KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 22

Jaynes, Bill (2010-10-04). KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 22 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 22: NEWS: Pohnpei, FSM—The FSM Congress urged President Emanuel “Manny” Mori to dismiss cabinet members found to have violated the Financial Management Act, following action by congressional committees and adoption of Resolution 16-29 introduced by Vice Speaker Frederico Primo calling for removal of officials responsible for the violations; fisheries governance coverage reports that the Technical and Compliance Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission convened meetings at the College of Micronesia–FSM China Friendship Gym beginning September 30, with delegates emphasizing stewardship of migratory fish stocks regarded as among the world’s last great fisheries, opening with tributes to FSM leaders Bernard Thoulag of NORMA and former FSM Police Chief Pius Chotailug; reporting notes heightened tensions and expectations compared with prior years as meetings were opened to broader participation, alongside associated social events hosted at the so-called “Tuna Commission” building in Pohnpei; national law-enforcement coverage announces the appointment of Takasy Reim as FSM National Chief of Police to fill the vacancy left by Chief Chotailug’s death, with the appointment issued by memorandum on September 15, coinciding with Reim’s 25th anniversary in the police force, and background detailing his education, promotions through the ranks to Investigator Level III, and stated priorities including close coordination with state and local police, strengthening safety and security nationwide, and hosting the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference in Pohnpei in mid-2011.