KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 08

Jaynes, Bill (2013-03-25). KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 08 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 08: NEWS: Kolonia, Pohnpei—International Women’s Day celebrations were organized by the Pohnpei Women’s Council and featured the first-ever Urohs en Pohnpei competition, alongside dance, tent displays, and cultural activities aimed at encouraging Pohnpeian women to develop livelihoods through the creation and sale of local products; environmental coverage highlights growing regional momentum for shark and manta ray protection and community-based “Go Local” initiatives in Pohnpei’s outer islands; electoral reporting details a petition filed by candidate Francisco Perman alleging violations of election law in Pohnpei’s Election District One, citing ballot printing timelines, requests for additional ballots at polling places, handling of ballot boxes, and discrepancies involving homebound voting, while election officials noted statutory timelines for responses and certification procedures and the winning candidate had not yet filed a reply; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references Office of Fisheries and Aquaculture enforcement of long-standing transshipment fee requirements for fishing companies, discussing economic contributions of the sector and historical non-enforcement.