CFSM Convenes in Its Last Regular Session

CFSM convenes in its last Regular Session

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- day of the session, told the members, section 4 of article X of the FSM MATION SERVICE) - FSM Congress "we must fulfill the responsibility given Constitution. on October 8, convened in the Congress to us by the people we represent and C.B. 6-283, toamendP.L. No. 6-88 to chamber in its Fourth and last Regular carefully review each of these meas- reappropriate certain vetoed funds for Session of the year, but didn't have a ures. We must work toward responsible public projects in the Mid-Mortlocks. quorum, six members were present, and decisions that will benefit this nation C.B. 6-284, to further amend P.L. No. eight, excused. and its people." 4-23 to modify the use of certain previ- Congress on the second day had a The committee to wait on the Presi- ously appropriated funds for Yap State quorum with eight members present dent reported back to Congress that, public projects. and six, excused. present on behalf of the President was C.B. 6-285, proposing an amendment Speaker Jack Fritz on the second day Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael and to the FSM Constitution to provide that appointed the committee to wait on the staff members including Chief of Staff two members of Congress shall be President consisting of Senators Tony leske lehsi, and Special Assistant to the elected at large from each state. Otto of Chuuk as the chairman of the President on Governmental Affairs Luey C.B. 6-286, to appropriate $3,000,000 committee and members are Joe Uruse- K. Luey. which was previously authorized to be mal, Yap; Jacob Nena, Kosrae; and Bills Introduced: appropriated for the construction of the Wagner Lawrence of Pohnpei. C.B. 6-282, proposing an amendment College of Micronesia Palikir Campus. Fritz in his short remarks the second to section 8 and 11 of article IX and (See CFSM, Page 2)

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AN OFFICIALPUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 11 Palikir, Pohnpei, October 15,1990 Number 11 Chinese Embassy celebrates 41st China Anniversary PALIKTR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - A reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy here was held October 1, at Bernard's Res- taurant celebrating the 41st Anniver- sary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Present at the the reception were Charge d'Affairs of the Chinese Em- bassy Mr. Lu Fengding and his wife Mrs. Lu, Vice President Hirosi H. Is- mael, members of the diplomatic corps, President's cabinet members, and other officials of the National and Pohnpei NEW ZEALAND'S ENVOY CALLS ON FSM VICE PRESi^tH = new ^ealand Ambassador to the FSM Brett Llneham (far left) paid a courtesy call on Vice President State Governments. Hirosi H. Ismael (sitting at his desk). In the front is Deputy Chief, South Pacific Affairs (See CHINA, Page 2) Tadao Sigrah. people, without whose efforts the relationship between the FSM and the People's Republic of China would probably not develop so quickly, if at all: I refer, of course, to Ambassador Zhang and Mr. Lu, who made the initial contact with our government and have continued that effort ever since," said Ismael. In conclusion, Ismael said, "For these many reasons, I ask that you fill your glasses and join me in a toast to the government and people of the People's Re- public of China, to the continued good IDEPENDENCE DAY FOR CHINA - Charge d'Affairs of the Chinnese Embassy here gave Vice health of President Yang Shangkun, ^ President Hirosi H. Ismael the first piece of cake. From left to right are Ambassador of the prosperity of its people and friendship S Philippines to the FSMPurisimo De Peralta, Penny Weilbacher (in the back) Ismael, Mr. Lu, Chief, between the FSM and the People's J5 International Law Hal White, Second Secretary of the U.S. Embassy here, Mrs. Lu and, Foreign H Service Officer Marstella Jack. Republic of China,.... Gambei, in toast- ichina ______ing and others joined in. JE (Continuedfrom Page 1) H After welcoming and thanking ev- proposing a toast, in Chinese, (Gambei) eryone for being there, Mr. Lu said, which others joined. CFSM... "Today is the 41st anniversary of the Vice President in his remarks said, (Continuedfrom Page 1) founding of the People's Republic of "On behalf of President Haglelgam and Resolutions Introduced: China. This was an important historic the government and people of the FSM, C.R. 6-112, to approve the CY 1990 event which concluded a 100 year