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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 10 Palikir, Pohnpei, December, 1989 Number 12 Philippine Ambassador presents credence

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - The first Phil- ippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the FSM, the Honorable Purisimo A. De Peralta presented his credentials to Presi- dent John R. Haglelgam during a formal ceremony held Dec. 30, 1989, at the President's Cabinet Room at the Capital in Palikir. The presentation of credence by Ambassador Peralta fulfilled the promise made by her Excellency President Corazon Aquino that she would establish an embassy in Pohnpei before 1989 ends. Present at the ceremony were DE PERALTA PRESENTS CREDENCE -Philippine Ambassador to FSM, the Honors fete Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael, Purisimo A. De Peralta, standing, is urging that the "government of the Federated States of Micronesia sees the wisdom of also establishing diplomatic presence In the Pohnpei Governor Resio S. Moses, Philippines" before presenting his credentials to President John R. Haglelgamdurlng Australian Ambassador Kenneth formal presentation ceremony held Dec. 30, 1989, in the Cabinet Room at the Brazel, U.S. Representative Office President's Office. Sitting from left counterclockwise are: President Haglelgam; Vice Charge d'Affairs Edward Michal, all President Hirosi H. Ismael, Pohnpei Governor Resio Moses, and Philippine Embassy Administrative Officer and Attache Diomedes Aboy. FSM National Government Depart- ment Secretaries and Cabinet offi- cers, and other officials. The Am- matic career. The warm and pris- bassador was accompanied by four tine ways of the Micronesian people staff of the embassy and several overwhelm me. Unspoiled and Inside: other Filipinos residing on Pohnpei. untainted, despite the evident influx 1. Constitution changes "Truk" Ambassador De Peralta, who of what is called civilization, the to Chuuk...... page 3 was born on Decembers, 1927, in atmosphere gives one a feeling of Candon, llocos Sur, Philippines, rebirth. 2. Ambassador Marehalau sworn called the occasion a historic mo- "The Philippines and the Feder- in ...... page 3 ment in the relations between the ated States of Micronesia share Republic of the Philippines and the many things in common in their 3. Emperor receives Ambassador Federated States of Micronesia. respective development as a na- Nakayama...... page 4 De Peralta, after conveying best tion. In the riptide of colonialism in wishes from her Excellency Presi- centuries past, both countries found 4. $4.5M notes signed... page 5 dent Corazon C. Aquino, said, "My themselves similarly situated, bear- presence in your great country af- ing the burdens of being wards of fords me a refreshingly new and 5. Yap senator dies ...... page 10 foreign powers. Both countries welcome experience in my diplo- (Continued on Page 11) 0* oo Proclamation

CU PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - President John R. Haglelgam has proclaimed £H Decemberl , 1989, as World AIDS day as he called upon the people of the Federated States of Micronesia E to observe the day with appropriate activities and implement ways in which FSM can combat the spread CO

The World Health Organization has designated December 1 , 1 989 as World AIDS Day. The aim of this special day is to increase awareness of the risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and z o AIDS, to strengthen AIDS prevention programs, andto promote understanding, respect and care for those with HIV infection/AIDS. It is also to provide a foundation for continuing activities for the 1990's. The Federated States of Micronesia has recently learned of its first incidence of AIDS. This knowledge z must alert us to the crucial and immediate nature of facing the reality of HIV infection. We must respond LU at once to the need of our youth to have accurate information on the avoidance of this dreadful disease. At this time there is no known cure for AIDS, a long and painful death is its only end. We must strive to assure access to information and means of prevention to avoid this fate for ourselves and our children. On World AIDS Day, governments at every level as well as non-government organizations and community groups throughout the world will sponsor events to enhance the ability of youth to avoid the risk of HIV infection/AIDS. I believe that the Federated States of Micronesia and all its citizens can and must endorse and participate in such events. I urge the organization of events in schools and elsewhere, and nationwide media attention to the importance of World AIDS Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN R. HAGLELGAM, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, do hereby proclaim December 1 , 1989, as World AIDS Day, I call upon the people of the Federated States to observe this day with appropriate activities to find and implement ways in which our Nation can combat the spread of AIDS in the FSM through education and awareness. