KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 23

Jaynes, Bill (2015-10-12). KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 23 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 23: NEWS: Impeachment Tribunal of Pohnpei State denies Governor John Ehsa’s motion to disqualify two sitting justices, ruling that although the Special Prosecutor represents both Chief Justice Benjamin Rodriguez and Associate Justice Nickontro Johnny in unrelated matters, the record does not establish sufficient evidence of bias or untimeliness to warrant dismissal, and affirming that applicable legal factors require adherence to the letter of the law; continued coverage of the impeachment proceedings highlights arguments over judicial impartiality, procedural timing, and due process standards as the case moves forward; Executive Branch developments include Acting Governor Marcelo Peterson maintaining position despite legal threats from Miju Mulsan’s attorney, alongside confirmation that Genesis Hospital has returned to the status quo with MICARE health coverage restored; national governance reporting notes Congress confirming Robert as the FSM’s top diplomat, signaling continuity in foreign affairs leadership; science and history reporting describes new archaeological and genetic research using skulls, bones, and DNA to identify population groupings in Kosrae dating back approximately 300 years; environmental and civil society coverage details a leadership transition and new strategic direction at the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT); community and sports news includes fishermen landing large marlin during the Blue Nile Tournament; arts and culture coverage highlights the Missoula Children’s Theatre bringing performing arts to Pohnpei, with local youth staging three performances of a musical adaptation of Sleeping Beauty at Our Lady of Mercy Multi-Purpose Gymnasium; OPINION / EDITORIAL: publication of and commentary on an October 2 letter from Miju Mulsan attorney Joe Phillip to Acting Governor Marcelo Peterson regarding the Luen Thai matter, alleging improper lease withdrawal and non-enforcement of transshipment fee regulations by the Attorney General and OFA, framed by the author as an unsolicited recommendation rather than formal legal counsel, and situating the letter within the broader dispute over a declared moratorium on transshipment fee collection and the ongoing impeachment context.