KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 12
Jaynes, Bill (2012-05-28). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 12 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 12: NEWS: Pacific Island leaders convened in Tokyo ahead of the PALM 6 summit for bilateral discussions with Japan focused on development, human security, people-to-people exchanges, and maritime issues, with broader summit coverage forthcoming; health reporting highlights the severe human and financial toll of Type II diabetes in Pohnpei, where it is the leading cause of kidney failure and dialysis is often the only treatment option; community coverage recounts an emotional homecoming as a Yapese petty officer serving aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis reunited with family after years away, reflecting the personal dimensions of overseas service; governance and accountability reporting details an audit by the FSM Office of the National Public Auditor of the Chuuk Environmental Protection Agency, which identified significant management deficiencies despite the audit having been requested by CEPA to satisfy external grant requirements; climate and environment coverage reports the establishment of a local Climate Change Outreach Committee following regional training, with the committee conducting multi-day community education and awareness programs in Madolenihmw to promote climate change adaptation, while noting local perspectives that existing environmental laws in Chuuk are viewed as unrealistic and difficult to enforce; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references President Manny Mori’s transmittal to Congress of key indicators from the 2010 FSM Census, situating demographic data within ongoing policy and planning discussions.
