j .1 S, * & ?•"<.•*•*• -•"*=--*• — - - State, FSM ,,^"^ #£& FSM Congress convened in its 4th Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- (Chuuk), Wagner Lawrence (Pohnpei) the FSM is fast approaching. Fisheries MATION SERVICE) - FSM Congress and Moses Mackwelung (Kosrae) as development was believed to be the Speaker Jack Fritz presided over the members. way to achieve economic self-suffi- opening day of the Fourth Regular Ses- The Committee informed the Presi- ciency and large sums were invested in sion of theEighth Congress, with eleven dent that Congress was in session and this area. But, "... our investments in- members present, and three were ex- would entertian any issue, legislation or vestments are going down the drain," he cused. matters that the President might wish lamented. Adding that he's beginning FSM President Bailey Olter, Vice Congress to consider. to agree with Deputy Secretary John President Jacob Nena and Acting Chief In his remarks during miscellaneous Mangefel who told the state and Na- Justice Andon Amaraich attended the business, Speaker Fritz reminded his tional Leadership Conference partici- opening day and were introduced for colleagues that this was the last regular pants that, ".... all this talk about fish recognition by Senator Redley Killion, session of this Eighth Congress thus it may turn out to be another fish story." from the State of Chuuk. must start with a clean slate. Congress He said the FSM has put all its eggs into The Invocation was given by Rev. must also accept its share of FSM suc- a basket full of holes. Dakio Syne, from the Church of Christ. cesses and its failures as part of the FSM Regarding the external debt of the The National Anthem was sung by leadership, said Fritz. government through government bor- Nanmand Youth Choir. He said he is duty bound to focus on a rowing, the Speaker said the FSM has Speaker Fritz appointed a Commit- matter of grave concern, the FSM also rung up a reckless rate of expen- tee to wait on the President consisting of economy which is not developing as ditures. In 1993, FSM borrowed more Floor Leader Joseph Urusemal (Yap) as expected while termination of the than $10 million against future Com- Chairman, and Roosevelt Kansou Compact and its financial assistance to (See CFSM, Page 2)

THE NATIONAL UNION

PEACE • UNITY • LIBERTY

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Volume 15 Palikir, Pohnpei October 30, 1994 Number 6 Fourty'-Fifth Anniversary for China celebrated in Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- TION SERVICE) - Vice President Jacob Nena represented the FSM at the 45th anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) hosted by Ambassador Chen Young-cheng at the" China Res- taurant in Kolonia, September 30,1994. Vice President Nena expressed heart- felt congratulations and best wishes from the FSM Government and thg people of the FSM to the government^ and the people of China on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Nena praised the diplomatic achieve- ments of the past five years between the A TOASTFOR THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY FOR PRC-Ambassador Chen Young-chen two countries based on shared values toasted with Vice President Jacob Nena during the 45th anniversary for the People's and common interests, and having a pr Republic of China celebrated at he China Restaurant in Pohnpei. Left is Ambassador (See CHINA, Page 2) Chen and Right is Vice President Nena. China (Continuedfrom Page 1) still a developing country due to the fact bility. In 1993, China signed economic promise of closer and stronger future that it is a huge country. and technical assistance agreements with relationships between FSM and China. Speaking of the end of Cold War he said more than 60 countries. We know that the Since the FSM is less than a decade old, that new developments indicate that China aid we can give is limited, but we commit Ithere is much to learn from China's more is in a transition period towards a multi- ourselves to it with sincerity. We attach than 5,000 years of history, with its expe- polar world, pursuing an independent no strings to whatever we can do for riences in economic and social develop- foreign policy, aimed at obtaining world them, and we never press for payment of ment. In this regard, the FSM looks to- peace and universal development. It is thedebtOurforeign trade is alsodynamic wards a closer working relationship in working for friendly and cooperative and I hope our trade partners in the de- vital development areas. relationships with all countries in the veloping countries will also bebenefitted He reiterated FSM's desire for contin- world on the basis of the five principles of by doing business with us. In the last ued commitmentand confidence between peaceful coexistence. couple of years, our trade volume with Ambassador Young-cheng said China South Pacific Island countries is on the ithe FSM and China, and concluded by stands for complete prohibition and thor- increase." proposing a toast saying, "I raise my ough destruction