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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA .. ^——lv — —4 Volume 15 Palikir, Pohnpei, July - August 1994 Number 4 Ambassador of Holy See Presents Credentials PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- aiding the family to achieve that pur- MATION SERVICE)- Apostolic Nun- pose was stressed in His Holiness" mes- cio Thomas A. White, of the Holy See, sage for World Peace Day 1994, while also known as the Vatican, presented said. his letters of credence to President Bai- In reference to the Cairo International ley Olter in a brief ceremony held July Conference on Population, White re- 11, 1994, in the Cabinet Room. layed the Pope's grave concern about In presenting his letters of credence the insignificant place given to the from His Holiness Pope John Paul II, family, and family values, in the New White said that he is honored to be the York Draft for final document of that first Apostolic Nuncio to the FSM and Conference. In this connection, he said 2STH SOUTH PACIFIC FORUM - The that His Holiness, the Pope has unceas- that the Pope is confident that small President at the official opening of the 25th ingly been promoting justice, peace and nations as well as the majorpowers, w;ll South Pacific Forum held in Brisbane, A ustralia. BehindthePresident, leftto right: harmony in and between all Members reflect some concern for the funda- Ambassador Alik Alik, R&D Secretary of the Community of Nations. mental human rights of families and of AsterioTakesy,AmbassadorYosiwoGeorge, The role of the family in creating an the individual human person. and External Affairs Secretary Resio S. Moses (partially hidden). atmosphere of peace, and of the State in (See Credentials Page 2) Managing Our Resources was the theme of the 25th SPF PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - This year's Fo- rum theme was "Managing Our Re- sources." In this respect, specific discussions focused on fisheries, forestry, tourism and human resources development at the 25th South Pacific Forum Conference held from July 28 to August 4,1994, in Brisbane, Australia. In an interview with Radio Australia, Secretary of the Dept. of External Af- fairs Resio S. Moses, raises the FSM"s WHITE PRESENTS HIS CREDENT!A LS - The First Holy See Ambassador to the FSM objection to the Marshall's propose Thomas A. White presents his credentials to President Baiky Olter in a brief ceremony feasibility study for the nuclear waste held at the President's Cabinet Room in the presence of the officials of the national and facility. state governments, from left to right are Speaker Fritz (sitting), President Olter, Austral ia being the Host Government, Ambassador White and Assistant Secretary of for Asian, Pacific, African, and the Prime Minister of Australia, Paul J. Multilateral Affairs Jesse Raglmar-SUBOLMAR. (See Forum Page 3) Credentials __ (Continuedfrom Page 1) Micronesia recognizes with apprecia- After the ceremony, official photo- He said, "Here in the Federated Slates tion the consistent efforts by the Holy graphs were taken of Nuncio White of Micronesia, the Catholic Church Sec to find peaceful solutions to some with President Oltcr and other officials 3 numbers among its adherents 50 per- of the pressing problems facing our before refreshments were served. cent of the population. Under the lead- world today, from racial and ethnic ership, for many years of Bishop Marlin conflicts to hunger, famine, and disease, September proclaimed Neylon and now also that of his Co- to name a few. FSM-Wide Census Month adjutor.BishopAmandoSamo,and with "The Holy Sec has played a major role O thededicatedcollaboration of Ihc Jesuits throughout history in providing the PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM IN- and other Missionaries, this local Church necessary guidance thai so many gov- FORMATION SERVICE) - Presi- has distinguished itself not only in ihc ernments have come lo need over the dent Olter has proclaimed Septem- pure religious sphere but also in edu- years. That is no different today," he ber 18, 1994, as census reference O cation and in service to the less said, adding that, "theFSM prays that in date for the FSM-Wide Census and advantaged members of society." our life time we can truly experience the month designated as the Na- In closing White repeated the words of peace not just in one part of the world tional Census Month. His Holiness in invoking the blessings but throughout the world." The president issued the procla- and favour of the Almighty on His Ex- President in accepting the letters of mation on August 11, 1994. cellency President Oltcr and his family, credence, said, "1 wish to inform you of The census enumeration begins this and on the whole Microncsian People. our resolve lo work with your office in month and continue through Octo- Archbishop Thomas