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of November in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine." /Signed/ John R. Haglelgam President, Federated States of Micronesia November 27, 1 989 Joseph as board chairman PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM IN- Ihlen Joseph of Pohnpei as the Mendiola later turned the FORMATION SERVICE) -The new chairman while former Board's offer down. FSM Development Bank chairman Koichi Sana of Truk The Bank's Vice President's (FSMDB) Board of Directors was elected as vice chairman. position, currently held by Aren held its annual meeting in Truk, FSMDB's president Manny Palik of Kosrae, was re-an- November 18, 1989, to elect its Mori was re-appointed while nounced up to December 31, new officers and also to consider Anna Mendiola of Pohnpei who 1989, for interested applicants the filling of the three top man- is currently attached to the FSM as Palik's two-year contract had agement positions, according to Finance Department as an expired on November 02,1989. a news release by the FSM De- economist was appointed Sec- Other members of the Board velopment Bank. retary-Treasurer, a position include: Luey Luey of Kosrae and The 41st Board meeting which has been vacant since its James Lukan of Yap. The fifth elected former vice chairman creation several years back. member has yet to be appointed. Marehalau sworn in as Ambassador 1

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- to the Compact diplomatic provi- sory Board on Education, and as MATION SERVIOE) - President sions to change the designation of vice chairman of Yap Board of John R. Haglelgam administered the primary diplomats exchanged Education, Scholarship Board, Yap o the oath of office to Jesse Mareha- between the FSM and U.S. from Board of Health, and Yap Commu- lau as FSM Ambassador to the "Representative" to "Ambassador" nity Action Program; as chairman of 3 United States of America during a took effect when diplomatic notes Yap Task Force on Education, Yap r— ceremony held Dec. 1,1989, in the were exchanged on August 24, Day Committee, and as secretary/ Z Cabinet Room at the President's 1989, in Washington, D.C., be- treasurer for Yap Cooperative As- O Office. tween the U.S. and the FSM. sociation, among others. z Marehalau's nomination as Am- Marehalau also served on numer- Ambassador Marehalau, 43, is married bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- ous boards and committees for Yap to former Martha Lorerang of Mogmog, CD potentiary of the FSM to the United State and at national level including, Ulithi, Yap, and they have one son, Nelson O CD States of America was confirmed on as member of Trust Territory Advi- Marehalau, 9. 3 Dec. 1, 1989, by the FSM Con- cr gress. CD The Ambassador is a native of Falalop Ulithi, in the outer islands of Yap State. He attended St. Mary's 00 School in Yap and graduated from V0 Xavier High School in Truk and received his Bachelor of Arts de- gree in Biology from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. He previously served as Yap State Assistant Fisheries Officer and later as division chief of Yap State Marine Resources. He also served as Foreign Serv- ice Officer in the FSM External Af- fairs Department assigned to for- mer FSM Washington Liaison Of- MAREHALAU SWOriNiri-President John R.Haglelgam, left, Is administering the oath fice as Assistant Liaison Officer and of office to Jesse Marehalau of Yap as the first FSM Ambassador Extraordinary and later as Deputy Representative for Plenipotentiary to the United States of America. FSM External Affairs Deputy five years prior to his appointment Secretary Asterio Takesy, far right, is holding the Bible during the ceremony which was held In the President's Cabinet Room in the presence of Vice President Hirosi H. as Representative. An amendment ConstitutioIsmael and othern national take government cabinets officers. effect

WENO (MOEN), Chuuk (Truk) - to "Weno" as the State center, percent or 12,304 Chuuk voters The draft state constitution which changed all 39 municipal chief during March 11, 1986 general changes the name "Truk" to magistrates to "Mayors", estab- elections. "Chuuk" (CHOOK) was ratified dur- lished a bicameral legislature and The ratification of Chuuk's draft ing a state-wide referendum held one-ticket running mates for the constitution brings to a completion October 24,1989, by a vote of 7,165 offices of the governor and lieuten- the states' constitutional building for and 5,267 against, according to ant governor, also recognizes the process which began seven years State Election Commissioner roles and rights for culture and tradi- ago in FSM. Nahoy G. Selifis. tion. Yap State constitution was imple- The Chuuk's Constitution, which The draft constitution was re- mented on January 10, 1983; took retroactive effect on October 1, worked between summers of 1988 Kosrae State's on January 10, 1989, according to some Chuuk and 1989 by 29 delegates elected 1984, and Pohnpei's on Nov. 8, officials, establishes a change in from 13 Chuuk election precincts in 1984. nearly all the names of the islands in a special election held Apri 17,1988, The Chuuk constitution was Chuuk including the name "Moen" after it was defeated by some 70 (Please see CHUUK, Page 9) Nakayama as Ambassador to Japan 00 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- that led to the establishment of dip- Serlyn Phylime of Mechitiw, Weno, MATION SERVICE) - President lomatic relations with Australia, Chuuk, and they have six children. John R. Haglelgam on September Japan, the 0) A 29, administered the oath of office People's Repub- E to former FSM Chief of International lic of China, and tt Affairs Masao Nakayama as first the Philippines.

