"One China Policy" - See Page 3

"One China Policy" - see Page 3

THE NATIONAL UNION

PEACE • UNITY • LIBERTY

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 14 Palikir, Pohnpei, June 1993 Number 6

FSM and D&A Co. signed consultancy agreement PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - FSM through External Affairs entered into an agreement with D&A Engineering Com- pany Limited of Japan regarding consultancy services for the project on the improvement of Pohnpei Artisanal Fisheries Support Station. The agreement, signed on May 12, this year, out- lined that stipulated services are re- sponsibilities of the respective parties consistent with the Exchange of Notes which was signed earlier. Among other services, the consultant will be involved in tendering and select- PRESIDENT SIGNED IMF LA W - President Olter (sitting), on June 16 this year, in the ing a contractor for the project. To be Cabinet Room, signed Congressional Act into Public Law No. 8-3, appropriating consistent with the Exchange of Notes, $1200,000 to providefundingfor the pay mentojthe membership quotas and subscriptions the contractor has to be a Japanese trad- of the FSM in the IMF, IBRD, IFC, IIDA, and M1GA. Witnessing the signing were the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Department of Finance Aloysius Tuuth and ing firm with some trading experience Ihlen Joseph respectively. in the Pacific, has branch offices or affiliated companies in the Pacific FSM gained Membership in IMF Countries and has enough capacity to Aloysius Tuuth signed, the IMF's Ar- construct buildings. PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - President Olter ticles of Agreement and the International The financing of the project was made Bank for Reconstruction and possible through a grant totalling up to received on June 25, this year, an official communication from the Ambassa- Development's (IBRD) Articles of One Hundred Million Yen, given by dor of the FSM to the United States of Agreement in Washington D.C. Japan to the FSM through an Exchange America Jesse Marehalau that the FSM The FSM became the 176th member of Notes signed on March 26, 1993 in have joined the International Monetary of the IBRD, which is the World Bank Guam. The aggregate cost of the con- Fund (IMF) and World Bank, June 25, Group's main lending arm that provides sulting services by D&A Engineering 1993, in the FSM, and June 24,1993 in loans at market rates to member coun- Company is Japanese 9,693,000 Yen. Washington, D.C., when Secretary (Continued on Page 2) Nena heads FSM FSM and Guatemala established diplomatic relations H delegation to Human PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - The Department of M External Affairs announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Rights Conference Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Guatemala, in order to ensure PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- friendly and cooperative relations. o The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries is in MATION SERVICE) - A delegation > headed by Vice President Jacob Nena accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and r with reference to relevant provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic e attended the United Nations Confer- 2 ence on Human Rights in Vienna, Relations. o Austria, June 14 to 25, this year. The signing of the letters of agreement took place on May 13,1993, in New York Other members of the delegation were between His Excellency Yosi wo P. George, Permanent Representative of the FS M Yosiwo P. George, FSM Ambassador to the United Nations, signing on behalf of the FSM, and His Excellency Julio and Permanent Representative to the Armando Martini Herera, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United UN; Leo A. Falcam, Senator, FSM Nations signing on behalf of Guatemala. Guatemala is the 36th country with which Congress; Mathias Maradol, First Sec- the FSM has diplomatic relations. retary, Permanent Mission of FSM to Guatemala is a country in Central America, located directly North of El Salvador the United Nations. and West of Honduras. Its population is little over nine million, has an annual President Olter, on June 4, 1993, sent growth rate of 2.6 percent and is predominantly Roman Catholic. a letter to the UN Secretary General, His Guatemala became independent on September 15, 1821, from Spain, thus, Excellency Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali Spanish is the main language. Agriculture is the mainstay of Guatemala's informing himof the FS M Government's economy, accounting for 25 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), intention to participate in the UN's employing 60 percent of its labor force and supplies two-thirds of its exports. Conference on Human Rights. The President requested that the FSM delegation be accredited to participate Olter emphasized to the FSM States to in the conference. reiterate the "One China Policy" Gallen to represent PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Ambassador has expressed his country' s FSM to Uncitral MATION SERVICE) - FSM has es- disapproval. Such "official contacts" as tablished diplomatic relations with 36 direct communications, visits of offi- Symposium countries since achieving independent cials, agreements between officials, status, most recently relation with among other things are considered PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Guatamala. Embassies with residence within the diplomatic arena and should MATION SERVICE) - FSM Attorney in the FSM are Australia, the People's be handled in an appropriated manner. General Camilo Noket last April, rec- Republic of China, the Republic of the Olter, however, said that the "One ommended to the United Nations Of- Philippines and the United States of China Policy" is flexible to the extent that commercial and unofficial contacts fice of Legal Affairs in Austria that America. The Philippine Embassy was are possible and encouraged. "I urge loses Gallen represent the FSM at the closed on the 30th of June 1993, accord- that our contacts and relations with 5th Uncitral Symposium on Interna- ing to the External Affairs. In that context, the FSM officially Taiwan are maintained within the scope tional Trade Law to be held in Vienna. of our diplomatic relations with the Gallen currently heads the Division of recognizes and deals diplomatically with the Government of the Peoples Republic People's Republic of China." Olter International Law in the Attorney of China (PRC). stated that because it may be difficult at General' s Office, has previously served FSM President Bailey Olter wrote to times to clearly distinguish what may in the office of FSM's Ambassador to the FSM State Governors a letter dated be politically motivated, "I strongly urge the United Nations at which time he was April 16, 1993, reiterating the "One that we consult when such cases arise." accredited to represent the FSM in all of China Policy" of the FSM which rec- Adding that Taiwan can be an excellent the Main Committees of the UN Gen- ognizes Beijing as the legitimate Gov- source for investment and business eral Assembly and the principal organs, ernment of China. ThePresident'sletter partnerships in the FSM, he urged for recommended Noket. was prompted by the recent visits of increased cooperation, but all should be Gallen also advises the FSM Govern- State officials to Taiwan which gives maintained within the framework of ment on its international bilateral and the appearance of official relations and FSM's diplomatic relations with PRC. multilateral negotiations. His partici- dialogues between FSM States and Tai- Copies of the Presidents letter were pation in the symposium will broaden wan authorities, even when such dia- sent to the Congreess Speaker, State his knowledge of the international trade logues are fronted by businesses in Speaker, and the President of the Chuuk law, Noket concluded. Taiwan, over which China's Resident State Senate. A Task Force comprised of nurse representativt

