KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 25

Jaynes, Bill (2017-11-20). KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 25 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 25: NEWS: The Pohnpei State Legislature unanimously passes the Domestic Issues Act, strengthening the state’s legal framework addressing domestic violence as part of the annual Sixteen Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children, while acknowledging the need for continued implementation and support work; a Chuukese man becomes the first individual in the FSM to be tried for a laser pointer attack on an aircraft; the Green Climate Fund signs an agreement with the Micronesia Conservation Trust to bolster Pacific resilience initiatives; robotics kits arrive in Yap, expanding hands-on science and technology opportunities on the island of stone money; the Pohnpei Legislature’s Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee recommends confirmation of a long-serving court official following extensive review of qualifications, experience, and court administration needs.