TOKYO, Japan (FSM IN- bassador Nakayama and ex- eral of the Economic Agency, as FORMATION SERVICE) - pressed hopes for better and the Minister-in-Attendance; and Former FSM External Affairs long lasting relations between Mr Fujimori, Grand Steward of Department International Af- Japan and the FSM, the release the Imperial Household. fairs Chief Masao Nakayama said, adding that Ambassador Ambassador Nakayama took officially became Dec. 7, Nakayama, whose entourage the occasion to convey to His included former Charge 1989, the first FSM Ambassa- Majesty warm greetings and d'Affaires Ira Akapito, Minister best wishes from President dor Extraordinary and Pleni- Lorin Robert, and First Secre- John Haglelgam and the people potentiary to Japan after pre- tary John Fritz, were escorted to of the Federated States of Mi- senting his Letter of Cre- the Imperial Palace in horse- cronesia and requested coop- dence to His Majesty, the drawn coaches by Imperial eration and assistance from the Emperor of Japan, according guards. government and people of Ja- to a press release by FSM The ceremony was attended pan as he undertakes his duties Embassy in Tokyo. by Mrs. Sumiko Takahara, Min- as Ambassador to Japan, the The Emperor welcomed Am- ister of State and Director Gen- press release concluded. FSM, Japan sign exchange of notes | for a grant aid of $4.5 million for Fishery Development in Kosrae ^ LELU, Kosrae (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE)- The Government of Japan Z formally agreed December 21, last 3D year to extend grant aid in the amount of $US 4.5 million to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia for the Project of Infrastructure Improve- ment for Fishery Development in the O State of Kosrae during an exchange of (D O notes ceremony held Dec. 21, in the (0 Municipal Hall in Lelu, Kosrae. 3 D* Mr. Masao Wada, Counselor at Ja- CD pan Embassy in the Federated States of Micronesia and Mr. Jesse Raglmar, FSM Chief of International Affairs, De- GO partment of External Affairs, signed the documents granting the $4.5 million on behalf of their respective governments SIGNING OF EXCHANGE OF NOTES - FSM External Affairs International in the presence of Governor Yosiwo Affairs Division Chief Jesse Raglmar, left, and Counselor at Japan Embassy George, Lt. Governor Moses Mack- In FSM, Mr. Masao Wada, right, are signing an exchange of notes on Decem- ber 21 formally conveying a US$4.5 million in grant a id for fisheries develop- welung, State Legislature Speaker ment project for the State of Kosrae during a ceremony held in the Municipal Thurston Siba, Chief Justice Harry Hall in Lelu, Kosrae, in the presence of Kosrae State government high Skilling, mayors and municipal leaders officials. Standing from leflt are: State Lt. Governor Moses Mackwelung; of Kosrae State. State Governor Yosiwo George; State Legislature Speaker Thurston Siba; The signing of the Exchange of Vice Speaker Asher Asher; State Chief Justice Harry Skilling; and Mayor of Notes formally binds the two govern- Utwe Municipality, the Honorable Maketo Edmund. ments to the implementation of the project which is expected to be com- pleted by December I990. In remarks made at the brief cere- mony, Governor George thanked the Government of Japan for its agreement to extend the grant and the FSM Na- tional Government for facilitating such approval. He made it clear that Kosrae, like other states in the nation, is com- mitted to the development of its singu- larly important marine resource. In another related activity, Raglmar and Director of the Overseas Consult- ing Department of Nippon Tetrapod Co., Ltd., Hisauori Kato signed Dec. 27, a consultancy agreement over the proj- ect in accordance with the agreed SIGNING OF CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT - The FSM External Affairs International Affairs Division Chief Jesse Raglmar, left, and specification by Dec. 6, this year. Nippon Tetrapod Co., Ltd., Overseas Consulting Department Direc- Nippon Tetrapod Co. Ltd's head of- tor Hisauori Kato, right, are signing related agreement during a fice is at Shinjuku Dai-lchi Seime Build- December 27 ceremony held at the FSM External Affairs Department ing at Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. at the Capital In Pallkir. Crawford,~Croft and Fagolimul join FSM 00 01 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- TION SERVICE) - Christina Margaret Crawford of Australia, Richard A. Croft of 0) £1 Pohnpei and Jerry Fagolimul of Ifaluk, Outer E islands of Yap, were recently appointed as 0) o Aquaculturist for the region, Fisheries Spe- cialist, and Aquacuture Specialist, respec- tively, by FSM Resources and Develop- ment Department Marine Resources Divi- sion Chief Mike Gawel. Crawford who is based in Kosrae State is funded by External Funds (U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture and Commerce) to pro- vide aquaculture for the region. Crawford received her Ph.D. degree in 1984 and a B.S. degree from the University of Tasmania, and M.S. degree in Marine Crawford Croft Biology from the University College of North He moved to Pohnpei in 1974 and spend Wales in 1976. Her thesis is entitled eco- three years exporting live aquarium animals logical study of Tasmania flounder. to U.S. markets. She received the Commonwealth Terti- In 1977 he became the Pohnpei State ary Scholarship in 1972-1974 and the Uni- Fisheries Officer and directed the operation versity of Tasmania Postgraduate Re- of the Division of Marine Resources until search Award in 1980-84. 