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Figir and Mackwelung inaugurated as governors of Yap and Kosrae

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM State offices replacing two term Gover- Ganngiyan, Robert Ruecho', James INFOREMATIOMN SERVICE) - In- nor Petrus Tun and Lieutenant Gover- Mangefel and Stan Kensof, all repre- augurations of Governors-elect, Lieu- nor Tony Tawerilmang. senting Yap Proper; and Sabino tenant Governors-elect and members of In Kosrae, Governor-elect Moses Sauchmal, representing Satawal, State Legislatures of Yap and Kosrae Mackwelung and Lieutenant Governor- Lemotrek and Elato Atolls; Santus States in the Federated States of elect Gerson Jackson were sworn-in Wichimai, representing Ifalik, Europik Micronesia was held, January 9, 1995, replacing the one term Governor and Fachailap; Aloysius Fong repre- in individual ceremonies scheduled in ThurstonSibaandLieutenantGovemor senting Ulithi Atoll and Mathew the two States. Lyndon Abraham. Haleyalu representing Woleai Atoll. In Yap State, Governor-elect Vincent The newly elected Yap State Senators In Kosrae State, the Senators-elects Figir and Lieutenant Governor-elect inaugurated on the same day were who were inaugurated were Albert Mathias Y. Kuor assumed the two top Clement Malalap, Ted Rutun, Tony (See IN A UGURA TION, Page 3)

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Volume 16 Palikir, Pohnpei, January 1995 Number 1 First FSM native becomes Chief Justice for FSM Supreme Court PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- of action, reconciliation and mediation. of the National Government, warning MATION SERVICE) - FSM President Additionally, Chief Justice Amaraich that separation of power should not be Bailey Olter on January 27, 1995, in a stressed the importance of cooperation taken to an extreme, to the detriment of brief ceremony at the Cabinet Room, between the S tate and National Govern- the best interests of the people and gov- administered the oath of office to Andon ments, and between the three branches (See AMARAICH, Page 3) Amaraich as the first native Chief Jus- tice of the highest court of the FSM since its inception in 1981, according to a release from the Supreme Court. The President acknowledged Amaraich's many accomplishments as a public servant, and discussed some of the goals articulated by the Chief Justice to President Olter in the past. In addition, the President discussed the responsibilities of the Supreme Court and of the Chief Justice. President Olter in his statement re- ferred to Chief Justice Amaraich's re- marks when he was sworn in as Asso- ciate Justice about two years ago in which Amaraich expressed his desire to make increasing and better use of the AMARAICH AS CHIEF JUSTICE - President Bailey Olter (right), administering the customary disputeresolution processes. oath of office to Andon Amaraich (left) as Chief Justice of the FSM Supreme Court. According to the President, the Chief Holding the bible is Mrs. A marich (center). The ceremony was held in the Cabinet Room, Justice places great emphasis on unity Jan. 27,1995. Federated Development Authority met in Pohnpei

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- was instructed to off icially inform MCCI did stress that the original proposal be MATION SERVICE) - The Federated of PDA's decision. revised/repackaged based on the recom- Development Authority consisting of If the proposal isn' t reactivated by 30 mendations of and to the satisfaction of the President and the four state gover- days of notification by the Bank, the FSMDB as outlined in its August 2&5 nors of the FSM, held a special meeting loan proposal remains canceled and the letters to EEM Corporation. in Pohnpei in December last year. money goes back to the Pohnpei sub- FSMDB explained to the PDA how Ed Mr. Shigeru Uemura, Board Chair- account. If reactivated within the 30 Sporl has managed the IDF funds since man of the Daiwa International Capital days, the loan proposal will be reevalu- 1990. The Bank's investmentofnon IDF Management Company, gave a general ated and resubmittcd to PDA for ap- funds, which follow basically the same overview of the money market in Japan. proval. guidelines as the IDF funds, has earned This company has been managing the Kikuo Apis on behalf of Extended an average return of 4.24 percent vs. the money we receive from fishing fees. Export of Micronesia (EEM) explained .51 percent that the IDF fund earned The FSM Development Bank then his company's side to the PDA. PDA during the same period by Sporl and Co. briefed PDA members on the status of decided to have the FSMDB and EEM The Bank's investments are managed the approved loan for Micronesian work together to eliminate questioned internally by their Chief Financial