semi- I extend our congratulations to the es- Sexually Transmitted Disease Preven- colonial and semi-feudal society in teemed government and people of the tion and Control Project grant applica- China, and brought about a new social- People's Republic of China on the 41st tion pursuant to the FSM Code. ist era for China and the Chinese people." anniversary of the founding of the C.R. 6-113, respectfully requesting "In the past 41 years, especially in the People's Republic of China." the United S tales Congress to appropri- last 10 years since China introduced the "We are making history this evening ate the funding authorized by it in 1976 policy of reform and opening up to the as we join the People's Republic of for the construction of a new Commu- outside world, great progress has been China in celebrating its national day for nity College of Micronesia campus in made in all fields, and remarkable the first time in FSM. We are able to do Palikir, Pohnpei. changes have taken place across the this as a result of the efforts by our two C.R. 6-114, calling attention to the country of more than a billion popula- governments to establish diplomatic finding and recommendations of the tion," said Mr. Lu. relations between our two countries and report of the Ohio State University of In addition, he said, "It has been only the establishment of the Chinese Em- "Achieving Educational Excellence: a year since China and FSM established bassy in Pohnpei," Ismael said. The Challenge of the 90's in the FSM diplomatic relations. Though this rela- In addition, he said, "Although this for use by the National and State Gov- tionship is young, our two governments relation is still young, I am pleased to ernments and the College of Micronesia and peoples are proud of it and confi- say that it is among our fastest growing for the improvement of educational dent of its future development. I am relations with great potential for mutual systems through the Nation. sure that, with the joint efforts of the benefits. We established relations in C.R. 6-115, approving the Foreign two sides, the friendly relations and 1989 swiftly and decisively, and in just Fishing Agreement between the Mi- cooperation and the friendship between a few weeks the President will make the cronesian Maritime Authority (MMA) the two peoples will grow stronger and first state visit to the People's Republic and Union Corporation of Guam dated develop continuously." of China at the invitation of his Excel- Sept. 24, 1990, pertaining to that Mr. Lu invites everyone to "drink to lency, Yang Shangkun, the President of corporation's utilization of the fisheries the constant growth of Sino-Microne- the People's Republic of China. These resources within the Exclusive Eco- sian friendly relations, to the prosperity are great achievements and they clearly nomic Zone (EEZ) of the FSM. of FSMand the well-being of its people, point to the strong commitmentand sin- C.R. 6-116, respectfully requesting to the health of President Haglelgam cerity with which our relations were the President and the Secretary of the and to the health of the Vice President founded." Department of Transportation to begin and all our friends present today." "As we celebrate this important day, preliminary work toward extending the Mr. Lu concluded his remarks by I wish to pay tribute to two particular route of the Forum Line to the FSM. Chuuk Legislature confirms cabinet nominations WENO, Chuuk (FSM INFORMA- for the three branches of the govern- On its final day before adjourn- TION SERVICE) - The Chuuk ment, commissions and boards, au- ment sine die, the Senate passed a m Senate confirmed Governor Sasao thorities, other state's programs, the Senate resolution expressing its Z H. Gouland's nominations of direc- special blockgrantprograms, health deepest sympathy and sincere con- d> tors for his Executive Departments, and medical programs, Compact dolences to the family, relatives and o and Chuuk State Supreme court programs, and certain economic de- friends of the late Eusepio Felix z nominees, according to a release velopment projects and capital de- Muritok who passed away October > from the State Senate. velopment projects for the state. 