1985. During this time the following major She served as Marine Biologist for the activities were accomplished: Pilot Oyster Culture Program Research He conducted a six month deep-water Laboratory at the Tasmanian Fisheries De- bottom fishing investigation and after its velopment Authority in Taroona, Tasmania; completion, trained 143 Pohnpeian fisher- as Biologist at the Shellfish Culture Pty., men in fishing techniques; brought a UN/ Ltd., in Bicheno, Tasmania; as a Research FAO expert to Pohnpei to demonstrate the Fellow and consultant at the James Cook production of dried sea cucumber; brought University in Townsville, Queensland, with a UN volunteer to help in refrigeration; con- Fagolimul the Giant Clam Mariculture Project. structed the current Marine Resources Crawford, who did 10 book publications, complex, including the office building, the through the University of Hawaii Sea Grant received coxswains certificate in Navigation concrete and floating docks, and the boat Program, and conducted growth studies for and Survey from Authority of Tasmania in hours. This was done with the help of the this seaweed at 20 different locations 1978 and PADI SCUBA Diving certificate in FSM National Government's Goods and around the island, established a seaweed 1984. Services Aid program received from the nursery farm, trained Pohnpeians in grow- She is a member of the Editorial Advisory Japanese; conducted a two year, PFDF bait ing this seaweed; arranged to have the board of the journal, Aquaculture and also survey around Pohnpei island which in- Japanese send a JCI team to Pohnpei to a member of Course Advisory Committee cluded constructing various baiting nets, study and make recommendations for large for the graduate diploma and Master of bait holding pens, and experimented with scale fisheries development. Their report Applied Science degree in Aquaculture at holding various species of baitfish; wrote was the basis for the establishment of the the Tasmania State Institute of Technology. and introduced proposed conservation leg- large cold storage plant now located at the Richard A. Croft who obtained a BA islations which were passed by Pohnpei commercial dock; arranged for the Army degree in 1972 from San Diego State Col- State Legislature concerning trochus, oys- Corps of Engineers to come to Pohnpei and lege in Business Administration, with a ters, black coral, mangrove crab, later produce the first, of what has since minor in Marine Ecology was appointed bumphead parrot-fish, and grouper. He become many, resource atlases; and or- FSM Marine Resources Division Fisheries also constructed the clam and trochus ganized and participated in the search and Specialist. hatchery which was later moved to Lenger rescue of more than 80 overdue Pohnpeian Croft made several trips aboard Scripps Island. Funds for the hatchery were pro- fishermen and boaters. Institute of Oceanography research ves- vided by the FSM Division of Marine Re- Croft assisted the Pohnpei Economic sels, and several trips aboard various com- sources; also arranged to have a commer- Development Au{pP%^DAJ withthe es- mercial fishing vessels based in San Diego. cial seaweed introduced to Pohnpei, irine Resources

(Continued from P&ge 6) tablishment in 1985 to 1986 of their sea- weed program which resulted in 17 acres of seaweed and cultivation. In 1987, Croft wrote a document for the College of Micronesia, Land Grant, entitled "Aquaculture Potential for Micronesia," and in 1988 to mid-1989 taught science at PICS High School, and also established their Marine Science Program. He has been experimenting with growing commercial sponges since 1984. He com- pleted a UN/FAO sponsored sponge survey of the Pohnpei lagoon, and currently is undertaking the establishment of a com- mercial sponge demonstration farm, spon- sored by the Center for Tropical and Sub- tropical Aquaculture in Hawaii. Croft is married to former Brigida Lohn of U APILMEETS IN POHNPEI -Pohnpei Governor Resio Moses, standing, is addressing the 8th General Municipality, Pohnpei. Assembly (Jan. 4-8) of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) in the presence of FSM The former Yap State Marine Resources Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, Pohnpei Speaker Annes Leben, Pohnpei Chief Justice Edwel Santos Management Division Fisheries Specialist Jerry and other FSM national and state government and traditional leaders during the opening ceremonies 0. Fagolimul of Ifalik, outer island of Yap, was held on December 4,1989, at the State Legislature Chamber in Pohnpei. Facing the camera from appointed as FSM Marine Resources Division left are: Commonwealth of Northern Marianas House of Representative Vice Speaker Benigno Aquaculture Specialist and was assigned to Sablan, APIL outgoing Secretary; Guam Legislature Senator Herminia Dierking, APIL outgoing vice Kosrae State. President; Rev. Deacon Geronimo Victor of Pohnpei Catholic Church; Pohnpei State Senator Ambros The FSM Aquaculture Center is located in T. Senda, APIL outgoing President; Pastor Isamo Welles of Pohnpei Calvary Baptist Church; Yap Kosrae State. State Senator Robert Ruecho, APIL outgoing Treasurer, FSM Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, honored Fagolimul, who was graduated from Xavier guest speaker, Governor Moses (at the podium), and Pohnpei Speaker Annes Leben, far right. High School in Chuuk in 1984, attended Hawaii Loa College, and Chaminade University of Hon- olulu, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sci- Special Session called ence and Mathematics in May 1989 through cor- respondence work in advance independent PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Bank; National Fisheries Corpora- study on propagation growth and ecology of MATION SERVICE) - President tion (NFC) capitalization and fund Trochus niloticus and Tridacna derasa. Fago- John R. Haglelgam is calling a 10 for the NFC joint ventures. limul is responsible for the day to day supervision days Special Session of the 6th Funding for maintenance and in-, of the construction, equipment installation and Congress of