KPress Vol. 20 Iss. 03
Jaynes, Bill (2020-01-27). KPress Vol. 20 Iss. 03 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 20 Iss. 03: NEWS: Governor Reed Oliver and Lt. Governor Feliciano Perman are sworn in during a joint inaugural ceremony at the FSM–China Friendship Gym in Palikir, with coverage of inaugural addresses, participation by traditional leaders including Iso Nahnken Salvador Iriarte, remarks by Speaker Ausen T. Lambert to the newly seated Tenth Pohnpei Legislature, and interdenominational services marking the transition in state leadership; detailed reporting on the organization and leadership elections of the Tenth Pohnpei State Legislature, including the seating of senators, the delayed credentialing of Senator-elect Ricky Carl, and the selection of committee chairs across finance, judiciary, land, public works, resources, health, and education committees; prosecutors charge Branish “B.R.” Resepwil of Sekere in connection with the fatal domestic violence assault of Swihter Roby of Sokehs, with subsequent murder, manslaughter, and homicide charges filed and bail denied by the Pohnpei Supreme Court; the Office of the National Public Auditor issues a follow-up audit finding that the FSM Department of Finance and Administration implemented controls to prevent misuse of prepaid calling cards, while criticizing delays in addressing earlier audit recommendations; the FSM says farewell to College of Micronesia–FSM President Joseph Daisy, reviewing his tenure during accreditation challenges, funding pressures, and institutional reforms, and outlining interim leadership plans; archaeologists from the Cultural Site Research and Management Foundation advance a Nan Madol World Heritage Sustainable Conservation Plan using LiDAR data to assess siltation, vegetation threats, hydrology, and preservation strategies, with U.S. State Department funding and planned vegetation management training; President David Panuelo establishes an Office of Information Technology and Supporting Services within the Department of Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure to centralize government IT functions and support the Digital-FSM Project; the U.S. Coast Guard, FSM police, and military partners rescue an adrift mariner near Lukunor Atoll following a multi-agency search; the Fourth FSM Constitutional Convention enters recess, with delegates led by Akillino Susaia outlining public outreach plans and proposals including revenue sharing and dual citizenship; President Panuelo meets with the Blue Prosperity Coalition to plan marine spatial planning workshops and scientific expeditions aimed at protecting 30 percent of FSM ocean space; a WHO–UNICEF joint statement addresses Pacific measles outbreaks and vaccination campaigns; OPINION / EDITORIAL: a letter from the Pohnpei State Human Trafficking Inter-Agency Task Force outlines Human Trafficking Awareness Month activities and urges public reporting and prevention efforts.