4, after an unexpected illness. r< C Those confirmed include; Made- This is the first time in years that Muritok has been a legal aide to leine Austine, Department of Jus- the Chuuk Legislature was able to the First Chuuk State Legislature tice; Marion Henry, Department of complete its work on the budget since May 5,1990, after teaching at Commerce & Industry; Frank Cho- before the start of a Fiscal Year. In Chuuk High School for seven years. lymay, Office of Budget; Arthur the past years, continuing resolu- He was a delegate representing Ansin, Department of Agriculture; tions were adopted by the Chuuk's Macheweichun area in the Second Mark Mailo, Department of Re- unicameral Legislature to enable Chuuk State Constitutional Conven- sources & Development; Dr. Kiosi continuation of Government operation which drafted the current Chuuk Aniol, Department of Health Serv- tion until such time that the law- State Constitution. Senate Resolu- ices; Capt. Thomas Narruhn, De- makers were able to put together a tion #1-50 was introduced by Sena- partment of Transportation; Kere- budget act, and signed into law by tor Lambert Lokopwe and co-spon- cio Billy, Department of Planning the Governor weeks or even months sored by eight other senators on Oc- & Statistics; Ismael Dobich, De- after the start of those bygone fiscal tober 4, and was unanimously partment of Public Affairs; Willibi- years. adopted the same day. nat Bisalen, Department of Treas- Japan provides management of fishing ury; Joakim Kaminanga, Depart- ment of Public Works; and Kenchy vessels training to FSM citizens. James, Office of Personnel. PALIKIR (FSM INFORMATION completed their training in vessel Those confirmed for Chuuk State SERVICE) - A new training pro- management both on shore and Supreme Court Bench are; Soukichi gram, first of its kind, in manage- aboard vessel. Fritz as Chief Justice, Keske Marar, ment of Purse Seiner and deck crew The duration of the training is one John Petewon, Machume O'sonish on purse seiners is underway. This year. After completion of the train- and Wards Simina as associate Jus- program was one of the conditions ing period, a trainee will have a tices. of the fishing access agreement ne- choice of either to return home or "Appointment of the Director of gotiated in February of this year be- continue as a full-time fisherman, if the Department of Education by the tween the Micronesian Maritime hired. Governor is awaiting submission of Authority (MMA) and the Japanese The agreement stipulates that the the three candidates by the Chuuk Fishing Industries, says MMA Ex- Japanese Fishing Company will pay State Board of Education. The eight- ecutive Director Peter Sitan. a monthly allowance of $400 for member board should also be ap- This is the first time that the Japa- each trainee, also for his transporta- nese Fishing Industry members pointed by the Governor with the tion to and from Guam, in the case advice and consent of the Chuuk agreed to allow and also formally train FSM citizens on their own of a deckhand trainee, his per diem Senate," stated the release. while on travel status and insurance In another related activity, Gou- purse seiners and in Japan offices on the management of fishing ves- during the training period. land signed September 30, the The purpose of this new training budget act passed by the recently sels. Under this program a total of program, according to Sitan, is to concluded regular session of the First prepare selected FSM citizens in Chuuk State Legislature. twenty-six trainees will be trained Chuuk State Legislature Act. #1- as deckhands. The first seven train- fleet management, understanding of 13, to appropriate an annual budget ees flew to Guam where they will crew and other aspects of purse of more than $29 million for Fiscal board the assigned vessel. The other seining. Applicants came from all Year 1991 for Chuuk State. This nineteen will join them later. four states for the one year training amount includes operating expenses Four others, now in Japan have program. 4 Pohnpei is taking 1st step towards import subsi

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM IN- by Chief, Division of Agricul- be seeking funds from the FORMATION SERVICE) The ture Adelihno Lorens. Pohnpei State Legislature and Pohnpei Broiler Project, the first President of Pohnpei Poultry the FSM Congress to set up a Re- ,£> O step towards substitution of im- Products Development Associa- volving Fund which the farmers »*j V ported and supply of locally pro- tion Hainrick Stevenson, ex- may use, on a reimbursable ba- O duced chicken meat among pressed the Association's grati- sis, to obtain needed supplies Z other things, was dedicated in a tude to officials at the state and and materials for their O 1—4 ceremony held, September 21, the national levels for their sup- farms"says Stevenson. z 1990, at the Pohnpei Agriculture port in the establishment of the Governor Moses told the Station. The