Offi- Canning Corporation Inc. (MCCI). The aspects of the proposal (equity contri- cer. PDA agreed with the recommendation bution, salaries, prices and building PDA approved the Bank's request to from FSMDB that the approval of the costs) as soon as possible. discontinue the services of Sporl & Co. loan be cancelled since the loan was not PDA did not set a timetable for the and allow the Bank to manage the IDF documented within 90 days of the for- Bank and EEM Corporation to work out investment portfolio. mal notice of the approval. FSMDB the questioned aspects. PDA, however, By law, the approved budget of the IDF Advisory Board, the FSMDB and Compact funding for the State of Chuuk Released PDA were taken from the income pro- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- Hospital among other creditors. duced by the Private Sector Fund. In FY TION SERVICE) - FSM President Bai- Other FSM states dealings and credit 1994, the approved budgets for all of the ley Olter received word from FSM Em- standings with U.S. vendors were also entities amounted toover$190,000. Since bassy in Washington that the Office of adversely affected. With the debt settle- most of the Private Sector funds were Territorial and International Affairs ment agreement, FSM's credibility was loaned out and all of the loans were in zero percent grace periods, there is not (OTIA) of the U.S. Department of Inte- restored. enough income to fund the approved rior released the funds for Chuuk State President Bailey Olter asked Chuuk expenses. under Compact Section 221 (b). These State Leadership to take all steps necesr PDA directed the AG's Office to draft funds were temporarily withheld until sary to settle the state's referral debts at legislation to amend the law to allow resolution of ChuukState'sdebttoGuam the Guam Memorial Hospital to avoid interests from the State sub-accounts to Memorial Hospital. the possibility of the U.S. Government be used for the operation of the IDF Word also was received from the FSM withholding the Compact Section 221 (b) expenses. Embassy in Washington, D.C., that it had health and education block grants for the Finance explained the need for an- been informed by the Office of Territo- entire FSM. other international investment manager rial and International Affairs, Depart- Oiler's Sept. 23, 1994, letter to Gover- to manage the Compact Funds. The ment of Interior, U.S. Go vernment, that it nor Gouland in response to Gouland's PDA was convinced of higher return and lower risks by taking this additional released$l,281,OOOtotheBanker'sTrust, Sept. 20,1994, lettef, proposing that his manager and so approved. October 27,1994, Pohnpei time and Oc- state's debt at Guam Memorial Hospital The IDF loan status report high- tober 26, 1994, Washington D.C. time. be retired over a six-year period during lighted the payment status of each loan This amount represents the shares for the which Chuuk Government would pay as well as summary status of the five States of Kosrae, Yap and Pohnpei. S150,000 per year, using its share of the IDF sub-accounts. It points out that A delegation from the FSM, consisting Compact Section 216(a)(2) health and four loans are to make scheduled pay- of Chuuk State and FSM National offi- medical programs, including funding for ments while eight more are scheduled cials, held meetings with Guam Memo- referrals to hospitals and treatment cen- to begin repayment in 1995. rial Hospital officials, in which Chuuk ters. Gouland also suggested immediate The IDF project status report pro- made a partial settlement and agreed to submission for a supplemental appro- vides a summary of the project history, make complete settlement of its debt priation specifically to pay for the projected benefits and the current sta- early next year. tus of the implementation of the project. outstanding medical bills from Most of the projects are progressing in Chuuk State's share of Compact Sec- GMHA. Chuuk ceased sending pa- a satisfactory manner while a few are tion 221(b), funds for health and educa- tients to GMHA until record recon- experiencing some difficulty. tion programs for Fiscal Year 1995, were ciliations were completed. Another FSM Telecom outlined for the PDA, withheld because Chuuk State did not option was to request help from the their plans for installing phones in the settle its debts with Guam Memorial FSM Congress and ChuukLegislature. outer islands for about $15 million. FSM insurance Innauguration ..... plan creates public (Continuedfrom Page 1) Welly, Fred Skilling, Steve Sigrah, H concern in Pohnpei Tadasy Sigrah and William Tosie, representing Lelu Municipality; Akiyusi PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Palsis, James Palsis, Josiah Salmon and MATION SERVICE) -TheFSMHealth Kiyus