KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 10
Jaynes, Bill (2011-04-18). KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 10 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 10: NEWS: Criminal-justice reporting notes that defendants Kenit and Lukas each faced one count of forced labor and attempted forced labor, along with forfeiture allegations that would allow the U.S. government to seize assets obtained directly or indirectly from the offenses if convictions are secured, with statements emphasizing that no one should be forced to live in conditions of isolation and servitude; community and cultural coverage reports a benefit concert in Pohnpei that brought together people of all ages in support of a local cause; infrastructure and public-safety reporting details the April 11 groundbreaking ceremony for a new Pohnpei Weather Service Office facility in Kolonia Town, highlighting plans to modernize and expand meteorological data collection and warning capabilities; national policy and Compact governance coverage reports on the March 24–25, 2011 Joint Economic and Management Committee (JEMCO) meeting in San Francisco, where officials reviewed progress under the Amended Compact, adopted resolutions addressing unallocated funds, education-sector improvements, and enhanced reporting and accountability, assessed performance as roughly one-third of the funding period had elapsed, and discussed proposals including creation of a potential seventh sector under the Compact, with U.S. Ambassador Prahar underscoring the critical role of the Weather Service Office in protecting life and property and FSM and U.S. officials characterizing the meeting as producing tangible outcomes that reflected constructive bilateral cooperation.