the FSM to begin on surance for the capitol; supplemen- start-up and operations of the FSM giant clam Monday, January 22, 1990 to con- tal budget for the National Govern- hatchery in Kosrae. sider majortopics such as Member- ment; and other matters considered Fagolimul previously served as Yap State ship and funding for membership of necessary by the Congress or the Fishing Authority Fisheries Research Assistant the FSM in the Asian Development President will also be included. in the State Fishing Authority. He also previously attended trainings and workshops, including the National Science Bruno am Foundation-Science Student Training Program, uing soon and did a research paper on the Effects of PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- being hired from Australia to bring the circus Chlorinated Seawater on Sea Urchin Fertiliza- TION SERVICE) - Circus Bruno was de- to the rest, including Truk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, tion ; and attended a Fisheries Statistics Training Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Nauru. The Course; Intensive Computer training; Clam and layed inPalau. The vessel which wascon- tracted from the Philippines to bring the cir- circus will leave Palau January 9 and per- Trochus Hatchery Technology; and aMicro-eco- form in Truk January 15-16. It will arrive nomics and project appraisal workshop. cus to Truk, Pohnpei and Kosrae states and Fagolimul, 31, is married to former Petra the rest of the Circus tour in Micronesia Pohnpei the night of the 19 and will conduct Lesaligpey of Woleai, Outer island of Yap, and never showed up in Palau, according to shows on the 20,21 and the 22 of January, they have a boy, Jeremiah, 2, and a four months Bruno Loyale. before leaving for Kosrae, Bruno, who was old daughter, Kenye. Another vessel named M.V. Bosisa is here earlier, said. 8 OS 00 First AIDS case in FSM OS PALIKIR. Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- teria, virus, parasites and other around the world have repeatedly micro-organisms, and eventually documented only three modes of 0) MATION SERVICE) - The Feder- a ated States of Micronesia joined the death occurs fromthese infections. HIV transmission, which are stated E countries that have AIDS (Acquired There is no cure for AIDS. The only here: (1). Sexual intercourse - the 0u) Immune Deficiency Syndrome) in protection we have is to educate virus is transmitted through transfer 0) officially reporting Nov. 9 its first ourselves and our families about of infected body fluids during inser- confirmed case of AIDS to the how the virus is spread, and to avoid tive (vaginal, anal or oral) sexual Z World Heafth Organization (WHO) the risky behaviors which lead to intercourse; (2). Contact with blood, o and the U.S. Centers for Disease transmission of the virus. blood products or donated organs Control, according to FSM Human The AIDS virus is not spread by and semen - transmission occurs Resources Department Secretary daily casual contact of a non-sexual through unsterilized needles and a: Dr. Eliuel Pretrick. nature (such as touching, kissing, transfusions of infected blood; and z Dr. Pretrick said that while the holding hands, etc.). It is not spread (3). Perinatally - an infected mother 0 FSM Health Services is concerned by mosquitoes, other insects or may transmit the virus to her baby £ cc with the confirmation of the first animals, or by sharing utensils or before or during birth. In the ab- z AIDS case in FSM, steps are being dishes, toilets, sinks, showers, or by sence of any effective treatment, taken to monitor and to safeguard being in the same room with some- prevention is the only way to com- the further spread of the disease. one with AIDS. bat the spread of AIDS, since cer- Pretrick also said that with the It is important to note that it is an tain sexual and drug-related prac- discovery of the first case of Al DS in individual's behavior and not one's tices greatly increase the risk of FSM, the medical officers and membership in a specific 'risk contracting the disease. Only Health Services personnel are now group' that determines whether or changes in behavior which elimi- capable in detecting the antibodies not an individual is a risk for AIDS, nate the risk of transmission of the to Al DS with the help of the test kits. FSM AIDS Coordinator Ben Jesse AIDS virus can protect the people. "However, confirmation for cases said. Ultimately, change in behavior is an will have to be provided by medical Epidemiological studies from individual responsibility. facilities in Hawaii or at the Walter Reed Laboratory in Los Angeles through the 'Western Blot' tech- nique," Dr. Pretrick added. Dr. Pretrick said the FSM's first confirmed AIDS case was 30 years b|d, bi-sexual and was married for the past year. He came back to FSM two years ago after having spent about 10 years attending school in the United States. He died suddenly on Nov. 28 of pneu- monia as a result of having AIDS. Officials have confirmed that the victim has had sexual contact with several others since his return from L.A. two years ago. "It is tragic that our nation joins the rest of the world in dealing with this worldwide epidemic as we cele- brated 'World AIDS Day' on De- cember First," Pretrick further FAMILYMEl PIN CHURCH DEDICATED - The Holy Family Catholic Church In Nepukos, added. Weno, Chuuk, was dedicated last July. President John R. Haglelgam was among the AIDS is a disease that is caused over 10 thousand people who participated in the dedication of the $312,740 church, by a virus which damages the 91 percent of which was donated locally. The two-day ceremony was highlighted by body's system for protecting itself. the turning o ver of the church keys, the construction record book and the church plan to Bishop Martin J. Neylon, S.J., D.D., and the presentation of a wooden structure In The body is unable to fight off bac- the shape of the traditional food container known as "unong" as the altar. MMA Board reorganized