A. While also ensuring strong relations between the ber in all states. presented to President Oltcr a copy of FSM and the Holy Sec and expand areas Oltcr said in the proclamation that the 1994 Annuario Pontificio, the where we can effectively cooperate." the data gathered in the Census will Vatican Yearbook, which listed some The President added, "As a Christian provide an important avenue for 150 countries that have established nation, the Federated States of advancement of statistical system diplomatic relations with the Holy Sec, Micronesia joins your Excellency and and the foundation for development FSM is among the mosl recent ones. His Holiness Pope John Paul II in planning in the FSM. The procla- President Olter, in his statement, wel- praying for guidance and wisdom to do mation will also serve to educate comed his Excellency, Apostolic Nun- what we can to improve our nations and and to draw the general public's cio Thomas A. White warmly on bchal f the lives of our people in accordance focus on the importance of the cen- of the Government and the peoples of with God's will." sus. The general statistical area is the FSM. He said, "this occasion has Attending the brief ceremony were housing and population survey. strengthened relations between the FS M National and Suite government offi- Due to its importance, the coop- and the Holy See, in a troubled world cials, the Diplomatic Corps, Bishop eration of all citizens of this Nation that is very much in need of peace." Amando Samo and representatives of is needed for a reliable and useful He said that the Federated States of the local Catholic Church. census results. FEMA approved $5,000 for the purchase and replanting of taro in Yap PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - FEMA has given its preliminary approval to Yap's Disaster Off ice's request for 55,000 for the purchase of taro for replanting under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Project (HMGP), Michael Hornick informed ChutomuNimwes, FSM Special Assis- tant to the President for Disaster and Special Programs. The only condition is that Yap does not exceed its original $50,000 budget. Hornick said he will FSM LAW DAY DEBATE • From left to right: Acting Chief Justice Andon Amaraic, Kosrae debate team also be in touch with John Solith, Yap Cosches Akiyoshi Palsis, Shra Mongkeya, Debater Kimie Ngirchechol, Coach Paul Hadick, Debater Disaster Officer. Jeromy Kinere, during the 1994 FSM Law Day Debate held at the FSM Superem Court in Paliklr, Pohnpei. Forum FSM joins other Nations celeberated the (Continued from Page 1) annual summitofHeadsof Governments a Keating, chaired the Forum which was and Heads of States of 15 independent World Populations Day M held in the Beafort Heritage's Grand nations comprising the South Pacific Fo- > Ballroom. The Leaders' Retreat was held rum. PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- at Koorlbyn Resort. The two-day Forum was preceded by MATION SERVICE) -TheFSMjoined 1 President Olter, accompanied by First the Forum Officials Committee, a prepa- on July 11, 1994, other member na- Lady Amalia, heads the FSM Delegation ratory meeting for the Forum, and the tions to celebrate the World Popula- tothe Forum. Other delegation members Leaders' Retreat. tion Day, as designated by the UN. include the Secretary of the Department A Post-Forum Dialogue Partner Meet- Secretary of the Department of Health i of External Affairs Resio S. Moses; Sec- ing, a meeting for frank discussions on Services Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick, relayed • retary of the Dept. of R&Dt Asterio wide range of issues between officials of the following message from Dr. Nafis Takesy; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Forum Island Countries and representa- Sadik, the Executive Director, United South Pacific Affairs Tadao P. Sigrah, tives of metropolitan countries with in- Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA). and Elieser Rospel from the Office of terests in the South Pacific was held after "On World Population Day we cel- OK) Information. They joined Ambassadors the Forum. The Dialogue Partners this ebrate men and women: as the family Alik Alik, Yosiwo George and MMA year include Canada, People's Republic as the foundation of peace and stability VO Executive Director Bernard Thoulag, who of China, the European Economic Com- and the importance of choice to left earlier to attended the Forum Offi- munity (EC), France, Japan, the United strengthen both individuals and fam- cials Committee Pre-Forum Session. Kingdom, United Suites, Taiwan and ily. It is a day to celebrate our richly The 25th South Pacific Forum was an along with the Forum Countries. varied cultures and traditions. It is a Aten named QIC Chunk's Weather Station day to recognize what we need to do to make the future secure for the genera- PALIKIR, Pohnpei ( FSM INFOR- me and my slaff to have the Regional tions to come. MATION SERVICE) - Bernard Aten, Director visit us during our time of The International Conference on a longtime employee of Chuuk Weather grieve for the loss of a great leader and Population and Development (ICPD) Station, has been promoted to the posi- a close friend, the late Lasaro Maipi." tion of Officer In Charge (QIC) of the is meeting this month in an atmo- Chuuk's Weatherstation. Hesuccccdcd Okinawa-Pohnpei sphere of consensus about the impor- the late Lasaro Maipi who died recently Club paid courtesy call tance of population issues for develop- in Chuuk. ment. The Conference Program of Ac- Aten took the oath on May 15,1994 at on President Olter tion recognizes individual choice as the Chuuk State Governor's Office, PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- the keystone that balances population which was administered by the Chuuk TION SERVICE) - Forty members of and resources. Its focus is on improv- State Supreme Court Chief Justice the Okinawa-Pohnpei club paid a cour- ing the quality of life for every member Honorable Soukichy Fritz. tesy call on President Bailey Olter, June of living and future generations, in a Attending the swearing in ceremony 30,1994, in his Cabinet Room and took manner that fosters sustainable devel- were Lt.Governor MarcelinoUmwech pictures with him in front of his office at opment with greater equity. and members of his cabinet, Chief Jus- the FSM Capital. tice Soukichy Fritz from the Chuuk The members of the club were those The Program of Action is interna- State Supreme Court, Akira Zu/.uki, Okinawans who had lived in Pohnpei tional framework on which national FSM Weather Services in Pohnpei, rep- during the Japanese Administration of policies and individual actions can be resenting the FSM National Govern- these islands and during the Second based. But to make it a reality will call ment and Richard H. Hagemcycr, Di- World War, and who returned to Pohnpei for the participation of every organiza- rector of the National Oceanic and At- on a good-will mission to revisit and tion and every individual in all coun- mospheric Administration NOAA in reminisce with the Pohnpeians and to try. Honolulu, and other State Government see the progress that has been achieved UNFPA invites all Governments, officials. throughout the years. Un ited Nations agencies and organiza- After taking the oath of office, Aten The Club members presented a num- tions, non-governmental organizations, said, "on behalf of my wife, Mariko ber of Okinawan folk dances at the universities, population institutions and Aten my family and the staff of Weather Public Gymnasium inKolonia.July 31, private citizens to take part in the ob- Service Office Chuuk State join me in 1994, to which the general public were expressing our heartfelt gratitude to invited. servation of World Population Day to Richard Ragemeyer for taking time out The group was accompanied by local help raise awareness of the Interna- from his busy schedule to come to Chuuk businessman Isamu Nakasone, Sadoshy tional Conference on Population and to join us during this swearing in Cer- Une, Sipiriano Pablo, and Nohs Sokehs Development and the importance of emony. This is a great moral booster for among others. population issues to our future." 4 Bills & Resolutions passed and adopted by the 8th FSM Congress durii

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- 242, CD 1, further amends Public Law Yap State public projects, for reallo- MATION SERVICE) - The Third No. 8-75, to change the allottee of cating and modifying the use of certain Regular Session of the Eighth Con- funds and to modify the use of funds funds and to establish a lapse date for gress adjourned sine die on June 10, appropriated therein. the authority to obligate funds. 1994, after extending the session one CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- day, passing 24 bills and adopting 14 245, CD 2, further amends P.L. No. 8- 265, further amends P.L. No. 4-91, to resolutions, according to the President's 19, which reduces the $30,000 previ- reallocate funds appropriated for Yap Special Assistant for Legislative Mat- ously appropriated for Mortlocks Jun- State public projects and to establish a o ters. The measures are as follows: ior High School and creates a new line lapse date for the authority to obligate HH Z CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- or project. funds. 