Jackson, representing Tafunsak Insurance Law, P.L. No. 8-53, created O Municipality; Hiteo Shrew, Palikkun > a public concern in Pohnpei State, said M. Shrew and Simion J. Phillip, repre- r c state Senator Herculano C. Kohler in a senting Malem Municipality; and z December 5, 1994, letter to FSM Madison T. Nena and Renster Andrew, M President Bailey Olter. "I have been representing Utwe Municipality. i MACKWELUNG SWORN-IN - Moses bombarded with concerns and com- President Bailey Olter was represented plaints regarding the present National Mackwelung (left) is being sworn-in as Governor of Kosrae. Holding the Bible at the Yap Innauguration Ceremonies Health Insurance Plan," Kohler said. during the administration of oath is Mrs. by Deputy Secretary of the Department Kohler is the Chairman of the Com- Mackwelung (center). Administering the of External Affairs John Mangefel, and mittee on Health and Social Services of oath is Kosrae Chief Justice Lyndon at Kosrae's Inaugurations Ceremonies in Pohnpei Legislature. Abraham (right). by Vice President Jacob Nena in re- Kohler asked the President to pro- sponse to invitations from the two States. pose an amendment which would ex- Amaraich empt Pohnpeians from the program or (Continuedfrom Page 1) delete the mandatory provision of the ernments. Among the important judi- law and make it optional. The law cur- cial responsibilities enumerated by the rently makes it mandatory for all FSM President in his speech was the harmo- Government employees to enroll in the nization of the application of the con- program. stitution and the national law with the Kohler stated that some enrollees have customary, social, and geographical characteristics of the Nation and the been denied medical help from the States. program. They, therefore, felt that their President Olter also noted that the health needs could adequately be met Chief Justice of the FSM has many without participating in the National responsibilities. As the top judicial Health Insurance program. With their officer of the highest court in the nation, low salaries, they would live better with FIGIR HEADS YAP STATE - Vincent he is the chief administrator of the national judicial system. the current three dollars hospital fee per Figir (center) is bieng administered the These duties are all in addition to his visit at Pohnpei Hospital. oath of office by Acting Chief Justice Constantine Yinug (left), with Carol role as a justice of the Supreme Court Kohler stated that careful and thor- Falegong, Figir's wife holding the Bible. who hears cases at both the trial and ough review of the issue prior to enact- appellate levels. ment of mandatory legislation would Olter transmitted Cairo In closing, President Olter stated that be helpful. he had no reservations that Justice Finally, Kohler recommended the Action Plan to Congress Amarich is "profoundly competent" to fill the position of Chief Justice. The Dept. of Health Services under Secre- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- newly confirmed Chief Justice took a tary Eliuel Pretrick, administer the pro- MATION SERVICE) - FSM President characteristically humble position, gram and that the change take effect as Bailey Olter on Nov. 16, 1994, trans- drawing an analogy to a story about Mr. soon as possible. The National Health mitted to Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, Eisenhower. In the story, Mr Insurance is now administered by the a copy of the Program of Action Docu- Eisenhower asks a farmer how much Office of Administrative Services. ment adopted, Sept. 13, 1994, at the milk a cow which the farmer is selling will be able to give in a year. The farmer Congress in its last special session, final Plenary Session of the Interna- tional Conference on Population and says, "I don' t know that, but I know that passed a bill that re-defined the employ- Development in Cairo, Egypt. this old cow will always give you all ees' dependent allowing for a broader President Olter said that the Program that she has to give." The Chief Justice, definition, enabling more members of in likening himself to that cow, praised of Action is for the next 15 years. The the drafters of the oath of office which an employee's family to be eligible for FSM plans to ensure a solid foundation coverage under the National Employ- states, "I promise to do my best to carry for successful implementation within out the duties of Chief Justice," and ees' Health Insurance Plan. It also the FSM. In this connection, the ex- concluded by saying, "Mr. President, make the Plan optional for national ecutive and legislative branches of the like the old cow, this old man will give government employees rather than Government plan to combine their ef- all he has 'to the best of my abilities' mandatory. forts