of nuclear weapons The Ambassador said, "I thank you for glass to the good health of President J. W adding, that recently China and Russia joining us this evening in celebrating our Zemin, to the friendly relations between X have signed an agreement by which both National Day. I also wish to take this the two Nations, and to the prosperity and sides would not target their strategic opportunity to express my appreciation success of the government and people of weapons at one another. At the same and to extend my cordial greetings to the China." time, China made a proposal to the other The Ambassador of China to FSM Chen President the Vice President, the tradi- nuclear powers to conclude an interna- Young-cheng in his remarks welcomed tional leaders, and all those who have tional convention, under which all nuclear worked together with me, for the various the guests and thanked them for honoring powers would undertake not to use nuclear his country by their presence and said that cooperation they'veextendedtome since weapons first. This draft proposal has I assumed my office here. Now, may I China has been engaged in economic been presented to nuclear countries for reform for more than ten years and is propose a toast to the good health of the discussion. President and the Vice President, to the building up the market economy struc- On foreign assistance he said, "we ture, which means that China's economic prosperity of the FSM, to the well-being maintain that all countries, the bigger and of the people of the FSM, and to the ever reform has entereda new stage. He added the smaller, the stronger and the weaker, that China has achieved high rate of eco- growing friendship between our two should play their part in the international nomic growth over the recent years, and countries." affairs as equal partners. Although China Attending the anniversary celebration the economic expansion is gaining mo- is not a part of the rich world, we look at mentum. Experience is showing that a were officials from both the FSM and the mutual assistance and cooperation Pohnpei State and Municipalities, tradi- market economy is compatible with the with other developing countries in Socialist System. With the economy tional leaders, members of the diplo- building up their respective national matic corps, private sectors and citizens rapidly developing, people's living stan- economy as our international responsi- of both countries. dards have also been improving, China is CFSM———————— (Continuedfrom Page 1) over," warned the Speaker. pact funds in addition to the $90 million The Speaker ended his remarks, by borrowed in the years 1990 and 1991, urging the Congress, his colleagues, to putting the FSM current debt at $130 work together with other leaders to solve million. In contrast, Fritz said in 1989 the economic problems confronting the the FSM had a surplus of 11.6 percent of FSM, reminding them that they must its Gross Domestic Product. But, in carry out their responsibilities until May 1993, the FSM has a negative 13.8 per- 1995, the end of their term. And then cent. He said the JTPA News painted a abide by the wishes of the voters. Mean- more"horror-filled scenario" which has while, Fritz said,"... we must give that gotten the point across. What shall we last breath to this duty- our last full do? he asked. measure of devotion." Speaker Fritz suggested FSM take Among the nearly 50, people observ- stock, revisit priorities, reassess its ing the session were officials of the course of action, and study what has National, State and Municipal govern- WORLD CLEANING DAY-Above is Vice ments, traditional leaders and the Am- President Jacob Nena cleaning outside his gone wrong and figure out how it can be office during the World Cleaning Day. In improved. The time to act is "NOW," he bassador of the Peoples Republic of the background are Martin Hagilmaiand China, government employees and the declared. "The days of lip service are Abraham Roby, both working at the general public. President's Office. SrdPITC andE&CC held in Guam PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- ties in the event of a natural disaster. MATION SERVICE) - The 3rd Annual In this connection, DOI/OTIA has $7 X Pacific Islands Training Conference million in Hazards Mitigation Funds followed the Earthquake and Hurricane available which can be used to match Conference also sponsored by the Fed- FEMA funds in lieu of local junds. a eral Emergency Management Agency Project applications filed by insular i> (FEMA). The Conference adjourned governments will be reviewed jointly r September 23, 1994, according to by OTIA and FEMA. e Bermin Weilbacher, the President's Projects must be located within Guam, M Chief of Staff who headed the FSM CNMI, U.S. Virgin Islands, American i HAPPY BIRTHDAYVICEPRESIDENT- Delegation to the two conferences. Samoa, the FSM, the RMI, or the ROB, Vice President Jacob Nena blew out the Other members of the delegation were be approved by its chief executive or one candle on his cake during his birthday Nick Andon, Federal Grant