140, CD 3, vetoed by President Bailey CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- •< Olter, but overridden by Congress, ap- 247. CD 3, appropriates $236,705 for 272. CD 3, appropriates $1.3 million propriates the sum of $10.1 million to supplemental funding for the Legisla- for school needs throughout the FSM § fund public projects in the four states tive Branch and raises the employment during fiscal year 1995. of the FSM. ceiling for the Congress. CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- z 273. CD 1, further amends Title 9, of a CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- 158,CD 1, amends section 14ofPublic 248. further amends Public Law No. 7- the FSM Code, establishing expiration Law No. 8-18, increases the employ- 117, as amended, by further amending date for National Election Commis- ment ceiling for the Department of section 8, as amended by P.L. No. 7- sioners. Health Services to permit the hiring of 136, 8-20 and 8-50, to adjust lapse CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- food inspectors. date. 274. CD 2, appropriates $295,652.82 CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- to settle the outstanding accounts of 187, CD 2, amends Title 9 of the FSM 252, further amends P.L. No. 6-67, to students from the FSM attending Palau Code, as amended, to create the new apportion funds and modify the use of Community College. position of National Election Director funds appropriated therein for Yap State CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- and establish his office in Pohnpei. and to establish a lapse date. 276. CD 2, further amends Public Law CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- No. 7-96, as amended by Public Law 225, repeals Public Law No. 8-41, in 258, further amends P.L. No. 7-117, as Nos. 7-126, 8-4, 8-8 and 8-23, by fur- its entirety. amended, by further amending section ther amending section 1, as amended CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- 8, as amended by P.L. Nos. 7-136, 8- by PL Nos. 7-126 and 8-23, to modify 238. CD 3, amends P.L. No. 8-61, 20,8-42 and 8-50, to adjust lapse date. the use of certain funds previously ap- reinstates an appropriation of $500,000 CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- propriated for Chuuk State and to for Kosrae State Fisheries Fuel Fund. 259, further amends Public Law No. 7- change the allottee, and for other pur- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- 87, Yap State public projects, as poses. 239. further amends of P.L. No. 7-93, amended by Public Law No. 6-18, and CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- as amended by P.L. No. 8-9, section 3, 6-71, to establish a lapse date for the 277. CD 5, further amends Public Law to extend the lapse date for obligating authority to obligate funds. No. 8-18, as amended, to appropriate funds for construction or renovation of CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- $834,136 as supplemental funding for State Centers for Continuing Educa- 260, further amends Public Law No. 5- the Executive Branch, Postal Services tion by three years to Sept.30,1997. 31, as amended by PL No. 5-75, by and College of Micronesia-FSM. CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- further amending section 2, as amended ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 240.CD 17, appropriates $31,496,547, by PL 5-75, to establish a lapse date for for the operation of the Executive, the authority to obligate funds. CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- Legislative and Judiciary branches, the CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- TION No. 8-25, CD 1, ratifies the Public Auditor, agencies of the FS M 261, further amends Public Law No. 5- agreement on economic and technical Gov't., and the special programs, grants, 59, as amended, to modify the uses of cooperation between the FSM and the subsidies, contributions, and refunds certain funds previously appropriated People's Republic of China Govern- of the National Government during fis- for Yap State public projects and to ments, signed in Pohnpei on August cal year 1995; establishes a budget for establish a lapse date for the authority 10, 1993. Compact sections 214(b), 215(a)(2), to obligate funds. CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- 216(a)(2)(3), and 221(b), and appro- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- TION No. 8-54, requests that the FSM priates special funds available therefor 263. further amends P.L. No. 3-55, as Dcpt.t of External Affairs request the under the Compact; establishes em- amended, Yap State public projects, to Secretary of United States Dept. of ployment ceilings;and establishes establish lapse date for the authority to Agriculture to continue funding devel- overtime ceilings. obligate funds. opment projects in the FSM through CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- CONGRESSIONAL BILL No. 8- the Framers Home Administration. 264. further amends P.L. No. 3-55, (Continued on Page 5) ig its 3rd Regular Session Over $31 million approved for the