ceremony was at- project in Pohnpei State. Steven- chicken farmers that the chicken tended by officials of Pohnpei son noted that the Association is project is an important develop- State, the National Government, seeking financial support for a ment project aiming towards O and members of the Pohnpei $100,000 warehouse for storing substituting imported chicken H with locally raised and processed chicken. Adding that if the local demand can be satisfied, any excess can be exported to other states in the nation. Moses chal- lenged the members of the Asso- ciation to do their best and prove their ability to succeed in their endeavor. "Each of you should begin to consider for establishment of a feed plant at the right time", he said. Moses concluded his remarks pledging his administration's MALEK EN POHNPEI • Photo is taken in the Pohnpei chicken processing plant From left to support by saying, "If you can rightare:JTPATrainees:GoodwinJohn,stunningandslaughteringchickens,YosdenRobert, produce cheaper chicken, we will hanging up chicken on the conveyor chain ready for slaughtering, Kasdro Hedgar, transfering try to reduce or limit importa- bled chicken from the conveyor chain to the scalding machine, and Farm Laborer Paulus Makaya, awaiting scalded birds to be transfered from the scalding to the defeathering tion." machine. All operations in the killing room are effectively manned by four persons. Henry reiterated the impor- Poultry Product Development feed, and other supplies and tance of the project when he said Association. materials; an additional truck "this is the first pilot project Official guests were Governor to transport feed and chicken; aimed at import substitution." Resio S. Moses, Administrator and a new cold storage plant for Expressing his gratitude to FSM of FSM Division of Agriculture the storage of processed chicken Livestock Development Officer Sailas Henry who was represent- meat from the farms. Adding Haresh Patel; Pohnpei State's De- ing President Haglelgam, Vice- that in view of the increased fish- partment of Conservation and Speaker of Pohnpei Legislature ing activities, it is likely that the Resource Surveillance's Division Honorable loanis Edmund, Floor capacity of the present cold stor- of Agriculture; to the Board of Leader of the FSM Congress age plant may become inade- Director of the FSM Develop- Dohsis Halbert, and Australian, quate. For a new cold storage, ment Bank that financed the proj- United States, and the Philip- Stevenson said that a request for ect through a loan program, and pines Ambassadors, Kenneth financial aid was made to the the farmers. Brazel, Aurelia Erskine Brazeal, Australian Government to sup- Henry encouraged all concern and Purisimo A. DePeralta, re- plement the $85,000 dollars loan to promote "Malek en Pohnpei", spectively. The dedication cere- from the FSM Development for its freshness. mony program was coordinate Bank. "The Association will also (Continued on Page 5) itution of chicken CFSM official Ming Feng Tsei on bond parliamentary PALIKIR (FSM INFORMATION H mtinuedfrom Page 4) SERVICE) - A bond hearing was aw Edmund emphasized the im- visit to Australia held, Oct. 3, in the FSM Supreme z portance of the project as it con- Court before Chief Justice Edward tributes to the increase in local PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- C. King on the arrest of the Lon- o production and provide employ- MATION SERVICE) - A delega- gliner Ming Feng Tsai, its skipper z ment adding that the Legislature tion from the FSM Congress took Wu Lai Ming, and all crews. > supports such economic develop- the first official parliamentary visit King ordered a $100,000 bond to r ment efforts in Pohnpei State. to Australia on an official invitation be posted on the vessel, $50,000 C Halbert praised the farmers for Z from the Speaker of the House of bond on Captain Wu Lai Ming who M their farsightedness and empha- O sized the word "successful" by Representatives Leo Mcleay and the is responsible for the attempted z describing it in its practical terms as President of the Senate Kerry W. escape, and $17,500 bonds for the b Sibraa of the Australian National o dedication and determination. He seven crew, $2,500 each. The de- r+> thanked the staffs at various gov- Parliament, according to a release fendants upon posting the bonds as Ocr ernmental levels for their coordi- from the FSM Congress. ordered by the judge, could be free n nated efforts in establishing the The release says that there hasn't until the trial, set for Oct. 15,1990. project and its success. been