Adminis- his designee and the project must pro- celebration held at the office of the Presi- trator, FSM Office of Budget; and vide essential emergency communica- dent. Dorina Gamule, Federal Grant Ac- tion capability in the event of disaster. PRC opposes request countant, FSM Department of Finance. Olter approved distribution to grant Taiwan a Representing Yap State were Sebastian Anefal, Director of Planning; John formula proposed by the seat in the UN Soglith, Disaster Control Officer and Department of Education PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- James Sarmog, Civil Engineer with Yap PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - The Embassy Public Works. From Chuuk were Mino MATION SERVICE) - FSM President ofthePeople'sRepublicofChina(PRC) Mori, Disaster Control Officer; Pohnpei, Bailey Olter approved on September in its News Bulletin issued on Septem- Dais Lorrin, Disaster Control Officer 22,1994, the distribution formula pro- ber 9, 1994, said that it opposes the and from Kosrae, Ilai Abraham, Disas- posed by the Secretary of Education for request by Nicaragua and eleven other ter Control Officer. the remaining $300,000 of the original countries to the United Nations Secre- Other participants were from the $350,000 appropriated under Public tary-General to include on his upcom- FEMA Offices in the United States, Law No. 8-96. The law earmarked for ing General Assembly agenda an itemto Hawaii, Guam, CNMI, American Sa- Saint Mary's School in Yap $50,000 of grant Taiwan, as another China, a seat moa, FSM, Republic of the Marshall the original amount which is $350,000. in the United Nations. This move was Eighty percent or $240,000 is to be revealedin a June 28, 1994, letter ad- Islands(RMI) and Republic of dressed to the United Nations Secre- Belau(ROB). distributed to the schools based on en- tary-General Butros Butros-Ghali. The The participants were informed by Tom rollmentof all non-public schools while News Bulletin reiterated PRC's one Bussanich, representative of Depart- the remaining 20 percent or $60,000 China policy and raised its objection to ment of Interior's Office of Territorial will be distributed to boarding schools this request. and International Affairs (DOI/OTIA) only. The Bulletin said this act is an in- at the conference that the Disaster Miti- According to information from the fringement on China's soverignty and gation Pro'gram of the Office of Terri- FSM Department of Education there an intereference in China's internal af- torial and International Affairs (OTIA) are 19 eligible non-public schools in the fairs. Taiwan has belonged to China will assist insular governments to en- FSM; one in Kosrae, eight in Pohnpei, since ancient times, the Bulletin stated, eight in Chuuk, and two in Yap. adding, this is an historical fact that hance the survivability of public facili- nobody can change. The issue of Chinese representation in the United Nations Anderson as Attache at the Australian Embassy was settled once and for all politically, PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- ing bridge, music, reading, political legally and procedurally in the U.N. MATION SERVICE) - Ms. Katherine studies, fishing, and furthering her post- General Assembly. Taiwan, as a prov- Anderson has arrived in Pohnpei to graduate studies. ince of China, has no right to be a member of the U.N. It's membership in take up her position as Attache at the the regional organizations such as the Australian Embassy, according to in- Asian DevelopmentBank, and the Asia- formation from the Embassy. Pacific Economic Cooperation was Anderson has spent the last three years made possible under a special arrange- at the Department of Foreign Affairs ment by PRC. The News Bulletin said and Trade in Canberra. Prior to this she the case of Taiwan bears no analogy to spent time as a Foreign Service Officer the cases of Germany and Korea. The proposal by Nicragua and eleven other at Australian Embassies in Hanoi, countries is not a simple procedural Noumea, Nairobi and Warsaw. issue. Its real intention is to split China, During her two year tour of duty in and impede and undermine China's Micronesia, Anderson hopes to pursue reunification, the News Bulletin says. her interests in cultural exchange, play- Anderson News from the FSM Supreme Court Goods and Services PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- and Statistics are working closely with TION SERVICE) - The following is the the State of Kosrae on this project. from Japan news from the FSM Supreme Court. The National Ombudsmanof the FSM Associate FSM Supreme Court Justice S upreme Court, Peter Lohn, has resigned Richard Benson was recently designated from the Pohnpei Sports Council after PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- by Chief Justice Soukichy Fritz of Chuuk serving for two years in the Council as an State Supreme Court to serve as special appointee of Governor Johnny David. In MATION SERVICE)-A two mem- judge in the Daniel Nakayama murder his letter of resignation dated August 11, ber delegation