KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 04

From Habele Institute

Jaynes, Bill (2016-01-18). KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 04 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

Abstract: KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 04: NEWS: Makir Max Keller sworn in for another term as Mayor of Pingelap Municipality, with the Pingelap municipal council installed following church-led proceedings and formal oaths; Pohnpei Tennis Club junior members compete in a Saipan championship, highlighting youth sports development; Pohnpeian ophthalmologist with international training returns to practice at Pohnpei State Hospital, expanding local eye-care services; Chuuk Senator Mark Mailo publicly explains and interprets a proposed congressional resolution concerning dissolution of the Compact of Free Association, outlining his legal and political reasoning; FSM Congress convenes in a standing-room-only session where the Credentials Committee verifies senator qualifications, senators are sworn in, Fernando Scaliem is returned as Speaker, and members proceed to a joint inaugural ceremony attended by the public; FSM Supreme Court announces online availability of the 2014 FSM Code through the Court website and the FSM Legal Information System (FSMLIS), with notice that a new FSMLII platform is under development to consolidate legal research resources; airline notices and regional connectivity updates issued by Nauru Airlines, alongside employment and contracting announcements; OPINION / EDITORIAL: Senator Isaac Figir objects to the Pacific Daily News’ failure to publish his letter responding to coverage of his Compact-related resolution, calling for improved information-sharing through newsletters and websites, with an editor’s note documenting the submission date and publication context of the correspondence.