KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 19

Jaynes, Bill (2010-08-23). KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 19 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 19: NEWS: Community and youth coverage reports on the inaugural “Growing Up” camp reaching boys from FSM outer islands, alongside strong participation in the Pohnpei Public Library’s Summer Reading Program held from July 26 through July 30, which attracted a wide range of young participants and promoted literacy and learning during the school break; development reporting highlights the construction of Pakin Atoll’s first-ever basketball court on July 19, built with financial assistance from the Australian Embassy through its Direct Aid Program and coordinated with support from local organizations, EMC Construction, and Peace Corps Volunteer Apurou D., marking a significant community infrastructure milestone; regional security coverage notes that senior law-enforcement officials convened in Pohnpei for two major meetings, including the FSM Heads of Law Enforcement Conference followed by a two-day Micronesia Police Executive Association meeting, where participants discussed safety and security implications of regional developments, anticipated increases in travel linked to Pohnpei airport expansion, and strategies for enhanced cooperation, including a proposal for the FSM to host the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference in Pohnpei in 2011; sports and regional events reporting announces that Pohnpei was selected to host the Micronesian Games in 2014, with the Micronesian Games flag formally handed over to Pohnpei during the closing ceremony of the Seventh Micronesian Games held at the Palau Track and Field, marking the first time Pohnpei would host the event since 2002.