comprised of Pohnpei case. All other Chuuk State Justices have 1994, Lohn told David he regretfully State Conservation and Resource recused or disqualified themselves from resigned because his current responsi- o the case for various reasons. bilities as Ombudsman have made it dif- Surveillance Department Chief of Daniel Nakayama, a nephew of the first ficult for him to carry out his Sports Marine Resources Division Valen- FSM President and son of FSM Ambas- Council's responsibilities on a continu- tine Martin and the FSM National -J! sador to Japan Masao Nakayama was ing basis. Government Micronesian Maritime stabbed to death on the evening of July 4, The FSM Supreme Court announced it O 1994, at the Key Club in Weno, Chuuk has available for subscriptions by any Authority (MMA) Deputy Director State. interested individuals or organizations Eugene Pangelinan went to Japan to Chuuk State has arrested four suspects the following publications: the FSM Su- attend a technical meeting with the z preme Court Interim Reporters, a compi- u in connection with this murder. Apretrial a: conference was held on Sept. 16, 1994, lation of decisions from August, 1981 to National Offshore Tuna Fisheries H and a hearing on a pretrial motions has December, 1992, Volumes 1 through 5; Association Kinakatsukyo of Japan, been set for Nov. 10,1994. Updater/Citator, Volumes 1 through 5; according to MMA Press Release. Acting Chief Justice Andon L. Digest, volumes 1 through 3, alphabeti- Amaraich of the FSM Supreme Court cal summaries of laws and where to lo- Pangelinan headed the FSM del- and Mrs. Amaraich attended the celebra- cate it in the interim reporters; and Court egation to that meeting accompa- tions of Palau's First Independence. Rules, general court orders, rules of ad- nied by Martin as technical Advisor The new joint FSM-Kosrae courthouse mission , model rules of professional con- project is getting underway with site duct, rules of evidence, FSM Rules of and Representative of Pohnpei State. preparation completed and the bidding Civil Procedure, criminal procedure, and FSM Embassy in Tokyo Charge d' on the construction is progressing. The appellate procedures. Subscription de- Affairs James Naich also attended new courthouse will be built in Tofol, the tails can be obtained by writing to FSM state's administrative center, near the Supreme Court, P.O. Box PS-J, Palikir, the meeting. agriculture station. Both the FSM Su- Pohnpei 96941 or by calling telephone The purpose of the technical preme Court and the Office of Planning No. 320-2357,2763 or 2764. - meeting was to finalize the goods and services list for 1993-1994 for Pohnpei State, who is the recipient this year. The goods and services amount that Pohnpei State has re- quested under the program totaled 73 million yen or about U.S. $730, 000 worth of goods including a new floating jetty, a patrol boat and other fisheries equipment such as boats, VHP and SSB Radios, vehicles, fish- ing gear and spare parts. Under the goods and services program, only items that will improve or develop coastal fisheries activities are per- mitted to be obtained. While in Tokyo they were accom- panied by Kinakatsukyo represen- SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - The following students are winners of school year 1994- tatives to meet with the successful 1995 RobertC. Byrd Honors Scholarship Awards. From Chuuk, Alvina Berry, Asinech suppliers of the goods and services Hellan and Sila Pwich; Pohnpei, Eleanor Lebehn and Maxine Donre; Yap, Lillian Leyamprwa and Sylvia Wuthwan; and from Kosrae Mayleen Tulensru, Jeromy Kinere, including Toa Corporation, who will and William William. This is the first year funding which is $15,000 which will be divided equally, $1,500 a year per student for jour years on the condition that the student supply the floating jetty. They also maintains satisfactory progress and carries a full-time load. For a student to be selected visited Oita Prefecture to meet with as recipient, he or she has to have a superior high school record, be a citizen of the FSM, and be a recent high school graduate. In a related activity, Alvina Berry of Chuuk, Yanmar Ship Building representa- Mayleen Tolena and Shrew Robert of Kosrae are recipients of the MobilMicronesia, Inc., tives who will provide the patrol Scholarships for academic year 1994-1995. Each award is $1,000. $500 for the Fall Semester and $500for the Spring Semester. The continuing award of the scholarship for boat for Pohnpei State. The project the following three years will be'based on each recipients cumulative grade point average is expected to be completed by the at the end of each academic year. However, if a recipients fails, he or she will loose the scholarship. The awards are for the students to attend the COM-FSM. end of this year. Mangefel and Uherbelau sign diplomatic note World Bank offering PALDCIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- States of America, an economic and scholarships to 25 students MATION SERVICE) - The Govern- defense agreement similar in concept to H ment of