KPress Vol. 19 Iss. 09
Jaynes, Bill (2019-04-15). KPress Vol. 19 Iss. 09 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 19 Iss. 09: NEWS: Pacific Partnership 2019 formally opens in Chuuk after a humanitarian diversion to the Mortlocks following Typhoon Wutip, with ceremonies aboard the USNS Brunswick attended by Chuuk Governor Johnson Elimo, FSM Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lorin Robert, U.S. Ambassador Robert Riley, and senior military leadership outlining multinational medical, engineering, and disaster-response activities under the Compact of Free Association; Pohnpei State prosecutors file criminal charges against seven individuals—James Hadley, Jim George, Johnny Rantung, Mariana Silwer, Mayson Victor, Resner Manuel, and Saferi Wantoro—alleging kidnapping, trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, and sexual servitude of minors, supported by FSM Supreme Court–authorized search warrants covering vehicles, vessels, structures near the Dekehtik Causeway, and digital devices; the FSM Office of the National Election Director orders a revote at the Pohnpei Special Polling Place for the Kosrae four-year at-large congressional seat due to ballot shortages, while an FSM Supreme Court panel led by Chief Justice Dennis Yamase denies Vice President Yosiwo George’s election challenge; the Embassy of Japan signs grant-funded projects including a medical waste incinerator for Yap State Hospital, power sector upgrades in Kosrae, and a disability support center in Pohnpei implemented through the Pohnpei Consumer Organization; Pohnpei Hospital conducts the state’s first live gastrointestinal endoscopy via international telemedicine led by Dr. Payne Perman; FSM swimmers earn medals and set national records at the inaugural Micronesian Swimming Championships in Palau; the Care Micronesia Foundation secures passage of legislation raising Pohnpei’s age of consent from 16 to 18 following coordinated advocacy with civil society groups; FSM President Peter Christian and Vice President Yosiwo George meet with Asian Development Bank officials regarding approximately $26 million in proposed infrastructure grants; the FSM Supreme Court and the Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative deliver access-to-justice training to civil society organizations.