any prior official parliamen- Additionally, pursuant to King's The ceremony culminated with a tary visit to any other nation which order the defendant deposited with SO guided tour of the Processing Plant has established diplomatic relations the clerk of the Supreme Court o by Kiped Albert, and the Hatchery with the FSM or even the United $1,200 for the fish caught. The de- by Hermis Mendiola. Lunch of States. posited money may be refunded in "Malek en Pohnpei" wasalso served The visit was mainly a fact find- in honor of the invited guests. the event of acquittal. Pohnpei Broiler Project is a coming trip to explore and ascertain The defendants were represented bined efforts by FSM National and areas in which the Australian Gov- by private attorney Fredrick L. Pohnpei State Governments, to- ernment and private sector could Ramp, Esq., while the Chief, Divi- gether with 18 selected farmers from assist the FSM in the exchange of sion of Litigation David Webster Pohnpei. Among them two are technology and development ideas represented the FSM Government. breeder farmers, each received 1,000 (resource and tourism), education, Ming Feng Tsai was captured, hens and 100 roosters. Together they especially post-secondary, and tech- Sept. 5, 1990 by the FSS Palikir, are to provide on a weekly basis nical assistance. while partolling the FSM Exclusive about 2,500 hatchable eggs to the The delegation was presented with Economic Zone (EEZ) in the vacin- State Hatchery that, when hatched, the opportunity to make courtesy ity of Yap State. the chicks will immediately be dis- calls upon the elected leaders a t the The vessel was engaged in an ille- tributed to two selected farmers of national, state and local level in the 16 raiser farmers each week. Each gal fishing activity within the FSM's raiser farmer raises the birds to Australia, and thereby get a good EEZ. slaughter at the age of seven weeks. cross-section exposure of govern- FSS Palikir sighted Ming Feng Tsai The live birds are then delivered mental policy makers in Australia. fishing in FSM water and when ap- from the farm to the Agriculture The trip was a most successful proached the vessel, it abandoned Station for processing. one, and will pave the way for future some of its fishing lines, increased The Pohnpei Broiler Project pro- interaction with Australia as a fel- its speed to escape. duced since May 16,1990, to Sept. 21, low Pacific island Nation taking a Finally, the FSS Palikir was steered 1990,33.8 tons of whole chicken, 18.1 more prominent lead in the Asia- close to the stern of the Ming tons of chicken parts, .5 ton of giz- Pacific Region, the release con- FengTsei, allowing three officers to zard, and 1,1 tons of chicken liver for cluded. leap on board while both vessles a total whole value of $106,000. The delegation consists of Speaker were proceeding at 8 knots speed in The processed birds are available Jack Fritz, Vice Chairman of the at $1 dollar per pound, wholesale 4 feet swells and ordered Captain price. There are presently 21 retail committee on Judiciary and Gov- Wu Lai Ming, 35, to stop his ship. outlets around Pohnpei where one ernmental Operations Nishima Yle- The Officers searched the ship and may purchase the processed chicken izah, and Vice Chairman of the discovered seven crew members and under the brand name "Malek en committee on Health, Education and 2000 Ibs. of fresh fish in the ship's Pohnpei". Social Affairs, Joe Urusemal. holds. 6 Pretrick represents FSM to SPREP O PALIKIR,.Pohnpe Pohnpei (FS(FSMINFORM INF - the Convention will come into force. Commission for Asia aannd the Pa- cific (ESCAP) and South Pacific «H MATION SERVICE) - The FSM Subsequently, the FSM Congress Department of Human Resources ratified the treaty in 1987, thus be- Forum. Secretary, Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick, coming an official member and SPREP receives its fundings from O» represented the FSM to the Inter- made an annual voluntary financial numerous sources including the _o governmental Meeting on the South contribution of $3,300 to SPREP. member countries, UN agencies, O Pacific Regional Enviornmental On July 19,1990, Western Samoa Asian Development Bank (ADP) v Programme (SPREP) Action Plan, signed its Instruments of Ratifica- and independent agencies and foun- O held at the South Pacific tion for the SPREP Convention, dations. The basic funding based on Commission's (SPC) Headquarters brought to ten the number of ratifi- the current level of voluntary con- in Neoumea, New Caledonia, from cations/accessions. Those countries tributions