KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 15
Jaynes, Bill (2012-07-09). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 15 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 15: NEWS: Pohnpei, FSM—Officials from the Piggery Advisory Council, Pohnpei State Government, and the diplomatic corps marked the launch of a “dry litter” piggery project with the handover of approximately $61,550 in Japanese funding, an initiative aimed at curbing unmanaged piggery waste by converting it into manageable byproducts and addressing public health and environmental concerns, reflecting broader human security priorities discussed at PALM 6 in Okinawa; regional fisheries governance coverage reports progress in negotiations resulting in a comprehensive financial package that would provide Pacific Island Parties with $63 million annually over ten years, establish vessel-day payments more than 50 percent above the regional benchmark, secure a 17 percent return on the value of fish caught by U.S. fleets, and ensure fair compensation for fishing opportunities in non-PNA waters, with U.S. officials characterizing the agreement as a significant advancement toward a sustainable future for Pacific peoples and committing to resolve remaining technical issues to extend the treaty; governance and accountability reporting notes that Yap State’s Office of the Public Auditor and Office of the Attorney General signed a memorandum of understanding on July 2, 2012, to formalize cooperation in investigating and prosecuting financial crimes involving government resources; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references accreditation reviews of the College of Micronesia–FSM, noting confidence expressed by the accrediting commission in the institution’s path toward improvement and continued accreditation, alongside ongoing requirements to address prior recommendations.
