KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 25

Jaynes, Bill (2012-11-28). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 25 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 25: NEWS: Pohnpei—The research and expedition vessel MV Alucia anchored in Pohnpei during a Micronesia voyage that included stops in Chuuk, hosting visitors who toured its high-tech workstations and participated in scuba diving and kayaking, highlighting the region’s appeal for scientific exploration and adventure tourism; governance coverage reports that following a conciliatory meeting, Governor John Ehsa withdrew a lawsuit filed on November 8, 2012 against the Pohnpei State Legislature, choosing to move forward collaboratively despite ongoing related litigation, after the suit sought declarations that the Legislature exceeded its authority by retroactively revoking his emergency executive order on Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC) and by judging the constitutionality of the emergency declaration; the withdrawn filing had attached extensive exhibits—including prior PUC resolutions, a memorandum of understanding addressing generator emergencies, legislative findings acknowledging a severe power crisis, and committee reports—arguing that power-generation conditions had worsened over time and that while the Legislature may repeal an executive order, it may not do so retroactively; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary notes consultant assessments describing Pohnpei’s power situation as reaching a critical turning point.