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM IN- After the reorganization meet- conclusions were reached by o FORMATION SERVICE) - The ing, the new Board met with the both sides on those two issues z Micronesian Maritime Authority Japanese Fisheries Associa- and the related concerned mat- (MMA) met in Guam, December tions and discussed issues in- ters. A meeting is scheduled to 13, 1989, for its reorganization cluding transshipment (with be held again mid February this Z meeting and selected its new regard to transshipment by year to re-negotiate and follow O officers. single purse seiners and group up on the same issues, Sitan The new members from the purse seiners transshipping reported. FSM states were recommended their catch at FSM ports); single Oth er participants of the meet- by each respective governor purse seiner's permit arrange- ing were MMA Deputy Director (D 3 and appointed by the President ment; licensing Japanese long Bernard Thoulag, FSM Assis- a- in consultation with the Con- liner fishing vessels operating tant Attorney General Audrey 9 gress delegation of each state, on Guam; rate of return or the Straight, Chief Negotiator for MMA Dr. Edward Miles, South while the fifth member is ap- fee level for the right to fish in the vO pointed by the President from FSM 200 mile zone; reimburse- Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency 00 the National Government. ment to FSM of observer cost on (FAA) in Honiara Senior Econo- vfl MMA Executive Director Pe- Japan fishing vessels as previ- mist Dr. Roger Uwate and other ter Sitan said that the MMA is re- ously agreed upon; research observers which included FSM organized under title 24 of the cooperation; and employment Senators Redley Killion and FSM Code which calls for a re- and training of FSM citizens on Nishima Yleizah of Chuuk, structuring of MMA which took Japanese fishing vessels. Isaac Figir of Yap, Wagner M. effect on August 29, 1989, thus With the FSM seeking in- Lawrence and Peter Christian of basically limiting the composi- crease in the rate of returns and Pohnpei, and National Fishing tion of MMA only to designated the Japanese seeking to include Corporation (NFC) Executive representatives of the state and in the Guam-based longline Director James Movick of national governments and re- fishing vessels in the present Pohnpei, and Chuuk State Re- moving the members of the system of the MMA's permit to sources and Development Dep- FSM Congress from the MMA fish in the 200 mile zone, no uty Director Marion Henry. Board membership. Chuuk State representative who is FSM External Affairs Chuuk_ Secretary Andon Amaraich re- tains the Chairmanship, while (Continued from Page 3) Dublon is foreign and little is known the new National Government drafted, like others in the otherthree about the word except that it was appointee, Chief of Staff leske states, in compliance with a provi- derived from Captain Manuel lehsi, was elected Vice Chair- sion requiring each state to draft its Dublon who entered the lagoon in man, replacing former FSM own constitution in the Federated 1814, according to writer, chroni- Senator Elias Thomas. Other States of Micronesia Constitution cler, and educator Jesuit Father members include: Community which went into effect on May 10, Fran Hezel who added that the con- stitution-approved name of Tonoas College of Micronesia (CCM) 1979. One of the most familiar names is Trukese or Chuukese for "high- Science Department Chairman which underwent a change during point in the east." Spensin James representing the effective date of the constitution Other islands which underwent Pohnpei; Kosrae State Planner was the lagoon island in the South- change in name included: Piis- Likiak Wesley representing ern Namoneas commonly referred Losap to Piis-Emwar; Lukunor to State of Kosrae, and Resources toasDublonorTonoas. The consti- Lukunoch; Pulusuk to Houk.; Ulul to and Development Director Se- tution deletes the word "Dublon" Onoun; Onari to Unanu, Pisarach to bastian Anefal is the Yap State from the language and established Piherah, Satawan to "Satowan," representative to the Board. Tonoas as the name of that island. and Piis-Moen to Taneu." 10 en President sends Yuletide Message oo PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- wonderful holiday season and pros- challenges of the past. That much MATION SERVICE) - President perous New Year. we owe to ourselves and our nation. John R. Haglelgam said that it is a As this decade draws to a close The holiday season in our islands n0) time to renew and strengthen friend- and we look toward the challenges and communities is a time to renew E ships and to dedicate ourselves to of the 90's, I believe we can find a and strengthen friendships; a time 0) face the challenges of the next measure of comfort and strength in when our hearts are filled with the u 0) decade with the same determina- the progress we have made in main- joy of sharing and pleasant expec- tion as we had faced the challenges taining peace and harmony at home tations; and it is also a time to re- z of the past in a holiday message to and in projecting a strong and stable member our loved ones who will o the people of the FSM. image abroad. This is made pos- only live forever in our hearts and z In his message, the President sible because of your strong and memories. It is in this spirit that we =3 said: unwavering commitment to our wish you Peace, Happiness and "My Fellow Citizens, young nation. We shall dedicate Success now and in the future. The officials and staff of the Na- ourselves to face the challenges of Sincerely yours," * » tional Government join my