KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 18
Jaynes, Bill (2012-08-20). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 18 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 18: NEWS: Chuuk—A blockade by individuals claiming ownership of land hosting the fuel farm forced the Chuuk Public Utility Corporation to ration power after uncertainty over continued fuel access, marking the third such action in a month and underscoring vulnerabilities in energy supply; Yap—State officials signed an investment agreement with Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center Company Ltd., with the Yap State Government and ETG representatives executing the deal amid public frustration over limited disclosure, unanswered requests for documents, and concerns about transparency surrounding the terms; national sports coverage highlights Keitani taking his place among FSM Olympians as FSM Wrestling prepared for its first historic Olympic match; diplomatic and security reporting notes Speaker Isaac V. Figir meeting a high-level U.S. delegation led by the Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, accompanied by senior defense officials, reaffirming the special relationship under the Compact and situating the visit within a broader Pacific tour; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary raises concerns about insufficient public input on major decisions, references ongoing leadership consultations aligned with presidential correspondence to state leaders, and includes an open letter addressing a prescription drug crisis.
