KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 09

Jaynes, Bill (2012-04-16). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 09 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 09: NEWS: Pohnpei, FSM—Australia’s Head of State made a historic visit to the Federated States of Micronesia, with welcoming ceremonies and remarks at an evening reception underscoring bilateral ties, regional partnership, and shared priorities, and visiting dignitaries received on the tarmac by FSM Vice President Alik Alik; public-safety and community coverage notes a visit by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia and observances tied to Chuuk Cultural Day; legislative coverage reports that the Pohnpei State Legislature began consideration of a “by request” bill aimed at addressing the island’s power crisis by restructuring governance of Pohnpei Utilities Corporation, including eliminating the Board of Residential Properties and Public Utilities, shifting tariff-setting authority to the PUC Board, enabling the Governor to appoint new leadership to act swiftly, authorizing outsourcing of power generation and partnerships with independent producers and joint ventures, and amending Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Pohnpei Code to allow commercially accepted management practices, with the bill assigned to the Standing Committee on Public Works and hearings pending; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary discusses media law and equal-airtime requirements in the region and reflects on the significance of Australia’s engagement with the Pacific.