
• The Emerging Pacific Leaders' Dialogue (EPLD) 2010 (6/10/09)
  
• Hazardous Material Training and Exercise Scheduled for Yap State (6/10/09)
  
• FSM Students Showcase the FSM in the 2009 Foreign Student's Culture Festival of Beijing University of Science & Technology (6/9/09)
  
• Australia Sends a Team of Doctors to Chuuk State Hospital (6/9/09)
  
• 2008 FSM International and Interstate Migration Report now Available (6/8/09)
  
• Workshop on Women in Politics to be held in Pohnpei (6/8/09)
  
• FSM National Taskforce on Influenza A (H1N1) Recommends Cancelling Airport Screening (6/5/09)
  
• FSM Participates in China's 2009 Human Resource Development Programs (6/5/09)
  
• EPA Climate Conference June 22-25 on Saipan (6/4/09)
  
• College Community Discusses Options for College at 2009 Retreat (6/4/09)
  
• President Mori Addresses the Spring Graduating Class of 2009 at the University of Guam (6/3/09)
  
• 2009 FSM National Law Day (6/3/09)
  
• Vice President Alik Declares May 31, 2009 World No Tobacco Day (6/2/09)
  
• FSM Government Sponsors Captive Insurance Seminar in Tokyo (6/1/09)
  
• President Mori Speaks at PALM Summit on Japan-Pacific Exchange Plan (5/29/09)
  
• First meeting of the National Taskforce (5/29/09)
  
• President Mori Receives Fifth Update from Department of Health and Social Affairs on H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic Threat (5/26/09)
  
• Executive submits Budget for FY 2010 sans compact sectors (5/25/09)
  
• President Mori and Delegation Attend the "Pacific Islands Exhibition 2009" and "Viva! Pacific Islanders" Opening Ceremony in Tokyo (5/25/09)
  
• President Mori Attends the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (5/22/09)
  
• FSM Embassy Participates in the 2009 World Tourism Elites Boao Summit (5/22/09)
  
• FSM Embassy Participates in Regional Ministerial Meeting for Asia and the Pacific on "Promoting Health Literacy" (5/22/09)
  
• President Mori Travels to Japan for Summit Meeting and Seminar (5/21/09)
  
• President Mori Receives Fourth Update from Department of Health and Social Affairs on H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic Threat (5/21/09)
  
• Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop held in Majuro, Marshall Islands (5/21/09)
  
• FSM Close-Up 2009 Students Fine-tune Their Leadership Knowledge (5/21/09)
  
• Congress calls in departments and offices for budget hearing (5/19/09)
  
• President Mori Sets Task Force on Continental Shelf Project (5/19/09)
  
• President Mori Delivers the State of the Nation Address Before Congress (5/14/09)
  
• New Congress maintains officers, reshuffle committee heads (5/13/09)
  
• Second State-National Leadership Conference Underway in Palikir (5/13/09)
  
• State of the Nation Address Delayed (5/13/09)
  
• President Mori Invited to Give State of the Nation Address (5/12/09)
  
• Congress Overrides Three of President Mori's Vetoes (5/12/09)
  
• President Mori Invites Members of the 15^th and 16^th Congress to Dinner (5/12/09)
  
• H1N1 Influenza Update #3 from Department of Health & Social Affairs (5/8/09)
  
• FSM Embassy - Beijing Participates in Annual Department Meeting in Palikir (5/7/09)
  
• Public Law Updates from 7^th Special Session of the 15^th FSM Congress (5/7/09)
  
• Vice President Alik Attends ANZAC Ceremony (5/7/09)
  
• Speaker Figir calls for Eight Special Session (5/7/09)
  
• FSM States Receive Sector Grant Awards from US Department of the Interior (5/6/09)
  
• President Mori Issues Two Proclamations (5/6/09)
  
• Opening Session of new Sixteenth Congress set for May 11 (5/6/09)
  
• FSM Embassy Meets with China Education Association for International Exchange (5/5/09)
  
• President Mori Encourages Citizens Abroad to be Good Ambassadors for FSM (5/5/09)
  
• Universal Periodic Review for the FSM (5/5/09)
  
• FSM National and States Governments review their existing Foreign Investment Laws and Regulations in view of improving the business climate in the FSM (5/4/09)
  
• Former Ambassador Marehalau Found Guilty on Two Counts (5/4/09)
  
• President Mori Receives Second Update from Department of Health and Social Affairs on H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic Threat (5/4/09)
  
• Nomination of Deputy Chief of Mission to the FSM Embassy in Fiji Announced (5/1/09)
  
• Symposium on Foreign Investment Laws and Regulations held in Palikir (5/1/09)
  
• Ontong Java Plateau MOU Signed by Federated States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands, on 6 March 2009 (5/1/09)
  

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