in accordance with an 24-28 September. Dr. Pretrick who which have now ratified/acceded to agreed formula is $285,000 per chaired the SPREP meeting was ac- the 'SPREP' Convention are Aus- annum. However, the costs of fully companied by his Acting Assistant tralia, Cook Islands, FSM, Fiji, implementing the 1991-1992 Work on Health Matters Jeff Benjamin. France, Marshall Islands, New Zeal- Programme of approximately Participants to the SPREP meet- and, Papua New Guinea, Solomon $3,300,000 in 1991 and $2,800,000 ing included ministers and senior Islands and Western Samoa. in 1992, was based on projects costs government officials responsible for Since the Convention has come estimates. health and enviornmental matters into force, the next important issue To implement its programs, SPREP from member countries; American deals with the question 'What is the had contracted Technical and Edu- Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, future for the Sount Pacific Regional cational Institutions including the FSM, Fiji, France, French Polyne- Enviornment Programme'; its fu- East-West Center, UNDP to name a sia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Is- ture relationship with other organi- few. About 153 project proposals lands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New zations, institutions; to whom it have been received under the pro- Zealand, Niue, the Northern Mari- would be responsible, and its future gram elements including; Natural anas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, relationship to the SPC. The SPREP Resource Management, Protected Pitcairn Island, Solomon Islands, Secretariat and the Steering Com- Area and Species Conservation, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, USA, mittee had done extensive research Coastal Resource Management and Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and and made recommendations on Planning, Monitoring and Control Western Samoa. which were preliminarily discussed of Marine Polution, Land-based and SPREP is an office within the in the Noumea Intergovernmental Freshwater Polution Prevention, SPC, responsible in covering a wide meeting. Some members expressed Enviornmental Education and Train- range of enviornmentally related in the meeting that some autonomy ing, Enviornmental Information, En- projects, including but not limited be given to SPREP. That it estab- viornmental Planning and Admini- to coastal management plan, pres- lishes a separate office and hire its stration; Climatic Change and Sea ervation of mangrove, wild life, on own director and staffs, but share Level Rise, Pollution Emergency land and in the ocean, oil polutions, with the SPC its operation expenses, Response and Planning, Regional erosions, dredging and sand min- financial managements, and others. Enviornmental Technical Assis- ing, to name a few. SPREP also, These are issues that will again be tance (ETA) and Meetings, Work- trains professionals and general discussed exhaustively in the next shops, and Training Courses. public in improving awareness of meeting in July next year with the The FSM requested in Program invironmental issues. hope that a settlement can be at- year 1991-1992 nine country projects In 1982, in an Intergovernmental tained. Meanwhile, SPREP's head- including; FSM Turtle Conserva- Meeting of SPREP held in the Cook quarter will remain in Noumea, New tion: East Fayu Island (Chuuk) and Islands, the founding organizations Caledonia, at the SPC's Oroluk Atoll (Pohnpei); National and governments desiring to up- Headquarter's sharing in the uses of and State Coastal Managment Plans; grade its status to a convention with its facilities. Sea Turtle Hatcheries, Yap Outer the scope of its delegated area of The founding and supporting Or- Islands; Enviornmental Impact of responsibilities, adopted a Treaty ganizations of SPREP are the SPC, Destructive Fishing.