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Henry Falan: Letter to the People
Jun 25, 2022
Henry Falan: Letter to the People
Jun 25, 2022
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Jun 25, 2022
STATE OF YAP FILES MOTIONS TO DELAY MURDER TRIALS TO AUGUST 2021
Apr 20, 2021
STATE OF YAP FILES MOTIONS TO DELAY MURDER TRIALS TO AUGUST 2021
Apr 20, 2021

Motions have been filed by the State of Yap, as plaintiff, to delay the trials of the two defendants in the murder of Yap's former Acting Attorney General, Rachelle Bergeron-Hammerling, until August 2021

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Apr 20, 2021
TFB wants to hear about your quarantine experience
Mar 30, 2020
TFB wants to hear about your quarantine experience
Mar 30, 2020

Have you been or are currently in quarantine? We’d like to hear about your experience.

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Mar 30, 2020
Chuuk Fiber Optic Cable Inauguration Ceremony
May 7, 2019
Chuuk Fiber Optic Cable Inauguration Ceremony
May 7, 2019

Chuuk receives fiber optic cables to greatly improve internet speeds.

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May 7, 2019
FSM Postal Services Christmas Season Opening Hours, and 2019 Service & Rate Changes
Dec 14, 2018
FSM Postal Services Christmas Season Opening Hours, and 2019 Service & Rate Changes
Dec 14, 2018

All FSM Post Office facilities will remain open from 8am until 6pm on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)

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Dec 14, 2018
FSM welcomes the US Indo-Pacific Commander to Chuuk for Operation Christmas Drop
Dec 14, 2018
FSM welcomes the US Indo-Pacific Commander to Chuuk for Operation Christmas Drop
Dec 14, 2018

Admiral Philip Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in his first visit to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for Operation Christmas Drop.

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Dec 14, 2018
Ambassador of Japan to the Pacific Region Meets With FSM President, Peter Christian
Dec 12, 2018
Ambassador of Japan to the Pacific Region Meets With FSM President, Peter Christian
Dec 12, 2018

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On December 7th, 2018 His Excellency Toshihisa Takata, Ambassador of Japan to the Pacific Region, met with His Excellency President Peter M. Christian in a courtesy call visit.

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Dec 12, 2018
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Commemorated
Dec 12, 2018
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Commemorated
Dec 12, 2018

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was commemorated on Monday, December 3rd, with a community event in Madolenihmw, Pohnpei.

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Dec 12, 2018
Updates on the MV Hapilmohl-1 & the State of FSM Ships
Dec 12, 2018
Updates on the MV Hapilmohl-1 & the State of FSM Ships
Dec 12, 2018

After a November 26th, 2018 joint inspection by FSM’s Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure (TC&I) and Yap State Government, the MV Hapilmohl-1—commonly referred to as the H-1—was ready to be handed over to Yap State.

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Dec 12, 2018
Weno Island to Impose No Littering Law
Aug 18, 2018
Weno Island to Impose No Littering Law
Aug 18, 2018
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Aug 18, 2018
Chuuk State Clean Environment Act of 2018
Jul 29, 2018
Chuuk State Clean Environment Act of 2018
Jul 29, 2018

"To protect and preserve the natural quality of the air, land and marine environment of the State of Chuuk, and for other purposes".

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Jul 29, 2018
POLL: What do you think about the FSM's bill to have seats for women in congress?
Apr 4, 2018
POLL: What do you think about the FSM's bill to have seats for women in congress?
Apr 4, 2018

POLL: "What do you think about the FSM bill to have seats for women in Congress?"

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Apr 4, 2018
(Chuuk) House Resolution Requests Governor to Resign
Feb 28, 2018
(Chuuk) House Resolution Requests Governor to Resign
Feb 28, 2018

"To request the Governor of the Chuuk State to step down from office pursuant to Article [X], Section 19, of the Constitution of Chuuk State 1990, for serious breach of the Constitution...

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Feb 28, 2018
(Chuuk) - Governor Elimo Held in Contempt
Feb 17, 2018
(Chuuk) - Governor Elimo Held in Contempt
Feb 17, 2018

Chuuk State Court holds Governor Johnson Elimo and his attorney Johnny Meippen in contempt of Court for violating a court ordered injunction.

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Feb 17, 2018
Chuuk State: Bill to Allow Online Gambling Passed by Senate
Feb 12, 2018
Chuuk State: Bill to Allow Online Gambling Passed by Senate
Feb 12, 2018

A bill to allow online gambling in the State of Chuuk has passed the Senate. It now awaits a House vote.

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Feb 12, 2018
Why REPAC Stopped Donations to Chuuk
Oct 14, 2017
Why REPAC Stopped Donations to Chuuk
Oct 14, 2017

From 2005 to 2012, REPAC has shipped four containers of donated school and medical supplies to Chuuk. Two of which reached Chuuk without complications. The other two containers have basically disappeared...