the Federated States of the existing agreements between the PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- W Micronesia and the new Republic of United States and the FSM and the MATION SERVICE) - President Palau established diplomatic relations United States and the Republic of the Bailey Olter on Sept. 23, 1994, in- I on October 1, 1994, according to a re- Marshall Islands. Under this arrange- formed the four State governors that S lease from the Dept. of External Af- ment the United States Government will the World Bank is offering scholar- fairs. provide Palau with certain levels of ships to 25 students per school year economic and financial support. Re- through its Economic Development ciprocally, Palau will allow the United Institute at the Columbia Univ. in States to undertake certain defense New York. The World Bank also 1 responsibilitiefor their mutual security provides a six-month internship to interests. students who successfully com- This year's independence will con- pleted the program. clude nearly 50 years of foreign control The program is for one year and it of Palau through the Trusteeship Sys- offers a Master's Degree in Interna- tem which began immediately follow- tional Affairs geared for improving ing the end of World War II. skills required for effective design The other former five districts, namely, and implementation of economic Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Is- lands, Truk, Yap and Pohnpei, have all policy in market economies, focus- FSM & PALAU ESTABLISH RELA- ing on successes and failures of such TIONS - Deputy Secretary of the Dept. of attained their rightful place in the soci- External Affairs (right) with Palau Minis- ety of nations by exercising their in- policies. ter of State Andres Uherbelau are signing alienable right of self-determination as Interested applicants are encour- the protocols establish ing relations between aged to obtain further information their two countries. guaranteed in the U.N. Charter and the Protocols were signed by Deputy Sec- Universal Declaration of Human Rights. and applications from the FSM Dept. retary of External Affairs John President Bailey Olter, September of Finance, and complete and for- Mangefel, and the Palau Minister of 12 to 16, 1994, also attended the cel- ward it to the Columbia University's State, Andres Uherbelau, in a ceremony ebration of the 50th anniversay of lib- Admission Office or the FSM Dept. held for the historic occasion which eration of Peleliu Island. of Finance. coincided with the first Palau Indepen- dence Day. October 1,1994, also marks the termi- nation the U.N. Trusteeship Agreement for Palau, the beginning of Palau's in- dependence, and the effective date of the Compact of Free Association be- tween the Government of the Republic of Palau and the Government of the United States of America. A delegation representing the FSM headed by President Bailey Olter at- tended Palau's independence celebra- tion. FSM President Bailey Olter and First Lady Amalia, accompanied by three staff members attended Palau's first Independence day held October 1,1994, culminating nearly 50 years of admin- NURSING BOARD SWORN-IN - Members of the FSM Board of Nursing established istrative responsibility of the United by the Public Law No. 8-45, with one member from each state and one from the National States under the UN Trusteeship Sys- Government, confirmed by Congress during its Third Regular Session, were sworn in by Vice President Jacob Nena in a brief ceremony, October 3,1994, in Pohnpei. Also tem. sworn in as alternate to the FSM member was Lerina Nena who also works in the FSM Palau is the last of the six districts in Department of Health Services. Secretary of Health Services Department, Dr. EliuelK. the former U.N. Trust Territory of the Pretrick thanked the members and urged them to get organized and assume their Pacific Islands, administered by the responsibilities as a functional Nursing Board. He reminded the members that the road which led to the enactment of the Nursing Act was a long and difficult one but a United S tates to attain its independence. successful one as well. Vice President Jacob Nena, and the Board members: Kun It will simultaneously enter into a Com- Monkeya, Kosrae; Anna Boliy, Yap; Wincener David, Pohnpei; Sizue Yoma, FSM; pact of Free Association with the United Shinobu Poll, Chunk, and FSM alternate representative Lerina Nena. Walter represents COM -FSM at student conference held at USP in Fiji PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Speaker of the House, a keynote speaker voice of action can be heard on issues MATION SERVICE) - The COM-FSM and formal debates. that affect the region and its future. Student Services Committee consisting "The youth of today are the leaders of The student ambassadors originating of a student representative, faculty tomorrow." With this in mind the from the island nations in the Pacific members and staff, selected Rosalinda conference enabled the students to ex- region united in exchanging opinions Walter from Chuuk State, a