KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 08

Jaynes, Bill (2012-04-02). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 08 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 08: NEWS: Pohnpei, FSM—Members of the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) met for a closed mid-year session on March 23 at the Pohnpei State Governor’s conference room to oversee Compact of Free Association management issues, approving seven resolutions and discussing allocation choices reserved to the FSM Government, with senators permitted to attend by coordination through the Office of Statistics and Budget; energy and utilities coverage reports that Pohnpei Utilities Corporation considered using compact-funded CFC generators as a temporary stopgap power solution amid capacity constraints; disaster preparedness and humanitarian coverage highlights Micronesia Red Cross Society training focused on improving logistics readiness, inspection and refurbishment of relief stockpiles, and strengthening preparedness and response roles across chapters, with effectiveness summarized by trainers and participation from staff and volunteers; legislative coverage notes passage of “Trafficking in Persons” legislation, with President Mori emphasizing it as a first step toward meeting obligations under the Palermo Convention and related UN protocols; executive correspondence reports that President Mori notified Chuuk leadership of his intent to recall dialysis machines if they remained uninstalled and unused within three months, requesting status updates from the Chuuk State Department of Health Services on readiness to deploy the equipment and ensure effective use.