KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 09
Jaynes, Bill (2016-04-04). KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 09 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 09: NEWS: U.S. federal authorities arrest Cary Lee Peterson in San Francisco on fraud and related charges, with reporting noting Peterson’s recent presence in Pohnpei, his claimed efforts to establish a financial institution referred to as the “East America Bank,” and his alleged association with a local partner identified as Senator Shelton Neth; coverage details the brief appearance and rapid removal of an article from the Pohnpei State Government website that featured Peterson and promoted an “East America Development Program,” including claims of long-term plans for financial independence in sectors such as water supply, education, energy efficiency, healthcare, and job creation, with the Governor’s Office and the Banking Board indicating the article was unauthorized and not vetted; construction begins on a Supporting Center for Persons with Disabilities in Pohnpei State, marking a new social services infrastructure initiative; the Pohnpei Swimming Club represents the FSM in competition in Saipan; the Caroline Fisheries Corporation fishing tournament concludes with major prize winners announced; Cultural Day celebrations take place in Pohnpei and across the FSM, featuring vendors from throughout the state selling food, crafts, and local products at events held at the Pohnpei State Administration complex; the Pohnpei Catholic School expands digital learning capacity through an Internet Society grant supporting connectivity and education technology; the U.S. Coast Guard coordinates and assists multi-case search efforts for nine missing boaters across three separate incidents in the Pacific region; publication notices confirm The Kaselehlie Press now circulates weekly to Chuuk, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, and Australia. OPINION / EDITORIAL: a documented opinion piece addresses Cary Lee Peterson’s involvement with an unauthorized Bernie Sanders super PAC, noting cease-and-desist letters issued by campaign legal counsel; a separate signed feature introduces a trekking narrative on the “Jewel of Micronesia,” presenting an experiential account centered on the figure referred to as “Moss Man,” authored by Patricia Gillette, PhD.
