KPress Vol. 21 Iss. 15
Jaynes, Bill (2021-07-21). KPress Vol. 21 Iss. 15 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 21 Iss. 15: NEWS: Pohnpei Department of Public Safety Director Patrick Carl orders creation of a special task force to investigate the disappearance of Kency Mack from Ahnd Atoll, detailing last-known sightings, timing of the missing-person report, and plans for coordinated island searches, while public criticism compares police response to an earlier missing former FSM senator; FSM National Olympic Committee confirms three FSM athletes—Taeyanna Adams (women’s 100m breaststroke), Tasi Limtiaco (men’s 200m individual medley), and Scott Fiti (men’s 100m sprint)—will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, naming event dates and Adams as FSM flag bearer at the opening ceremony; FSM Department of Justice files charges against an FSM-flagged fishing vessel for illegal fishing operations, including alleged shark finning, outlining enforcement actions under national fisheries law; Office of the National Public Auditor scrutinizes Madolenihmw Constitutional Convention expenditures, raising questions about use of public funds and compliance with governing rules; despite FSM border closures, a national delegation including the President travels to Hawaii for high-level defense discussions with U.S. counterparts, identifying security cooperation as the purpose of the visit; Public Transportation Authority reports corrected financial statements following accounting adjustments but acknowledges continued concerns over management practices; national health coverage emphasizes ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts, promoting vaccine uptake as part of FSM public health policy.