in implementing the program. like that old cow." San Francisco Opera Center to fund raise for PATS Olter supports proposed establishement of National PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- friendships. Graduates of PATS have Weather Office on Guam TION SERVICE) - According to Judy taken responsible roles in the life of Caldwell, for centuries opera has been their communities and will continue to PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- used to tell the stories of man's conflicts, do so in the future. MATION SERVICE) - FSM President with himself and his world. Through Tickets for the opera's performance Bailey Olter expressed his appreciation powerful music and emotional song the are $5 each and may be purchased in and support for the proposed establish- Z stories deal with life's eternal struggles, advance or at PICS on the night of the ment of a National Weather Service o of love and hate, war and peace. The show. A Buffet Dinner at the Village Office on Guam in a letter to Richard H. stories are dramatic and are presented Hotel is also planned to honor the per- Hagemeyer, Director, Pacific Region, grandly on stages that create other places formers after the show. Dinner tickets National Weather Service, dated Sep- z and times, and they transport us through are $25 each and must be purchased in tember 27, 1994. o music into our own hearts, for they sing advance. All tickets are available at the Olter said he was pleased to hear of the MH of all the universal and familiar feelings Pohnpei Public Library, the Village proposed plan which will make it pos- < sible to forecast weather conditions on Z of humankind. Although sung in many Hotel, and Village Travel. All money Guam, which he expects will impact the ta languages, the music of opera commu- raised by these events will go directly to X economy of the FSM. In particular, it H nicates to its audience all the joys and PATS due to the generous donation of will help movement of airplanes and services by Continental Micronesia, pains of living that the characters depict. boats which are the main transportation Good News Press, PICS, Pohnpei Utili- On March 17, at 6:30 p.m., on the means among the islands. ties Corp., the Village Hotel, the San stage of PICS cafeteria, members of the Olter also expressed his satisfaction San Francisco Opera Center will present Francisco Opera Center, and all the with the weather service performance for Pohnpei an evening of such music individuals who have volunteered their of the stations in Pohnpei, Chuuk, and and song, appearing for their sixth year time and talents to make this event Yap which he expects to work closely in a benefit fund-raising performance possible. with the new forecast office. for PAT\S, Pohnpei Agriculture and Experience the music and songs of La Reliable weather information for Con- Trade School. The San Francisco Opera Boheme, Carmen, Man From La tinental Micronesia Airlines flights in Center is committed to reaching out to Mancha and West Side Story, and more, the FSM is being obtained from the the Pacific and since 1987 has brought during an exciting evening of opera United States mainland said a staff its activities to more than ten Pacific performed by members of the San Fran- member of the FSM Dept. of Trans- nations. This year it sends performers cisco Opera Center. portation and Communications. from Japan, Mexico, South Africa, and the United States on a Pacific Tour that brings opera to the islands of Pohnpei, Guam, and Saipan. They will sing in English and the languages of Europe, songs of love, sorrow, tragedy and hope. Medleys of the American musical the- ater will include songs from West Side Story and Man From La Mancha. Music truly provides a bridge between cultures that does not need translation. PATS has benefitted from the jour- ney these artists make each year, as have organizations in Guam and Saipan. These fundraising performances have helped PATS continue in its commit- ment to train young Micronesians in the areas of agriculture, construction, and mechanics, as well as academic skills. Just as opera represents many cultures, so too, do PATS students represent the variety of island cultures in Micronesia, allowing growth and understanding AUSTRALIAN DAY CELEBRATED IN POHNPEI - The Australian Day was celebrated, January 26, 1995, with officials, traditional leaders, and friends at the newly through living and working together, completed A ustralian A mbassador's residence in Pohnpei. A bo ve is President Baily Olter learning each other's traditions, com- (left) with Ambassador Peter Stanford (right), and a State Police Officer in the back munity responsibility, and forging new during the celebration. Farmers'Home Adm. changed to Rural Economic & Community Dev.