(Chuuk); EIA Instrument, which upon ratification United Nation Enviornmental Polu- Training - Fish Processing Plants; by at least ten member countries, tion (UNEP), Economic and Social (See SPREP, Page 8) Haglelgam to visit China Nahnmwarki of Mwoakilloa and Nahnalek of and Ismael to accept 2nd Kitti passed away after lingering illness. patrol boat from Australia w PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION Nahnalek of Kitti also died. FSM and SERVICE) Governor Resio S. Moses Pohnpei State Officials including, from Z PALIKIR, Pohnpei(FSM INFORMATION > ordered the state flags to fly half-staff as the National Government: Vice Presi- H SERVICE) - President John R. Haglelgam h—t will be travelling to China, Nov. 1, as his Pohnpei State went into mourning Tuesday, dent Hirosi Ismael, FSM Congress O State Visit to China, on invitation by Presi- October 16, 1990, for Nahnmwarki of Speaker Jack Fritz, Floor Leader Dohsis Z dent Yang Shang Kun to visit China. Mwoakilloa, the Honorable Sahn Johnson Halbert, Senators Redley Killion, Leo A. When visiting China, he will also go to who died at the age of 69, October 14, of a Falcam, Wagner Lawrence, Nishima Shanghai to visit industrial and agricultural lingering illness. Yleizah, FSM Chief Justice Edward C. Z Honorable Sahn Johnson was a prominent I-H establishments and meet with local leaders. King, and from the State of Pohnpei: O He will stop in Japan, on the way back from government leader. He was a legislator Z representing Mokil in the Ponape State Governor Resio S. Moses, Lt. Governor China for the Nov. 12 Crowning ceremony of Johnny P. David, Speaker Kasiano b Emperor Akihito and arriving back Mid- n O November. o- Haglelgam will also travel to Honolulu, Hawaii Oct. 27, for the first Pacific Summit which will be held at the East-West Center with President George Bush and Pacific island leaders. Bush will consult with the 13 sovereign Pacific Island states of Microne- sia, Melanesia and Polynesia on current global and regional issues. Deputy Secretary of External Affairs As- terio Takesy and Chief, Division of Interna- Johnson tional Law Hal White will be accompanying the President to the Summit. Legislature and later a Chief Magistrate and Hisdelegation to China include, First Lady has served on various boards. Paula, FSM Ambassador to Japan Masao Honorable Sahn Johnson became Peter Nakayama, Kosrae State Governor Yosiwo Nanmwarki of Mwoakilloa re-establishing Joseph, Senators Herman Semes, P. George, Acting Secretary of External the traditional chief system, but not without Mitchuo Daniel, Bernell Edward, were Affairs Epel lion, Secretary of Human Re- controversy, as the island municipality was among the multitude of people, tradi- sources Dr. Eliuel Pretrick, Secretary of without a nanmwarki for some decades. tional village chiefs, family members, Resources and Development Marcelino Honorable Johnson also was a Wahnparon relatives and friends who attended the (ordained minister) of Mwoakilloa Congre- Actouka, Office of the President Chief of funeral of and paid their last respects to Staff leske lehsi, and Graphic Artist Elieser gational Church. Rospel. The FSM Vice President Hirosi H. Ismeal the late Nahnalek Kitti, Pelisiana Peter, Accompanying Haglelgam to the Crown- paid his courtesy and respect to the late who died the night of October 11 at her ing ceremony in Japan will be First Lady Nanmwarki Johnson at his home in Kolonia residence in Kitti after a lingering ill- Paula, FSM Ambassador to Japan Masao Tuesday morning. ness. She is the wife of the Honorable Nakayama, Deputy Secretary of External A funeral service was held Tuesday (Oct. Nanmwarki Penito Peter of Kitti. Affairs Asterio Takesy, and International 16) around noon at Kolonia-Kepinle Church As Nahnalek, the traditional title con- Affairs Chief J. Raglmar Subolmar. which was attended by family members, fered upon the wife of a Nanmwarki, Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael will also relatives, friends and officials from the State due respect and honor is accorded her be traveling to Australia to accept and at- and FSM Governments including Pohnpei in all tradition and customary feasts. As tend the turn-over ceremony of the second State Governor Resio S. Moses, FSM a woman she is a mother and a resident patrol boat from Australia. FSM Ambassa- Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward C. advisor to the Nanmwarki. dor to Fiji Alik Alik and Chief, Marine Sur- King, FSM Senator Jacob Nena and others. veillence Lester Ruda will be accompanying He was buried October 16,1990, at his Nahnalek Kitti was laid to rest near her Ismae to Australia. home in Kolonia, with both Pohnpeian and home in Enipein Pah, Kitti Municipality, From Australia he will go on to the King- Mwoakilese traditional funeral feasts. No Friday afternoon, October 12,1990, fol- dom of Tonga on an invitation from the successor has been named yet. lowing an eloquent traditional funeral Deputy Prime Minister, and will be acco- He is survived by his wife Mesihna and feast. panied by Alik. Ismael is expected to return their nine children, a son and eight daugh- She is survived by her husband, eight from the trips early November. ters. sons, and six daughters. 8 SPREP...