Sophomore press their ideas and determine their and expressing ideas as viewed through U majoring in Nursing (HCOP) to repre- role in addressing the stated issues, re- their student perspectives. These O sent the COM-FSM at the "Students sulting in the establishment of aregional evolved from the issues and status of O Voice"- The Pacific in the 90's," Con- student body through which students' such issues in their respective countries. ference. Yap approved Holland America major cruise ship to visit The Chairperson of the University of Yapese dances; tours of men's houses, the South Pacific Student's Association PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- stone money banks, stone paths in the (USPSA) International Relations MATION SERVICE) - Yap has given o villages, and historical sites; cultural Committee, Ms. Nanette Woonton in- permission to the Holland America, a events similar to those performed dur- vited one participant from each of the major cruise ship operator, to call on z ing Yap Day; the production and sale of South Pacific countries in the region, Yap on February 8, 1995, as they con- u handicrafts; demonstrations of crafts X including the Northern Marianas, Guam, tinue their Pacific cruise. H such as story board and canoe carving; the Republic of the Marshall Islands Such a visit will bring a minimum of and other activities that may be available. and the Federated States of Micronesia. 950 visitors to the island in one day. The "We believe this could be a very good The University of the South Pacific Yap State Business Forum will organize promotion tour for Yap as well as being Student's Association hosted the con- activities 10 keep the visitors entertained profitable to those who choose to par- ference in Suva, Fiji from September 5 and busy. ticipate in either the tours or the sale of to 9, 1994, entitled "Students Voice"- The Business Forum has suggested a handicrafts," said Carl R. Henlin, The Pacific in the 90's". list of activities which would be of in- President of the Business Forum in Yap. The opening address was given by the terest to the tourists. The list includes: Vice Chancellor of the University of the Second energy meeting held to prepare for future meetings with MOMI South Pacific, Mr. Esekia Solofa, and PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- states are now under temporary supply the Keynote address by the Secretary- MATION SERVICE) - The 2nd meet- contracts with MOMI awaiting the ex- General from the Forum Secretariat, the ing of government officials, private piration of existing contracts in Sept. Honorable Iremaia Tabai. sector and fisheries organizations rep- 1995, by which time a coordinated ap- The selection of who could participate resentatives was held on Sept. 29-30, proach will be undertaken by the FSM was based on an interview and ques- 1994, in Palikir to update, refine, and parties. tionnaire given to a few pre-selected adopt negotiation strategies for the In the first meeting there were dis- students to answer. Final selection was planned future meeting with officials of cussions on the energy situation in the based on an interview, questionnaire Mobile Micronesia, Inc., (MOMI). FSM states, and focus was on theexisting results, and on the following criteria: In the first meeting held in August this supply contracts, price variations among (1) undergraduate indigenous student year, it was agreed that only temporary the states and between the FSM and (T) a good command of the English extensions will be made on expired land other political entities such as Palau, language; (3) no younger than 19 or leases and supply agreements until more Northern Marianas Islands, and the older than 35 years of age; (4) relevant favorable terms can be negotiated. Some Marshall Islands. experience,(ie. through studies, work, community activity etc. of the specified Olter appointed new FSMDB Board members issues preferred, although not essen- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- State Marion Henry, Director of Re- tial.) TION SERVICE) - FSM President sources and Development; and Yap State The conference dealt with a variety of Bailey Olter has appointed Board Hilary Tacheliol, Director, Administra- issues that are important to the future members of the FSM Development tive Services. The FSM representatives generations of the Pacific. Bank as required by P.L. No. 8-47, arc Dion Neth, Pohnpei State Director The issues included education, gov- which restructured the bank, removing of Treasury and Herolyn Movick, ernment and leadership, gender, popu- it as an agency of the government and Pohnpei State Public Auditor. The 7th lation, tourism, economy, environment making it an independent banking in- member is the President of FSMDB, and multi-culturalism. stitution. Manny Mori, by virtue of his position. The uniqueness of this conference is The board members are; from Kosrae President Olter said he has accom- that it proceeded as a model legislature's State Aren Palik, now with the Bank of plished that which the law requires of conference