FSM Supreme Court

📣 Pacific Judicial Council and American College of Trial Lawyers Convene in Pohnpei for Landmark Trial Practice Training

The Federated States of Micronesia Supreme Court is honored to host the 2025 Trial Practice Training organized by the Pacific Judicial Council (PJC) in partnership with the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), taking place November 4–7, 2025, at the PMA Auditorium in Kolonia, Pohnpei.

This landmark program brings together judges, legal scholars, and practitioners from across Micronesia and the United States for four days of intensive continuing legal education (CLE), collaboration, and professional development

📎 To read more about this event and access the official press release, click the link below:
👉https://fsmsupremecourt.org/pdf/news/PJC%20Training%202025.pdf

🎉 2025 FSM National Law Day Debate – Final Results! 🎉

After two powerful days of debate, critical thinking, and passionate advocacy, the results are in! Congratulations to all our student debaters and schools for their incredible performances! 👏🧠💬

🏆 Final Standings – Total Points Earned:

🥇 1st Place: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (OLMCHS) – 661 pts
🥈 2nd Place: Yap Catholic High School (YCHS) – 659 pts
🥉 3rd Place: Pohnpei SDA (PSDA) – 658 pts
4️⃣ Xavier High School (XHS) – 609 pts
5️⃣ Saramen Chuuk Academy (SCA) – 604 pts
6️⃣ Kosrae SDA (KSDA) – 579 pts

Your voices made history during this year’s FSM National Law Day. 🇫🇲🗣️

📽️ Missed the action? You can still catch the full debate on our official YouTube channel!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/56a4-qsIs2s?si=eIe1MwTa5tTFKE2e
🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/X6gBBwoCLnM?si=QKOqcKqxIWNxIw1D
🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/9wenXIEMeiM?si=zDKmXDSNiB95lk2b
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🎉 2025 FSM National Law Day Debate – Award Ceremony LIVE! 🏆📺

We're thrilled to invite you to join us TODAY, July 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM Kosrae time, for the Award Ceremony of the 2025 FSM National Law Day Debate 🎙️. Come celebrate our brilliant student debaters as we honor their passion, hard work, and powerful voices across the nation!

📅 Date: July 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM Kosrae Time
📍 Platform: LIVE on YouTube
📺 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/56a4-qsIs2s?si=5vLnUbt6sybL4Lar

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share the livestream—let’s rally behind our youth and amplify their achievements!

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🎙️ 2025 FSM National Law Day Debate – Day 2! 🇫🇲
📍 Live from Kosrae State
🗓️ Monday, July 14, 2025
🕙 Starting at 10:00 AM

Join us for the continuation of the 2025 National Law Day Debate as talented high school debaters from across the Federated States of Micronesia take the stage once again!

🔥 Debate Matchups:
1️⃣ Pohnpei 2: SDA (Proponent) vs. Yap: YCHS (Opponent)
2️⃣ Chuuk 1: SCA (Proponent) vs. Kosrae: SDA (Opponent)

🎥 Watch it LIVE on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/live/9wenXIEMeiM?si=-ouJ2N6dOkWZIIRP

Tune in and support your state and witness our youth engage in critical dialogue on key national issues!

Debate Theme: "BE IT RESOLVED that the Federated States of Micronesia shall restrict access to all online social media platforms for minor under the age of 18, including, but not limited to, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube."

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🎤🇫🇲 2025 FSM National Law Day Debate – Meet the Teams! 🇫🇲🎤
📍 Hosted in Kosrae State
📅 Debate Dates: July 11 & July 14, 2025

We’re proud to introduce the brilliant minds representing our nation in this year’s FSM National Law Day Debate. These outstanding students are ready to engage, challenge, and inspire as they debate critical national issues!

📚 Yap State
School: Yap Catholic High School (YCHS)
Debaters:
Martin Edilyong-Reichhardt
Anthony Rutmag
Alternate: Aryn Southwick
Coach: Saralyn Wuyoch

📚 Chuuk State
School: Saramen Chuuk Academy
Debaters:
Nyla Kealoha Yleizah
Summer Mori
Alternate: Mayumi Lomongo
Coach: Michael Kanas

School: Xavier High School
Debaters:
Ha'anni Ynez Pangelinan Boichan
Miyah Mioko Yasu
Alternate: Trinity Ilisouroam
Coach: Chrispino Houmarek

📚 Kosrae State
School: Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)
Debaters:
Preeya Aiko Ned
Vitalina Selina Masitubua
Alternate: Oleander Kinere
Coach: Lyna R. George

📚 Pohnpei State
School: Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)
Debaters:
Tony Pretrick
Sjaan Overhoff
Alternate: Noah Panuelo
Coach: Leighton S. Edward

School: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (OLMCHS)
Debaters:
Karishma L. Paul
Jasmae Rose Ringlen
Alternate: Jessilyn Kiana Lebehn Pelep
Coach: Ben Russell Figueras

📺 Tune in on Monday (7/14/25) and support your state’s team!
🗣 Let’s celebrate the power of youth, public speaking, and civic engagement!

Debate line up for Day 1 July 11, 2025

Tune in live on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/X6gBBwoCLnM?si=bFBm4XnjIsHxAe4m

🎙️ LIVE THIS FRIDAY – 2025 National Law Day Debate! 🧑‍⚖️📚

Join us Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM for the highly anticipated National Law Day Debate – streaming LIVE on YouTube!

🗣️ Debate Theme:
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Federated States of Micronesia shall restrict access to all online social media platforms for minor children under the age of 18, including, but not limited to, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.”

💻 Tune in to witness passionate arguments, critical thinking, and the future voices of FSM tackle one of today’s most pressing issues.

📺 Watch it live here ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/l_e-qZoiz8Q?feature=share

Schools Participating are:

Yap:
Yap Catholic High School (YCHS)

Chuuk:Xavier High School (XHS)
Saramen Chuuk Academy

Pohnpei:
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (OLMCHS)
Pohnpei Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)

Kosrae State:
Kosrae Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)



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