(Continuedfrom Page 4) operation of the National Gov't. in 1995 H CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- X TION No. 8-56, approves certain grant PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- 5448,850 for Compact section 221(b) applications for funding under the Op- MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- programs, the health and education pro- erating and Maintenance Improvement ley Ollcrsigncd into Law July 21,1994, grams; and $4,993,748 for development, Program pursuant to section 210(2) of 1 Congressional Act No. 8-95, designat- apportioned as follows: $130,000 for > Title 55 of the FSM Code. ing it Public Law No. 8-96. The new law National staff upgrading; $3,000,000 r CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- appropriated 531,469,547 for the op- for business development loans; $53,500 e TION No. 8-57, approves the Foreign erations of the National Government IbraFSM Immigration communication M Fishing Agreement between the and its agencies for Fiscal Year 1995 network; and $1,810,248 for Collegeof i Micronesian Maritime Authority and which begins October 1,1994, and ends Micronesia- FSM furniture and equip- the China National Fisheries Corp. on September 30, 1995. ment. CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION Of the amount, 513,956,440 was ap- The employment ceiling for the Na- No. 8-58, approves the Foreign Fish- proved for the operations of the Execu- tional Government and its agencies for 90 ing Agreement between MMA and the tive Branch; 52,524,683 for the Legis- FY-95 is 672. However, the President is cn Zhong Yuan (FSM) Fisheries Com- lative Branch's operations; $944,975 authorized to transfer up to 12 positions pany, Inc, LTD. for the operations of the National Judi- within the Executive Branch. The law CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- ciary; $499,500 for the Public Auditor; prohibits expending of funds for posi- TION No. 8-59, approves the Foreign SI ,995,097 for the operations of inde- tions not budgeted for. Reprogramming Fishing Agreement between MMA and pendent agencies, commissions, au- authority is limited to 10 to 15 percent. Ting Hong Oceanic Enterprises. thorities, boards, bureaus and other na- All funds appropriated shall lapse (or CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- tional government organizations; return to the General Fund) by Septem- TION No. 8-60, confirms the nomina- $370,815 to pay power bills for the ber 30, 1995, with a few exceptions. tion of Shinobu Poll to represent Chuuk National Capital; $846,000 for operat- Funds for these projects will remain on the National Board of Nursing. ing expenses of the Telecommunica- available until fully expended, the law CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- tions Corporation; $70,000 for hospital stated. TION No. 8-61, confirms the nomina- staff training, visiting specialists and tion of Wincener David to represent transportation for physical therapy unit OltervitoedCFSM Act 8-97 Pohnpei on the National Board of of Chuuk hospital; $1,200,000 for op- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Nursing. crationsofCollcgcofMicroncsia-FSM; MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- $1,089,700 for post-secondary educa- ley Oiler, on July 12, in a letter to TION No. 8-62, confirms the nomina- tional assistance; 52,529,739 for other Congress Speaker Jack Fritz stated that tion of Anna Boliy to represent Yap National Govcrnmcniprograms, grants, he has regretfully vetoed Congressional subsidies, contributions, and refunds; State on the National Board of Nurs- Act. No. 8-97, which amended certain ing. provisions of the existing Election Law. CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- New peace coprs President Olter said he feared his ap- TION No. 8-63, confirms the nomina- volunteers in Kosrae proving the proposed amendment would tion of Sizue Yoma as representative do more harm than good because the of the Department of Health Services PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- text of the amendment is incomplete, it on the National Board of Nursing. MATION SERVICE) - Four new Peace CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- Corps volunteers took their oaths of does not provide clearly its effective TION No. 8-64, confirms the nomina- office in Kosrae administered by David date. Furthermore, first part of section tion of Kun Monkeya to represent Styles, Peace Corp Country Director in 301 of title 9 would be contradictory to Kosrae on the National Board of Nurs- a ceremony held on August 10, 1994, the second part of the same section. ing. attended by nearly 50 officials and host- Oiler also pointed out that the measure CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- ing families. would allow long periods of vacancies TIONNo. 