KPress Vol. 06 Iss. 20

Jaynes, Bill (2006-10-25). KPress Vol. 06 Iss. 20 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 06 Iss. 20: NEWS: FSM government confronts widespread budget cuts as the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO), operating through the U.S. Office of Insular Affairs, tightens Compact II oversight, prompting potential layoffs and funding reallocations across national and state agencies; FSM Department of Economic Affairs and senior officials respond to scrutiny of strategic planning and budget compliance; Pohnpei Farmers’ Fair coincides with World Food Day, with remarks by Lieutenant Governor Jack Yakana and Speaker Nelson Pelep highlighting food security; FSM hosts its first Environmental Summit in Palikir, bringing together NGOs including The Nature Conservancy, Micronesia Conservation Trust, and Conservation Society of Pohnpei alongside government leaders such as Marion Henry and Roger Mori; environmental reporting emphasizes the Micronesia Challenge and regional conservation partnerships.