KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 07
Jaynes, Bill (2016-02-29). KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 07 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
- Has attachment: File:UN6IKSHP.pdf
Abstract: KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 07: NEWS: Kosrae’s Malem Municipal Council introduces a proposed ordinance that would prohibit non-Christian religious practices within municipal boundaries, including bans on Islamic worship, group religious gatherings, and residency for the purpose of practicing non-Christian religions, raising constitutional and human-rights concerns given that Kosrae is the only FSM state whose constitution does not explicitly guarantee religious freedom; the FSM Department of Justice formally responds to the proposed ordinance, while Malem Mayor Jonas has not yet issued a public reply and the ordinance has not been passed as of publication; Pohnpei Fitness Center formally opens in Pohnpei, expanding access to organized exercise and community health facilities; the Government of Japan provides funding for construction of a protective seawall in Sapuafik, reflecting continued infrastructure support for outer islands vulnerable to coastal erosion; FSM President and Pohnpei Governor issue public directives related to El Niño conditions, addressing drought risk and resource management; the FSM marks the death of a prominent statesman and goodwill ambassador born in Kosrae to a Kosraean mother and Pohnpeian-German father, educated at the University of Hawaiʻi’s East-West Center in agricultural economics, and widely associated with public service alongside figures such as Joeten “Tenorio” Tenorio and former Governor Benigno Fitial; fisheries and community sports coverage includes the WCPFC-hosted “Kolonia Classic” fishing tournament; health services reporting notes deployment of a mobile dental clinic to Pohnpei State Hospital to provide dental hygiene education to elementary school students statewide; Japanese-funded infrastructure projects continue with the opening of the Sekere Multi-Purpose Gymnasium; community development features include installation of a new playground at the Pohnpei Public Library, highlighting expanded recreational space for children.