8-67, modifies the total funds The new volunteers were all American and no provision as to how to hold an estimated to be available for appro- females who will begin their two-year election if the position were vacant. priation. tours of duty at their assigned work- Olter offered the assistance of his At- sites; the FSM Development Bank of- CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- torney General to work together with fice, COM-Kosrae Campus, Kosrae Congress attorneys on a better version TION No. 8-68, establishes the total Office of Planning and Marine Re- funds estimated to be available for ap- sources Development. that will eliminate the noted defects, or propriation from the General Fund of Kosrae Governor ThurstonSiba deliv- work with the State Governors in desig- the FSM for fiscal year 1995. ered the keynote address. nating national election commissioners. CONGRESSIONAL RESOLU- There arc five other volunteers in Olter said that his office is open to sugges- TION No. 8-69, a resolution extend- Kosrae whose contracts will expire in tions on how to devise a fair and efficient ing the session for one more day. July 1995. system. Olter issued amendment to Finance Management Act PALIKIR, Pohnpei - President Bailey Olter issued on June 15,1994, an emer- gency amendment to regulations on the FSM Financial Management Act which specifies qualifications of who can be an allottee or suballottee of National Government funds and requiring certain reports from such allottee or suballottee. President Olter said that these emer- gency regulations are established in or- der to reduce the improprer expenditure of public funds, increase the proportion of public spending that is properly ac- counted for, and promote compliance with the FSM laws and regulations re- garding financial management. An allottee must be either an individual person or legal entity duly formed under the FS M laws or laws of one of its States. When no such individual is specified by applicable law or in the request for allotment of funds, the indi- PHILLIP EARNED MASTER OF I A WS DEGREE - After the graduation Mr. vidual deemed to be president, chief Phillip, had a group photo with some of his class mates. Standing left to right: executive officer, managing partner, Zid Udris, Nirit Udom, Frank Champaign, Joseph Phillip and Peter Slack. secretary, director, administrator, mag- istrate, mayor or head of that entity shall 1st FSM citizen earned prestigious degree in law be deemed allottee. A roster of allottees shall be estab- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- ing made it possible for him to success- lished and maintained by the Secretary MATION SERVICE) - Joseph Phillip, fully completed the legal training. He of Finance, only those whose names are included in the rooster can be allottees. Esq., FSM Chief Public Defender expressed his appreciations to both Initially allottees will include all public graduated from Cleveland, Ohio, May President Olter and Vice President officials and all offices, departments, 25,1994, with a Master of Laws degree Ncna for their seriousness of support in agencies, commissions, authorities, (LLM) from Case Western Reserve ensuring that the cost of the legal boards, public corporations or other in- University's Franklin Thomas Backus strumentalities of the FSM National training were met in timely fashion. Government or any State Government, School of Law. It is a commendable Phillip hold a Bachelor of Laws and other person or entity specifically academic achievement in law profes- (LL.B) degree from the Univ. of PNG identified in the act passed by Congress sion. Phillip is the first FSM citizen to School of Law and a Diploma from the before the effective date of this regula- earn this prestigious degree in Law. National Institute of Trial Advocacy tion. Other names shall be added to the Phillip was granted a one year educa- (NIT A) before embarking on the Master roster upon their showing of under- standing of obligations and technical tion leave in June of 1993, by President of Laws program. ability to fulfill those obligation, satis- Bailey Olter, to attend the Master of He was first appointed FSM Chief factory to the Secretary. Laws program at Case Western Reserve PublicDefendcr by President John A person or entity shall be suspended School in Cleveland, Ohio. In President Haglelgam and was reappointed by from the allottee's roster if it is deter- Olter's brief message of approval to mined by the Director of Budget, the President Olter and was confirmed by Secretary of Finance, and the Public Phillip prior to his departure to begin Congress to serve in the same capacity Auditor that he has consistently or sub- the law study, the President wrote, "I in hisadministration. Phillip also served stantially failed to comply with the ob- am always happy to see our people for two years of public defender ser- ligations of an Allottee. entering in the academic world, seeking vice in Yap State and has practiced law Allottees are required to file semi- opportunities toachieveexcellence. This in all the FSM State Courts, annual reports