(Continuedfrom Page 6) Port Oil Spill Response Plans; Sur- >H vey of Mercury Levels in Water 01 X> Sediment and Fish(Kosrae); Tradi- O o-» tional Resource Management and U ,o Yam Cultivation(Pohnpei) and Nu- z trient Flux in Mangrove Forests. o The Community College of Mi- cronesia will be undertaking the fol- lowing Institutional Projects; Coral Reef Enhancement; Training Mi- cronesian Teachers; Conservation o values; Zooplankton and Larval Fish Hh-4 Survey; Mangrove Crab Monitor- < PEACE RESOLUTION - Iso Nahnken of Nett Salvador Iriarte (2nd from the right) on behalf of the Z ing; Monitoring Lagoon Water 1990 Constitutional Convention (Con Con) and the peopleof the FSM, presented the peace resolution w Quality; Field Trips for Microne- which was adopted by the 1990 Con Con, to the Representative of the National Primavera Symphony sian Teachers and Students; Con- Orchestra (2nd from the left) Sept. 25, at the FSM Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, according to a release from the Embassy. First from the right is FSM Ambassador to Japan Masao Nakayama, and first from servation Posters and the Vernacu- the left is also representating the orchestra. lar Language; Field Work: Enviorn- Present at the presentation ceremony were Ambassador Masao Nakayama, staff of the Embassy, mental Science; Radio Program- Iriarteand his twostaff, and representatives ofthe National Primavera Symphony OrchestraMr.Kunio ming for Conservtion Education; Ito, and Masaaki Ishiseki. Marine Conservation, and Enviorn- The resolution expresses appreciation of the members and the people of the FSM to the National mental Science Workshop. Primavera Symphony Orchestra who visited Pohnpei earlier to promote world peace and to deepen the friendly relationship between FSM and Japan through music. For the current program year, ADP "Iso Nahnken during the ceremony expressed how important was the visit by the group to Pohnpei has awarded $900,000 for project during the convention was and that members of the Con Con were in the process of adopting several implementations in Tonga, Solo- difficult proposals at the timethe Orchestra were performing at the Con Con. The music soothed feel- mon Islands, Western Samoa, ings and moods at the Con Con. He further stated that the people of the FSM and the leaders support Marshall Islands, and FSM. In this peace activities in accordance with the Preamble of the FSM Constitution and as in the FSM Seal (Peace, Unity, Liberty), and always seek further support and cooperation from other friends," states regard the coordinator and research the release. team will visit the FSM next month In addition, the release reads that, "Mr. Ho expressed on behalf of his group sincere appreciation to develop project proposals for the to the members of the FSM Con Con, the traditional leaders and the people of FSM for the kind and FSM's share of the $900,000, says warm welcome accorded to his group. He further stated that members of the peace activity groups Dr. Pretrick, adding that the Gov- in Japan are supporting peace activities through music. In this respect, they are sending a small group ernment of Brazil has donated to Pohnpei next year in order to obtain more information and to make arrangements for another concert in 1992. He also mentioned that they are willing to fund a project to build a traditional house $10,000 for yam through SPREP (thatch roof) in which they can conduct peace concerts. Representatives of the National Primavera research for Pohnpei. Symphony Orchestra will also visit other states to perform."

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