with, parliamentary sittings, the FSM Corporate Office; Pohnpei him and urges the Presidentof the Bank, held daily and progressed in the parlia- State, William Iriarte, Director of the to call the 1st Board meeting to get mentary mode with the selection of a Dept. of Commerce and Industry; Chuuk organized. FSM National Tuberculosis Worskshop held in Palikir, Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Okihiro both from the Pacific Basin mentation in each FSM State. aH MATION SERVICE) - An FSM Na- Medical Officers Training Program The workshop provided participants W tional Tuberculosis Workshop was held (PBMOTP) in Pohnpei. Dr. Upson pre- with knowledge and available expertise z Sept. 12-16, 1994, at Palikir, Pohnpei sented a talk on Directly-Observed- which allowed for the development of with three participants (TB Coordina- Therapy (DOT) and its advantage. Dr. TB Services Improvement Recommen- tor, TB Physician, and TB Laboratory Okihiro presented the status of the DOT dations, C Y1995 State TB Action Plans, i Technician) from each FSM State in pilot project presently being conducted and draft DOT Strategies. These docu- attendance. The purpose of the work- in Pohnlangas, Pohnpei. These presen- ments provide comprehensive program shop was to: a.) educate TB staff on tations provided background informa- planning and activity tools to aggres- current TB diagnostics, treatment pro- tion which greatly facilitated the devel- sively impact on the TB situation in the tocols, recording and reporting require- opment of DOT strategies for imple- FSM. ments, TB screening, Multi-Drug Re- o sistant Tb, etc.; b.) assist State TB staff JT in developing CY1995 TB ActionPlans; c.) educate TB staff on Directly Ob- served-Therapy (DOT), and develop strategies for DOT implementation; d.) review/revise the FSM TB Plan adopted in 1990; and e.) educate TB staff on U.S. Federal Grant Budget and Finance matters. Tuberculosis in the FSM is on the rise with an annual incidence rate in excess of 1.0 person per 1,000 popula- tion. In 1993, a 71 percent increase TB cases was noted as 152 new TB cases were registered. TheFSMandStateTB staff have been working to activate ef- fective control and prevention protocols with the financial and technical assis- TB WORKSHOP HELD IN POHNPEI- TheFSMNationalTuberculosis Workshop was tance provided by the Center for Disease held in Pohnpei Sept. 12-16,1994. From Left"to Right, front ro w: Donna Wichimai, FSM Public Health Advisor; Lucy Dibay, Yap State Lab Technician; Lerina Nena, FSM TB Control (CDC), the World Health Or- Program Manager; Kenye Jackson, Kosrae State TB Coordinator. Men sitting, front to ganization (WHO), FSM Congress and back: Simao Norman, Pohnpei State Chief of Public Health; and Estephan Wichep State Departments of Health. The first Pohnpei State Public Health Nurse. Standing, left front to back: Morry Solomon, and most crucial step to impact on the Pohnpei State TB Coordinator, Helden Heldart, Chuuk State TB Coordinator, Dr. Ngas Kansou, Chuuk State TB Physician, William Nena, Kosrae State Lab Technician, Nikidy TB services available in the FSM was to Albert, Pohnpei State Lab Technician. Standing, right back to front: Thomas Walog, Yap upgrade the knowledge and skills of the State TB Coordinator; Dr. Victor Ngaden, Yap State TB Physician; Dr. Rivelee Alokoa, TB program personnel. A national Kosrae State TB Physician; Soterius Loyola, Pohnpei State TB Program Health Educa- workshop was scheduled to provide a tor; Dr. James Gollop, consultant, State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health TB Branch. common foundation of knowledge, and seek commitment from TB staff to Olter desigantes Dept, of External Affairs as achieve the goal toward TB Control and Executing Agency for Policy Advisory Team Prevention for the FSM. PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- It was funded by the 1994 TB Coop- Agency is to assure that coordination of erative Agreement Grant through the MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- the project is done properly and effec- Center of Disease Control in Atlanta, ley Olter has informed all government tively with donors, implementing Georgia. TB grantalso provided funding departments that he has designated the agencies, and among state and national for technical assistance (consultant) to Dept. of External Affairs as the Execut- governments. Effective Sept. 19,1994, the workshop. A TB consultant, Dr. ing Agency for the Policy Advisory the date of the President's letter, all James Gollop, was provided to the FSM Team on technical assistance to be communications from the FSM Gov't. by the State of Hawaii Dept. of Health' s provided to the FSM Gov't. from the to external donors must go through the TB Branch. Dr. Gollop has been Asian DevelopmentBank (ADB) under Dept. of External Affairs. All agencies working with the TB program for five the Memorandum of Understanding must comply with the new instructions years, and has experience in dealing (MOU) between the FSM and ADB, by providing the Department of Exter- with multi-drug resistant TB, etc. according to President Oiler's memo- nal Affairs with complete documenta- Other resource persons to the work- randum of September 19,1994. tion on Policy Advisory Team (PAT) at shop were Dr. Dona Upson and Dr. May The main function of the Executing the earliest opportunity. 