KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 20

Jaynes, Bill (2016-09-05). KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 20 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 20: NEWS: Pohnpei State Government enters into its second Public–Private Sector Partnership, this time with the private landowners of Kepirohi Falls, following the July agreement for Liduduhniap Falls, with the partnership focusing on trail repairs, improved recreational facilities, and safer access intended to attract increased local and international tourism, particularly targeting older visitors with greater time and spending capacity; details of the agreement including a requirement that waterfall owners contribute ten percent of visitor revenues toward ongoing domestic and international marketing, and the introduction of a small per-admission promotional fee to fund brochures, web campaigns, and the planned “Waterfall World” tourism promotion by the Pohnpei Office of Tourism; reporting on anticipated economic benefits through increased visitor spending on tours, accommodation, and food services; traffic disruptions and police motorcades conducted as part of State and National Police preparations and training for the Pacific Islands Forum meetings scheduled for the week of September 5, coinciding with the first-ever visit of an Indian naval vessel to the FSM, and outlining police responsibilities for transporting and escorting visiting heads of state and delegations; FSM Supreme Court acquittals in a human trafficking case, delivering “not guilty” verdicts for four accused individuals; announcement that FSM Petroleum Corporation will reduce the price of unleaded fuel.