KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 17
Jaynes, Bill (2015-07-20). KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 17 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 17: NEWS: urgent environmental reporting on the grounded fishing support vessel Ping Da 7, with visiting marine salvage experts warning that the wreck poses a serious and escalating environmental risk due to fuel and structural concerns, while questions of legal and financial responsibility for removal and mitigation remain unresolved; coverage of national political transition following the joint inaugural celebrations in which FSM’s 19th Congress was seated and all national leaders took their oaths of office, alongside special elections held to fill seats vacated by President Peter Christian and Vice President Yosiwo George, including Senator David Panuelo’s victory in the Pohnpei at-large seat and the resulting vacancy triggering an additional special election in Election District Three; human-interest reporting on a nurse midwife credited with saving a newborn’s life after applying skills gained through Pacific regional training; community and sports coverage highlighting the Vital Fishing Tournament, which drew a record number of participants and prompted public thanks from FSM PetroCorp, the Pohnpei Fishing Club, volunteers, and organizers; regional and legislative engagement through reporting on the Pohnpei Legislature hosting the 34th Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) General Assembly; travel and connectivity notes including expanded flight and travel options linking FSM with Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, and Australia.