8 CFSM appropriated $595,32 Of or 1995 Olympics and its committee PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- the Committee to try to "save some the Committee will meet and finalize its oOS\ TION SERVICE) - The FSM Congress money for a rainy day." plans and begin the implementation of appropriatedduringFY 1994, $572,000 The Vice President of the FSM Na- those preparatory plans, Otto concluded. for the 1995 FSM Olympic Games to be tional Olympic Committee, Tony Otto, In another related activity, FSM ,A held in Pohnpei, plus $23,320 for the said that the Committee has taken steps President Bailey Olter in a letter to o Committee's preparatory activities. along the lines recommended by Presi- Pohnpei Governor Johnny P. David in- The Secretary of the Department of dent Olter. As to the site, it has decided formed hi m that he has taken steps in the Health Services, Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick, that upon completion of Pohnpei S tate * s implementation of Congressional O Chairman of the FSM National Olym- 1994 Liberation Celebrations Activities, Resolution No. 7-57, C.D.I, relating to pic Committee transmitted for the Committee will work with Pohnpei the FSM Olympic Games in September President's approval the Committee's State in the up-keeping of the track and 1995. President Olter also sought z plans for the use of the funds. field and other sports facilities until the Governor David's approval and com- o FSM President Bailey Olter, in his games are held next year. A fund raising ments on Pohnpei being the location for response also shared some thoughts with committee has been established to seek the first Olympic Games. He also said, •< the Committee. He said that since no donations and contributions from the for the games to be successful and multi- w definite schedule for the Games has general public and private sector. Other sports events must be held. been established by the Committee, it committees have been established to The President said that the Sports should concentrate on some interim organize and prepare other activities. Council has held a series of meetings in actions which will assist the Soon after the return to the FSM from preparation for the games and that the Committee's preparations beforet the U.N. Population Conference in Council feels that it needs a full time spending the appropriations. Cairo, Egypt, of FSM National Olym- sports coordinator to devote his efforts The President urged the FSM Olympic pic Committee, Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick, to the preparations. Committee to obtain from the States statements of their willingness, ability FSMAG to be in the 12th edition of and readiness to participate in the games. President Olter also urged the Com- Who's Who in the World mittee to try to raise as much funds to PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- first Micronesian and FSM citizen to run the Olympic Games as possible, MATION SERVICE) - FSM Attorney be appointed to the position of Attor- rather than depending solely on Con- General Camillo Noket was informed ney General for the FS M. He also is the gressional appropriations. In this con- by Connie Harbison that his name.has first Micronesian and FSM citizen to nection, States must be requested to been selected for inclusion in the up- be admitted with all bonafide qualifi- support with money, material and food coming 12th Edition of Who's Who in cations into the FSM Bar without for the athletes. He suggested that for the World, by the publication's edi- graduating from a law school. each participant a state sends, it should be assessed $50, thus, a State would be tors. Harbison's is the Research Editor Some of Marquis publications are assessed $5,000 for sending hundred of Marquis Who's Who in America. Who's Who in America, Who was Who participants to the Games. Support Noket was asked to provide authori- in America, Who's Who in the East, should be sought from the private sector tative and comprehensive biographi- Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's within and outside of the FSM. Presi- cal data about himself, his achieve- Who in American Education, Who's dent Olter also suggested that the Com- ments and his position. The publisher Who in American Law, Who's Who in mittee work with the Department of assured him that such information he Nursing, Who's Who in Engineering, External Affairs to seek assistance from provides them will be treated with care Who's Who in Religion, to name a the foreign embassies. and respect in the years ahead. few. Marquis also publishes an Index President Olter concluded by advising Noket distinguished himself as the to Marquis Who's Who Publications.

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