to Congress and Secre- tary of Finance. Comparable reports is one of those, yes, I give you my Phillip, who is formerly from shall be provided to the Secretary not blessing of approval to prepare yourself Nanlukop Section of Lohd Pah Village later than each February 1, and August to enter this very worthy exercise, to of Madolenihmw, is married to the 1, by any allottee to whom custody or better yourself in your chosen field of former Manuclita Rodriquez of Nett control of funds has been transferred. work." District, and is now a resident of Allottees shall provide such other reports, information, or documentation as Gene Babauta, his assistant, was des- Kolonia Town. They have three the Secretary of Finance may request ignated Acting Chief, Public Defender. daughters, Irene, Leilani and Isis and a from time to time in compliance with Phillip says that the Presidential bless- son, John. the FSM Financial Management Act. Four more students graduated from the MO program in Pohnpei

PALKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- H TION SERVICE) - Four more students graduated from the Pacific Basin Medical Officers Training Program (PBMOTP) in Pohnpei and received their Diplomas in a Community Heal th,MedicineandSurgery. i They wereDrs. Elieser Johnson of Pohnpei, > r KinoRubenandSabastianDcfangofChuuk; c and Sophia Gomokbay of Yap, joining 33 fellow graduate physicians, working in iheir HH respective hospitals in the FSM, Palau, the i Marshalls, and American Samoa. The ceremony held at Health Services in Palikir was officiated by Christian Gulbrandsen, M.D., Dean of the John A. BumsSchoolofMedicine.Univ. ofHawaii oa and attended by Government and School c/i officials, family members and friends. Gulbrandsen in his remarks stated that M O STUDENTGRADUA TED - Soph ia Gomokbay received her diploma from Dr. Pretreck daring great efforts and great expense have gone a brief ceremony held at the Dept. of Health Services. From left to right: Dr. Pretrick, Gomokbay, into their education as physicians and ex- Sebastian Defang, and Dr. Gregory Dever. pectations are high for the graduates to further questions. Learning never stops. eluded seven from Yap, 11 from Chuuk, provide new leadership in health care deliv- And, wherever you find yourself, your seven from Pohnpei and four from Kosrae. ery in the region. teachers are always available to you. You He also thanked health officials in arc only a phone call away. More FSM citizens to Micronesia and American Samoa for their "Third, keep in touch with your class- serve in the U.S. Military roles in training thenew physicians, adding, mates. They will be your supporters. Be PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- that without the supportof the family mem- prepared to receive as well as provide help. TION SERVICE) - Several young men and bers thecomplction of the training wouldnot You ha ve learned to do this over the past five women of the FSM were enlisted into the have been possible for the graduates. years. Keep it up. U.S. Armed Forces, June 30, 1994, in a "You now join a respected profession of "Now, Doctors, I wish you well. Good ceremony at the U.S. Army Civic Action medicine. Hold your heads up high, but do luck on a successful career," he concluded. Team Camp in Paies, Kitti, according to a not be condescending. Your professional Of the 37 graduated so far from the release from the U.S. Embassy in Pohnpei. life is just beginning. Do not forget that you PBMOTP, 29 are from ihe FSM and the rest U.S. Ambassador March Fong Eu made have been taught to inquire, to search for are from the Marshalls, Palau and Ameri- the welcoming remarks and congratulated data, to establish hypotheses, and to ask can Samoa. Of the 29 FSM graduates in- the enlistees and their families and friends. The new members of the U.S. Military will Tourism conference held in Chuuk be joining another 20 FSM citizens who PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- The FSM Government's Department joined the U.S. Military last year in May. MATION SERVICE) - The first FSM of Resources and Devclopmentpaid the These new U.S. military members will be Government sponsor Tourism Confer- travel and per diem of the four partici- serving either four-year enlistment periods ence was held at the Xavier High School pants from each state with equal repre- in job skills such as medical specialist, in Chuuk from July 18 to 22, 1994. In sentation from both the public and pri- finance specialist, unit supply specialists, attendance were represetatives of state vate sectors. Abrams crew members, cargo specialist, Governors, Legislature Speakers and fire direction specialists, airborne, animal the President of the Senate of the Chuuk care specialists, chemical operations spe- State Legislature and representative cialists and cannon members. from the President's office. They will begin reporting