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Oct 14, 2017
Data Shows Fewer Micronesians Using Homeless Services
Aug 5, 2017
Data Shows Fewer Micronesians Using Homeless Services
Aug 5, 2017

(Hawaii, USA) - The University of Hawaii's, Center on the Family, published a report that shows a decrease in homeless services usage by Micronesian/COFA migrants for 2016.

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Aug 5, 2017
Chuuk State Hospital blacklisted by Philippines Employment Administration.
Jun 23, 2017
Chuuk State Hospital blacklisted by Philippines Employment Administration.
Jun 23, 2017

The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is cautioning job-seekers to not take employment opportunities from the Chuuk State Hospital.

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Jun 23, 2017
(Poll) Micronesian Youth of the Year, 2016
Dec 30, 2016
(Poll) Micronesian Youth of the Year, 2016
Dec 30, 2016

The future of Micronesia's youths look bright. Here's a list of some outstanding youths and a poll to vote for who you believe had the most impact this year...

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Dec 30, 2016
(Poll) Micronesian athlete of the Year, 2016
Dec 28, 2016
(Poll) Micronesian athlete of the Year, 2016
Dec 28, 2016

Here is a list of some outstanding athletes of 2016, and a poll to vote for who you thought was the most outstanding...

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Dec 28, 2016
FSM proposes bill to allow dual citizenship
Nov 14, 2016
FSM proposes bill to allow dual citizenship
Nov 14, 2016

The FSM has proposed a bill to amend Article 3 Section 3 of their constitution. This would allow FSM citizens to, "retain or obtain citizenship of another state".

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Nov 14, 2016
Cyber-crimes: Catfishing
Oct 27, 2016
Cyber-crimes: Catfishing
Oct 27, 2016

Recently, a TFB member almost became the victim of a catfishing attempt. The culprit created a fake Facebook account using a picture and name of a relative

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Oct 27, 2016
"Micronesian Blues": New TV Series Set in Micronesia to Star Patrick Dempsey
Sep 20, 2016
"Micronesian Blues": New TV Series Set in Micronesia to Star Patrick Dempsey
Sep 20, 2016

"Micronesian Blues", the amazing stories of "police specialist" Brian Vila during TTPI times is in talks to be turned into a TV show starring Patrick Dempsey.

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Sep 20, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016 - MICRONESIA
Aug 4, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016 - MICRONESIA
Aug 4, 2016
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Aug 4, 2016
 Historic Micronesian Canoes Make Landfall on Guam
May 20, 2016
Historic Micronesian Canoes Make Landfall on Guam
May 20, 2016

This week, four hand carved sailing canoes landed on Guam, completing a five-day voyage across the open ocean from Yap State...

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May 20, 2016
2015 Human Trafficking Report: COFA Nations
Jul 29, 2015
2015 Human Trafficking Report: COFA Nations
Jul 29, 2015

The annual human trafficking report was released this July. The three COFA nations of Palau, The FSM, and the Marshall Islands made the list with details of trafficking activities occurring in each country.

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Jul 29, 2015
FSM Investment Guide Completed
Jun 11, 2015
FSM Investment Guide Completed
Jun 11, 2015

 (Palikir, FSM) - After one year of national and state consultations, the Division of Trade and Investment has recently completed the publication of the 2015 FSM Investment Guide, a promotion and marketing document that aims at providing useful information on investing in the FSM and guiding any potential local or foreign investor in setting up a business in the FSM.

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Jun 11, 2015
Survey Finds, Over 60% of FSM Residents Are Spending More Than They're Making
May 22, 2015
Survey Finds, Over 60% of FSM Residents Are Spending More Than They're Making
May 22, 2015

The survey shows that about 63% (2 out of every 3) of households in the FSM in 2013/14 incurred dissaving; in other words, their expenditure is more than their income.

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May 22, 2015
Guam Radiation Compensation; Marshallese Adoptions; Chuuk Shortage...(Micro Minute: Apr. 24, 2015)
Apr 24, 2015
Guam Radiation Compensation; Marshallese Adoptions; Chuuk Shortage...(Micro Minute: Apr. 24, 2015)
Apr 24, 2015

Stories featured in this Minute:

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Apr 24, 2015
Mosquito-born Illness; FSM reaches to Obama; Same-sex in Guam... (Micro Minute, April 17, 2015)
Apr 17, 2015
Mosquito-born Illness; FSM reaches to Obama; Same-sex in Guam... (Micro Minute, April 17, 2015)
Apr 17, 2015

Stories featured in this Minute

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Apr 17, 2015
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    • The Office of Environmental Emergency, FSM.
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    • Eastern Weno (Chuuk state) Churches Track Event
    • Yap Day Oahu (2011)
    • All Mike Women's Volleyball Tournament (2011)
    • All Mike Game 03/17/2012
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    • All Mike Game 03/16/2012
    • All Mike Game 03/15/2012
    • Palau: Typhoon Bopha, Recovery
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    • All Mike Game 03/29/0212
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