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- limited to District Office use only, can The FmHA Management commends H TION SERVICE) - The U.S. Farmers now be processed by the Pohnpei Area the Pohnpei staff for their dedication, Home Administration now has a new Office directly into the National Com- M their sacrifice by attending training ses- Z name. It is now called Rural Economic puter Center. This means that Pohnpei sions that started at 6:00 a.m. due to > and Community Development (RECD). Office can now provide better service to time difference between Pohnpei and This is a result of a reorganization in the Farmer's Home Administration's bor- Hawaii, and their learning enthusiasm. 1 U.S. Department of Agriculture autho- rowers by timely processing of loan The Farmers Home Administration > rized by U.S. law which the S ecretary of transactions as well as providing up-to- expressed its special gratitude to the c the Department, Mike Espy, ordered date status on borrowers' accounts, ac- FSM Telecommunications implemented last month, according to a cording to Mona J. Tara, Area Office Corporation's Plant & Engineering iM news release from the Area Supervisor, Assistant. Manager, Kevin Mulholland, and to the Shelten Neth. Lilian Andrada, Information Resources FSM Finance Department's Computer The purpose of the reorganization is to Manager, Hawaii State Office, has Technical Advisor, BernardMendis, for provide better and more efficient ser- trained the staff on various loan transac- their assistance in the initial set up of the vices to its clients and at the same time tions, status inquiry, delinquency equipment and successful conclusion reduce the current number of agencies monitoring and electronic mail. of the program. in the Department. It is expected that over the next five years, this change will save a total of $3.6 billion by the elimination of 14 separate USDA agencies and a reduc- tion of up to nearly 11,000 positions nation-wide, said Francis J. Blanco, Acting Rural Economic and Commu- nity State Director in Hilo, Hawaii. Blanco also said that the new RECD will make available the farm lending, rural housing, water and waste disposal, community facility and business and industry programs formerly administered by Farmers Home Administration (FMHA) and the Rural Development Administration (RDA). The farm loan programs will eventually become part BOH DONA TES TO FSM GAMES - The Bank of Ha wait donated thefirst check to the of a new Farm Service Agency to be FSM Games in February 1995. The FSM Games will be held in July this year. Accepting created under the reorganization. the check is the President of the FSM A mateur Sports Association, Secretary Dr. Eliuel Pretrick (left). Presenting the check is the BOH Assistant Vice President and Manager Meanwhile, services will still be avail- Christina Michelsen. Accompanying Pretrick to the presentation was James Tobin able from the existing Farmers Home (missing from the photo) who is the FSM and the Association's Sports Administrator. Administration. Further information regarding these changes will be publi- Nenafrom Kosrae radio participated in the cized as it becomes available, accord- Intern Development Program in Hawaii ing to Neth. In another related activity, access to PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- A native of Vava'u, Tonga, Uili has the Farmers Home Administration MATION SERVICE) - Tolena Nena been with the Tonga Broadcasting (FmHA) National Computer Center in from Kosrae and Katalina Uili from Commission's newsroom for seven Kansas City was successfully imple- Tonga were Hawaii Public Radio's years, writing news stories in both En- mented in the Pohnpei Area Office dur- third and fourth participants in an ongo- glish and Tongan. She is also the host of ing the period September 19 to 30,1994, ing Intern Development Program spon- two 30-minute news magazine programs according to FmHA Hawaii State Di- sored by the Pacific Islands Develop- and delivers both Tongan and overseas rector Francis Blanco. ment Program at the East-West Center news. Before implementation, all loan trans- and the Pacific Islands Broadcasting The interns work at the Hawaii Public actions were forwarded to the Guam Association and Hawaii Public Radio, Radio news department for four months. District Office for computer input into according to a May-June 1994 issue of One of the goals of the Program is to the National Computer Center. With Pacific News from Manoa. provide comprehensive daily news communications capability now opera- Tolena, from Kosrae in the FSM, is a coverage of the Pacific for Hawaii and tional, all transactions relating to loans radio news producer from the Kosrae the Pacific program, broadcast on all and