KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 09
Jaynes, Bill (2010-03-31). KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 09 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 09: NEWS: Peilapalap, Pohnpei, FSM—A resolution seeking articles of impeachment against Pohnpei Governor John Ehsa was submitted on March 10 by Senators Francisco Ioanis and Wincener David, prompting renewed political tension and legislative scrutiny of the executive branch; legislative and commercial reporting notes an ongoing dispute over Trans Co share ownership and dividend distributions, with dividends tied to earnings on shares whose ownership remained contested, and a shareholder meeting held in Chuuk amid continued uncertainty; oversight coverage reports that joint committees, including Education and Cultural Affairs, convened investigative hearings into Pohnpei’s School Lunch Program, considered impeachment as a possible course of action, but ultimately decided against pursuing it at that stage; search-and-rescue reporting details an extensive operation launched for missing fishermen last seen near Ant Atoll southwest of Pohnpei, involving local fishing club members, aerial searches conducted by Caroline Islands Air pilot Alex Tretn, deployment of the marine surveillance vessel FSS Micronesia under FSM National Police direction, coordination with U.S. and Australian maritime authorities, and continued efforts hampered by weather and lack of sightings after two days at sea; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary reflects on committee procedures related to executive oversight and information requests, alongside opinion columns addressing economic policy, legal accountability, and civic responsibility, with views attributed solely to their respective authors.