for basic train- Tourism development is a key strategy ing at various Army Bases around the U.S. in the long-term econom ic development starungOctoberl994throughJanuary 1995. of the FSM and the conference was a These enlistees of theU.S. Armed Forces critical step towards pulling together arc: Justin David, Legina Nakanaga, the State and National resources in ex- Amcrither Thozes, Marylynn Yoma, ecution of the development strategy in Saikichy Simram, Burleigh Tara, Justino this area. Monkea, Bernard Biocaan, Xavier Jibemai, The agenda include defining the roles Ignatius Gilkagnang, Mercedes Libian, of the National and State Government, Patricia Ruecho', Filemino Kilicho, and the tourism industry; a national Nikemau Sipenuk and Norman Yleizah. tourism policy; and discussion and PRESIDENT ADDRESSES TOURISM CON- The Embassy also gave special recogni- agreement on the tourism strategics. FERENCE - President Oiler above addresses tion to Nikemau Sipenuk who will be re- The conferees also discuss the quality Ihe Tourism Conference held at Xavier High ceiving an Army College fund of $30,000, of life in the FSM and its environment. School in Chunk State, July J8 - 22, 1994. for his superior qualifying scores. Pohnpei created task force to develop strategies New Zealand Ambassador to obtain conpensation for war damages Marshalls visited FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- The resolution claims that the full OS PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- f-4 MATION SERVICE) - FSM President adverse impact of damages resulting «rf MATION SERVICE) - New Zealand V) Bailey Olterreceived early July, a letter from the war has not been fully ad- 9 Ambassador to the FSM arrived Pohnpei 3 from Pohnpei Legislature on Legisla- dressed; explanations on waiver built ture Resolution No. 118-94, L.D. 1, in the payment releases were inad- August 8,1994, from Chuuk where he adopted in the 8th Regular Session of equate and not well understood; com- made his first visit to that State, accord- the 3rd Pohnpei Legislature which cre- pensations for deaths and damages were ing to the Dept. of External Affairs. ates a joint task force to develop strat- inadequate, and coordinated efforts to- He was met upon arrival at the Pohnpei o Intcrnalional Airport by the staff from z egies for obtaining compensation for ward obtaining just compensation is damages suffered by Pohnpeians and lacking. the Dcpt. of External Affairs. other Micronesians during WW II. The resolution further staled that the During his two-day visit to Pohnpei, Membership on the task force include findings of the task force will be shared Ambassador Brian Marshall paid cour- o three from the Pohnpei Legislature ap- with the President of FSM, the Gover- tesy calls on Deputy Secretary John < pointed by the Speaker and three from nor of Pohnpei State and the Speaker Mangefel of the Department of Exter- z Executive appointed by the Governor. of the Stale Legislature. nal Affairs, Director of Budget and Ed X Chairman of Development Evaluation of Foreign Assistance Committee (DEFAC) Patrick Mackenzie, Finance Secretary Aloysius Tuuth, Resources and Development Secretary Asterio Takesy, and President's Special Assis- tant for National Planning Del Pangelinan. Ambassador Marshall also paid courtesy calls on Pohnpei Governor Johnny David and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corp, Ambassador Peter Stanford of Australia. He also met with Pohnpei Forestry Chief Herson Anson and the Asian Development Bank's Watershed Project Team Leader Robert Goodwin. NCD PREVENTION AND CONTROL WORKSHOP-Above are the participants of the Ambassador Marshall is New 1994 FSM Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Control Workshop held Zealand' s Ambassador to the Federated in Palikir, Pohnpei. Some of the participants are from Chunk, Dr. Kiosi Aniol, State Director, Health Services, Dr. Kasyan Roby, Medical Officer, and MX. Mike Reuney, Stales of Micronesia with residence in Chief, Dispensary; Kosrae: Dr. Vita Skilling (not in photo), Medical Officer, and Tarawa. He was accompanied by his Jocelyne Charley, NCD Coordinator; Pohnpei: Dr. Elizabeth Keller, Medical Officer (not in photo), and Andreas Henry, Public Health Nurse (not in photo); FSM: Jane wife Phyl Marshall, who is also First Elymore, Food and Nutrition Program Manager, Jefflienjamin, Administrator, Medical Secretary at the New Zealand Embassy. Division andPHHS, Donna Wichimai, R.N., Public Health Advisor, and A mato Elymore, They departed Pohnpei, Wednesday, Health Statistician. The workshop consultants were Dr. Steve Auerbach, Medical Epidemiologist, USPHS, Dr. Rod Jackson, WHO STC on Cardiovasular Disease, Lerina August 10,1994, for Majuro, Marshall Nena, FSM Health Services, and Dr. Adrian Pointer, Community Health Center, Islands. Pohnpei.

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