grants, except for a few transactions Broadcasting Authority. Hawaii's Public Radio stations. Olter requests overtime Japan Red Cross visits George authorized to sign UN funds from Congress Pohnpei in November on Convention on Desertification PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- a fact finding mission PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- TION SERVICE) - President Bailey ley Olter transmitted to Congress legis- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Olter has informed the United Nations lation to fund the overtime accrued by MATION SERVICE) - A delegation of Secretary-General, Boutros Boutros- the National Police and the Division of Gahli, that the FSM Permanent Ambas- Immigration of the FSM Government ten members from the Japanese Red Cross Society arrived Pohnpei in No- sador to the United Nations, Yosiwo during fiscal yearending September 30, George, has been granted the authority 1994. Neither the National Police nor vember this year, on a fact-finding mis- to sign the UN Convention on Deserti- o the Immigration Division have funds to sion to the FSM, according to the De- M fication, on behalf the FSM Gov't. Z cover the overtime nor can the overti me partment of External Affairs. The Convention on Desertification be avoided. The delegation was comprised of offi- President Olter said most of the over- intends to combat desertification in those time is attributable to the large increase cials from Kanagawa Prefecture as the countries, particularly in Africa, expe- o in 1994 in the number of foreign fishing Kanagawa Prefecture Red Cross Chap- riencing serious drought causing large vesselsand aircraft flights resulting from ter in Japan has expressed keen interest land areas to become barren and increased tuna fishing activities. in issues relating to Red Cross and its unfertile. potential assistance to the FSM. The Convention was opened for signa- X Cook wants closer Pending before Congress for its ratifi- ture in Paris, France, on October 13, 1944, and remains open for signature in H relations with the FSM cation is the FSM's proposal to gain New York to October 13, 1995. PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- membership in the International Red MATION SERVICE) - FSM President Cross Society. Congress has not taken a Palikir water system Bailey Olter received from Prime Min- decision on the matter. The Red Cross ister Sir Geoffery Henry of the Cook Society and its various Chapters respond PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Islands a letter indicating his county's to emergencies and disasters suffered MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- desire for a closer relationship between by a country or a people by providing ley Olter has approved a proposal to the two countries. relief and volunteers to provide health expand distribution of water by autho- Sir Henry said his Foreign Minister rizing more house hook-ups to thePalikir will be writing to the FSM Secretary of and safety services. External Affairs to formalize the steps Heading the Delegation was Director water system in the neighboring com- necessary for accreditation of Cook Is- General of Kanagawa Chapter, munities as proposed by the Office of lands High Commissioner in Canberra Yukitsuka Kobayashi, accompanied by Planning and Statistics. to the FSM. Sub-LeadersYoshmitsuYamamotoand Special Assistant to the President for Prime Minister Henry concluded his Kasuo Konno; Recorders Kasuo National Planning, Del Pangelinan.in a letter by invitingPresidentOlter's views letter, told the President there is a suffi- on ways in which both the FSM and the Komiyama and Yuji Yokoyama; Public Cook Islands may contribute to greater Relations officer Takami Yanagihara; cient supply of water for communities Regional and Bilateral cooperation. Interpreter Ms. Yuko Kusamichi; Ac- in Tomwara, Dolon, Nanmal, Ironkodi, countant Mamoru Ishida; Nurse Kayoko and in the Capital's neighborhood. Chuuk requests Olter to ap- Seki and Secretary Kazuhiko Fujii. Completion of the system's rehabilita- The Delegation paid a courtesy call on tion is expected in March 1995 and will prove MMIC permit President Olter and in preparation for provide a surplus of water for COM- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- their visit, a staff member of the FSM FSM, which can also be shared with the MATION SERVICE) - Chuuk's House Embassy in Japan arrived Pohnpei ear- adjoining communities of more than of Rep. adopted on Nov. 3,1994,during lier to work with the Department's staff. 