KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 23

Jaynes, Bill (2012-10-29). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 23 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 23: NEWS: Pohnpei—The FSM observed the 2012 International Day for Disaster Reduction alongside World Food Day through a joint event organized by the Disaster Risk Management Network, bringing together government agencies, international missions, and regional and local organizations to promote disaster-risk reduction and climate-change awareness; judicial coverage reports that the FSM Supreme Court granted a preliminary injunction in the Pohnpei Utilities Corporation matter, temporarily overturning recent decisions and orders related to PUC pending full presentation of the case, requiring plaintiffs to post an injunction bond and clarifying that the ruling does not resolve the underlying lawsuit; regional energy reporting highlights an agreement on Guam to build and operate a 100 kW solar array as part of a broader Vital Energy program aimed at facilitating more than 1 MW of renewable generation across multiple Micronesian locations over 18 months, aligning with regional energy-security goals, reducing reliance on imported fuel, and following Vital’s selection to manage and operate the Guam Power Authority Bulk Fuel Facility; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references correspondence praising renewable-energy investment and notes governance disputes surrounding the temporary suspension and proposed removal of utility board members.