family the next decade with the same de- /S/ John R. Haglelgam anYad I in wishinp gmourn you a joyous andsterminatio forn alats we haed faceSenatod the Presidenr Lirot w Lirow is survived by his widow, declared the winner in a four-way COLONIA, Yap (FSM INFORMA- TION SERVICE) - Yap State Legis- Sadaria Sadie Ongalibang, sons election held December 6,1989, to lature adopted a resolution mid- Alarie Falmog, 9, and Eric fill in the vacancy left behind by October, mourning for and express- Tharngan, 8, and one year old Lirow. Kensof is to take off ice on the ing on behalf of the entire state daughter, Sasha. opening day of the Fourth Regular government deepest sorrow, sym- In another related activity, Stanis- Session of the Yap Legislature pathy and condolences to the fam- laus (Stan) Kensof of Gachpar, which is scheduled to convene on ily, relatives and friends of their for- Gagil Municipality, was recently first week of January. mer colleague the late Yap State Senator Paul Lirow, who died sud- denly of pulmonary infarction Octo- ber 8, at the Yap Memorial Hospital at the age of 34. Mr. Lirow, of Tab, Tomil Munici- pality was the son of another former legislator Joachim Falmog and Anna Fugog. Lirow, who attended St. Mary's in Yap, Xavier High School in Truk and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from College of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1980, previously served as a legis- lative clerk for two year beginning in 1975 and legislative assistant from 1985 to 1987 prior to becoming the youngest senator in Yap Legisla- CATHERINE CITED- A 15 year old Catherine loanisofKitli, who Is only three feet three ture in January of 1987. inches and weighs about 70 pounds is being presented a resolution by FSM Congress A State formal funeral was held Speaker Jack Fritz, far right, during a Nov. 20 ceremony at the FSM Congress Cha- October 11 at about 2:00 in the maber at the Capital In Paliktr. The resolution congratulates Catherine, who was bom without both legs, for represen ting the FSM to the Fifth Far East South Pacific Islands afternoon, with his family members, Council (FESPIC) Games for the disabled held In Kobe, Japan, and commending her friends, members of the Yap State for her efforts, hard work and dedication ir. placing third and winning the bronze medal Legislature, governor's cabinet In the swimming events during the games. Witnessing the presentation from right members and other officials in at- sitting are: Congress Chief Clerk Henry Asugar; Assistant Chief Clerk Robert Jackson; and (standing) Catherine's uncle, Bellarmine, grandfather, Rev. Deacon tendance. Lorens loanls, and grandmother Consuelo loanls (partially hidden). FSM urged to establish diplomatic presence in Manila

(Continued from Page 1) tries, especially in the fields of De Peralta, who received his z people relations, labor, trade and Master of Arts degree in Political 3 stand as sentinels of freedom and culture. Science in Manila and Bachelor of democracy in our part of the world, President Haglelgam, called the Science degree in Foreign Service Z both assiduously work for peace occasion another important devel- from the University of the Philip- 9 and prosperity of humankind," said opment in the political and diplo- pines at Dilliman, Quezon City, has De Peralta, and adding, "The Philip- matic history of the FSM and in also a certificate in German Lan- pines and Micronesia straddle the accepting Ambassador De guage and Humanities from the O Pacific Ocean, as a result of which, Peralta's credentials, expressed University of Hamburg, Germany, Z traditions and ways of their peoples the strong desire and commitment and another certificate in Public crossed path in the late sixteenth of the government to work with De Administration from the University o century through the galleon trade Peralta and the Philippine Govern- of the Philippines in Manila. (P which was run by the Spanish colo- ment to strengthen the close and His government services include: B nizers of the Philippines. History cooperative relations which exist Philippine Consulate General in er OB tells us that the Galleon trade between the two countries. Hamburg, Germany, 1955-62; Phil- t spanned the Pacific Ocean from "Our similar colonial experiences ippine Mission to the United Nations Manila to Acapulco, Mexico, and provide the important common his- in Geneva, Switzerland, 1963-66; V0 back, Galleons sailing through the torical background which, together Office of Protocol, Department of 00 SO East Carolines." with the goodwill established Foreign Affairs in Manila, 1967-68; Ambassador De Peralta also said through mutual efforts by our two chief, Division of Intelligence & that, "In a pioneering act of friend- governments over the past several Research, Department of Foreign ship and animated by a strong years, form a strong foundation Affairs in Manila, 1969-71; embassy sense of belonging and oneness from which we can work to develop of the Philippines in Taipei, Second with Micronesia, being both located a much closer relationship," said Secretary and Consul & Charge in the southwest Pacific, the Philip- Haglelgam, and adding, "since the d'Affaires, 1971-75; Philippine pines arrived at the historic decision establishment of diplomatic rela- Consulate General in Honolulu, to strengthen historical and geo- tions and the signing of the agree- Deputy Consul General, 1976-78; graphical ties by opening diplomatic ment on economic and technical Philippine Consulate General in relations with the Federated States cooperation by our respective for- Vancouver, Canada, Deputy Con- of Micronesia through the establish- eign ministers early this year, we sul General, 1979-84; Director for ment of a resident embassy in have realized increasing activities Consular Services in the Ministry of