1200 persons. its 1st Special Session, 2nd Legislature, Resolution No. 02-94-HR-14, request- SPF donates pharmaceutical drugs to FSM ing President Bailey Olter to approve the Foreign Investment Permit appli- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- other assistance programs such as di- cation by Micronesian Marine Indus- MATION SERVICE) - A donation of saster relief and scholarships. tries Corporation (MMIC). pharmaceutical drugs has been received Last year, the Foundation decided to In justifying its support, the resolution says 20 percentof MMIC stock is owned by the FSM Dept. of Health Services inaugurate an "Essential Drugs Project" by FSM citizens; that MMIC in its pro- from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to assist countries with serious short- posed joint venture with Katau Corp. in of Japan. The Department is respon- ages of basic medical supplies and Chuuk, with 77 boats, will yield an sible for determining how they'll be medicine. Through interactionsbetween estimated revenue of over $200,000 per distributed to the four states, according officials of the FSM Embassy and the month to Chuuk Fresh Tuna, Incorpo- to the FSM Embassy in Japan. Foundation, FSM was chosen as one of rated (CFTI). President Olter has requested relevant The cargo was transported to Pohnpei the 15 countries to receive the assistance offices in the FSM National Govern- on a Ting Hong flight specially chartered this year. ment to review the resolution and make by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a The donation to the FSM is worth 55 recommendations on the course of ac- Tokyo-based charitable organization. It million Japanese Yen or, more than half tion to be taken. has extended to the FSM in the past a million in US dollars. Olter approves AG's Olter urged FSM A SA to finalize FSM Games plans ? request to establish PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- and closing ceremonies for the Games, H rep. offices in the state MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- among other things. PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- ley Olter urged the FSM AmatcurSports The games to be played during the 10 M Z MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- Association during it January 25th day meet arc as follows: track andfield; ley Olter approved on October 14,1994, meeting to get on with the task of fi- outrigger canoe racing; swimming for a request from the FSM Attorney Gen- nalizing the plans for the FSM Games men and women; baseball for men; fast- i eral to establish representative offices scheduled for July 9 to 21, 1995, in pitch softball for men; slow-pitch of the FSM National Police in each of Pohnpei, so that the four FSM States women's softball; lawn tennis for men the four FSM States to enforce national will have ample time to prepare for their and women; table tennis for men and laws against criminal acts committed in full participation. women; volleyball and basketball for i each state. The request was made in a President Olter spoke at the opening of men and women; spear fishing; and letter to the President dated Oct. 5,1994. the Association's meeting at the Central micro-all around weight lifting for men. Attorney General Camillo Noket in Building in Palikir. He acknowledged Each athlete must now begin practic- justifying his request said that the cre- that time for preparation is getting short ing if he wants to participate in the ation of the FSM National Police in but said, "...with dedication and hard Games. This, too, is true for the teams. June of 1993 by Presidential Order No. working members of this organizing Pohnpei Governor's Special Coordi- 1, was to enforce fisheries laws, the committee, all of us can achieve what nation Committee Chairman, Yasuo Controlled Substance Act, the Weap- seems to be an impossible task. So let us Yamada, reported that Pohnpei will ons Control Act, and all other laws make history by organizing and imple- welcome the FSM Games as planned. within the national jurisdiction. He menting our first ever FSM Games." He further offered assistance needed. believes this pupose can be meaning- President Olter concluded by urging Those attending the meeting besides fully accomplished by placing an en- the Committee to base its decisions on Secretary Pretrick were Jim Tobin,FSM forcement arm of the FSM National FSM National Unity. Games Sports Administrator; Sosiro Government in each of the States. Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick, the President of Yamamura, FSM Games Staff; Pohnpei In the past, there were few criminal the Association who gave opening re- Representative Shelten Neth; Maker activities in these areas. But today marks, said the youth of FSM must get Palsis and William Palik from Kosrae; criminal activities associated with fish- involved in all sports activities in order Senator Theodore Rutun from Yap; ing industries, drug trafficking, and fi- to foster unity and development in FSM. Aurelio Sauder from Chuuk and Tadao nancial crimes are on the increase and He urged the State representatives to Sigrah, Joses Gallen, James Mormad, beginning to show adverse effects on ensure their readiness for the Games.' and Mohner Esiel representing the lives in the FSM. Only through proper The Organizing Committee during the National Government. preparation and swift handling of such meeting reviewed and finalized the lists problems can we keep such crimes from of games to be played and the opening escalating to an uncontrollable level, Noket said. Decentralization of the law enforcement efforts of the FSM can ensure compliance with the FSM laws. This can be achieved by placing one or two National Police officers in each State, depending on the level of criminal activity in each state. The Atorney Gen- eral would like all four offices to be opened simultaneously. The lack of effective enforcement of these statutes in Yap State has contrib- uted to the rise in drug trafficking and fire arms smuggling in that state. Moni- toring the flow of contraband can be enhanced by implementation of the At- torney General's proposal. Investiga- tions of vessel related criminal activi- FSMASA MEETING - President Bailey Olter addressing the FSM Amateur Sports ties can also be performed by such Na- Association during their meeting held at the Central Building in Palikir. Left to right are tional Police Officers. Urgent need is FSMASA President Dr. Eliuel Pretrick, FSM President Olter, and FSM Sports Admin- shown in Yap State. istrator James Tobin. Postal Service issues stamps commemorating FSM leaders

Johnny Moses Anton Ring Buas Belarmino Hatheylul Paliknoa Sigrah

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- sues of stamps carrying the FSM lead- ticed local medicine and was credited MATION SERVICE) - The Postal Ser- ers. with saving many lives. (4) Paliknoa vice issued and released a second set of The FSM is a modern, thriving nation Sigrah of Kosrae. He was known as stamps commemorating Micronesian largely because of the wise guidance of King John. He was instrumental in leaders in a stamp issue series called, its farsighted leaders. To honor these establishing Kosrae democratic gov- Local Leaders of Micronesia. wise and resourceful leaders, the FSM ernment and democratic way of life. This distinctive set of four stamps features in this year's local leaders, is- The last king of Kosrae, he was also a honors four of FSM's very own sue these leaders who have passed from respected religious leader. prominent sons, whose immense con- our midst: (l)Pohnpei'sNahnmawarki Our first set of stamps commemorat- tributions as public servants and private Johnny Moses. Johnny Moses served ing local leaders of Micronesia was issued citizens have been felt throughout the many years as the paramount traditional on Sept. 16, 1993, when FSM honored country, according to a release from the leader of U Municipality. He was a Ambilos lehsi of Pohnpei, Andrew FSM Postal Service. member of the Pohnpei State Constitu- Roboman of Yap, Petrus Mailo of Chuuk, The stamps in frame were presented tional Convention and was a vital part in and Joab N. Sigrah of Kosrae. The first to Vice President Jacob Nena and the the unification of Micronesia as well as, Micronesian who appeared on our stamps families of those on the stamps on De- giving important help to the newly was thelatelspahuofMadolenhimw Samuel cember 27, 1994, in a brief ceremony elected leaders of the National and State Hadley, who was depicted on the PATS held in the President's Cabinet Room. Constitutional Governments. (2) Yap's stamp issued July 31,1990, with the late The Presentation of the stamp issue to Chief Belarmino Hatheylul. He was father Costigan. the Vice President was made by Post- one of Micronesia's founding fathers, The set of stamps commemorating master General Bethwel Henry and the serving asadelegateat the Micronesia's Micronesian leaders, is available at all post Vice President presented those to fami- Constitutional Convention. A champion offices throughouttheFSMandat the Phila- lies and relatives. of traditional customs, Chief Hatheylul telic Bureau in Kolonia, Pohnpei beginning The ceremony was concluded with believed in the unity of Micronesia. (3) Dec. 27,1994. Thepracticeforcommemo- the Vice President, Acting Chief Justice Anton Ring Buas of Chuuk. He was rau've stamp issues, is that the stamps are and Postmaster General signing the in- Chuuk' s first District Judge and handled available for a limited period of 12 to 18 dividual programs which have the is- many difficult land cases. He also prac- months and then will be withdrawn.

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