KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 12
Jaynes, Bill (2015-05-11). KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 12 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 15 Iss. 12: NEWS: An audit released by Pohnpei’s Office of the Public Auditor on January 12 revealed that Sokehs Municipality had long permitted cash advances to both employees and non-employees, with the audit covering Fiscal Years 2010–2012 and reporting total operating revenues of $1,316,829 against total expenses of $1,254,323; the first-ever Pohnpei Public High Schools Swimming Championships were held at the Pohnpei Swimming Pool, featuring 25- and 50-meter events with heats and finals and marking a milestone for state public-school athletics; the FSM Department of Finance provided an update on the current status of the Typhoon Maysak relief fund; a National Steering Committee meeting was convened in Colonia, Yap, to coordinate recovery and response activities; sentencing was reported in the Chuuk “Blue House” case involving civil-rights violations related to slavery and involuntary servitude; the Governor appointed a Miju Mulsan attorney as an Assistant Attorney General, drawing public attention due to prior litigation involving the firm; four men were rescued off Pohnpei after their boat sank at sea; the Micronesian Student Organization in Fiji organized a Typhoon Maysak fundraising event in support of affected communities; Australia’s assistance to FSM through the Pacific Patrol Boat Program was highlighted, emphasizing the role of patrol vessels in maritime surveillance and enforcement within FSM’s Exclusive Economic Zone; Typhoon Maysak, which struck FSM from March 29 to April 1, caused widespread destruction to infrastructure, property, and crops in Chuuk and the outer islands of Ulithi and Fais in Yap; FSM patrol boats were immediately deployed to conduct damage assessments and deliver humanitarian supplies alongside medical and assessment teams; following the storm, the FSM government dispatched FSS Independence to Chuuk’s outer islands and FSS Micronesia to Yap’s outer islands to assess damage and identify priorities; FSS Palikir was also deployed but returned early due to minor damage requiring repairs.