Pohnpei. And, in this spirit, your between our countries. The four Foreign Affairs in Manila, 1984-85; Excellency, may I express a wish states of the FSM are already utiliz- Ambassador Extraordinary and which is at once a hope and prayer, ing hospital facilities in the Philip- Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to that the government of the Feder- pines. I am grateful for the assis- the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ated States of Micronesia sees the tance of the Philippine Government with concurrent accreditation to the wisdom of also establishing diplo- in facilitating these exchanges and I Republics of Liberia, Cameroon, matic presence in the Philippines." assure you, Ambassador De Per- Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Ghana He concluded by informing the alta, of my administration's commit- and Burkina Faso, 1985-86; Assis- President that, "The Philippine ment to develop and strengthen the tant Minister, Office of Middle East & Government and the Filipino people relationship between our two coun- African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign wish to express their admiration for tries." Affairs, Manila, 1987; executive your success in maintaining the In conclusion, Haglelgam, before Director, Office of Protocol, Depart- peace and unity of this young repub- conveying his good wishes to her ment of Foreign Affairs, Manila, licandonherpart, President Aquino excellency President Corazon Aq- 1988-89; Ambassador Extraordi- of the Philippines, is exerting every uino for continued good health dur- nary Plenipotentiary to the FSM, effort towards the goal of maintain- ing the holiday season and the with concurrent accreditation to the ing stability and peace and happi- years ahead, said, "I look ahead to Republics of the Marshall Islands, ness of the Filipino people." increasing cooperation and assis- Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati and Ambassador De Peralta assured tance from the Government of the Nauru. De Peralta also served as President Haglelgam that it shall be Philippines in our effort to become Philippine Delegate and/or ob- his constant and continuing full member of important interna- server to the United Nations Inter- endeavorto promote viable bilateral tional organizations and in other national Conference from 1964 to relations between the two coun- FSM diplomatic initiatives." 1966. 12 wins Pohnpei X-mas Card :0-3 Contest PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- n TION SERVICE) - An eighth grader from E Ohmine Elementary School was the grand tt u prize winner in this year's seventh annual 0) Christmas Card Design Contest for Pohnpei students. Megarry Nennis was presented with the $50 prize by Governor Resio Moses on Dec. 14, during a festive ceremony held in the Governor's Conference Room, according to the contest coordinator Pohnpei State First Lady Susan Moses. Mallissa Ladore, a Special Education student from Saladak School was also awarded the Education Director's award of $25 when she won the first place in this year's special education category. Other POHNPEI STATE CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN CONTEST WINNER • This scene first place winners received $25 cash depicting a flurry of activities In food gathering and preparation and exchanging of awards; $15 to second place winners and gifts in Pohnpeian family Christmas feast In a village setting with others pounding $10 to the third place winners. Sakau and exchanging gifts In the Nahs, won the $50 grand prize for Ohmine In a brief statement during the presenta- Elementary School eight grader Megary Nennis in the Seventh Annual Pohnpei State Christmas Card Design Contest The design Is featured on the offflclal 1989 tion, Lt. Governor Johnny David thanked all Christmas card for Gov. and Mrs. Resio Moses and Lt Gov. and Mrs. Johnny David. the winners for their efforts and hard work and urged them, their parents and teachers tionwere: (Category IV, High School) Wilbert to continue their interest in developing the (Category I, Kindergarten through sec- Roosevelt who is out of school and now unique skills in art. ond) Maxinson Gallen, grade 2, Temwen works at Village Travel wins the $25 First Nennis' drawing, which has been made School, first prize; Walter Joel, grade 2, Le- Prize for submitting the only entry in the high into Pohnpei State Governor's and Lt. wetik School, second prize; and Kialara school category this year. Governor's official 1989 Christmas Card, Johnny, grade 2, Sekere School, third prize. According to the contest coordinator or depicts a flurry of activities in food gathering (Category II, grades third through fifth) Pohnpei First Lady Susan Moses, over and preparation and exchanging of gifts in a Elwet Helgenberger, grade 5, Saladak 2,500 school children representing 28 Pohnpeian family Christmas feast in a vil- School, first prize; Eugene Amor, grade 5, schools submitted entries for this year's lage setting while others pound Sakau and Saladak School, second prize; Michelle contest with "Christmas In Pohnpei: A Time exchange gifts in a Nahs. The Church, the Welly, grade 5, Ohmine School, third prize. For Thinking of Others" as the theme. Nahs and the pine trees which lined the (Category III, grades sixth through Master of Ceremonies, State Elementary bank of the stream and are decked with eighth) Nelson Higgins, grade 8, Ohmine Education Division acting chief Moses Christmas decorations enhance the festive School, first prize; Don Pedro, grade 8, Santos said that since its inception in 1983 mood. Ohmine School, second prize; and Weller the contest has seen a steady improvement Other school children receiving recogni- John, grade 6, Saladak, third prize. in the quality of art produced.

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