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION ("Council") could be created under the cur- drafted the Nursing Practice Act and the SERVICE) - The nurses of the FSM for the rent Medical Health Care Licensing Act of regulations that will be issued pursuant to past ten years, have been formulating legis- 1986, Section 204 (2), this Council is not the the Act consisted of three members of each

O lation aimed at regulating the nursing pro- same as the Board of Nursing proposed state. Thus, the stales were assured maxi- z,NH fession. From 1992 to 1993, a Task Force under the Nursing Practice Act. Under the mum input in determining how the practice comprised of nurse representatives from Medical Health Care Licensing Act of 1986, of nursing in the FSM should be regulated. each of the states of the FSM drafted the the Special Advisory Council on Nursing The Nursing Practice Act is a means of legislation that is being presented to the would have only advisory powers and would regulating the practice, educational prepa- Op members of the National Congress at the not be a permanent Council. Nurses see ration and title use for nurses in the FSM. present time. themselves as a distinct profession, with The main purpose of the Act is "...to pro- The nursing profession is the largest health unique issues and concerns demanding the mote, preserve and protect the public's E profession in the FSM. Currently, there are attention of a permanent, specialized Board health, safety and welfare by regulating the several types of nurses, each with different of Nursing. practice of and educational preparation and educational preparation, functioning in the The proposed Nursing Practice Act is a title use for the nursing profession..." (Sec- health care system of the country: graduate peace of national legislation which would tion 902). The Act will establish a Board of nurses who have prepared through college regulate the practice of nursing. The Consti- Nursing to regulate the nursing profession education; practical nurses who have pre- tution of the Federated States of Micronesia, (Section 904). The Nursing Board will be pared through established hospital-based through a 1990 amendment, vests the Na- housed in the Department of Health Ser- programs; registered nurses who have pre- tional Government with the power, "to pro- vices and is therefore funded by the Na- pared through college education and are mote education and health by setting mini- tional Government. The Board comprises licensed in another jurisdiction, such as the mum standards." (Constitution, Article IX, five members, including graduate nurses United States; and advanced practice Section 2 (r). Arguably, this power includes from each state who are FSM citizens and nurses, such as nurse midwives or nurse the power to enforce such standards. one member representing the National practitioners. In 1989, the Government es- While states will adopt these minimum Government (Section 904). The members timated that the number of graduate nurses standards, they are also free to create and from each state will be recommended by in the FSM totalled 112 and the number of enforce standards that exceed the minimum their respective governor to the President of practical nurses totalled 108. Thus, in 1989, standards established by the National Gov- the FSM, who will appoint them. The na- there were roughly 220 nurses in the FSM. ernment. However, the Nursing Task Force tional member will be recommended by the These numbers have no doubt increased. believes that it is in the National interest of Secretary of the Department of Health Ser- All nurses are currently licensed under the FSM to have a single standard govern- vices and appointed by the President. The the Medical Health Care Licensing Act of ing entry into practice for the nursing profes- members will serve three year terms, except 1986, Chapter 2, Title 41. This Act estab- sion. Separate state standards may prove that initial Board members will have stag- lished a Medical Health Care Licensing Board confusing, and worse yet, may actually re- gered terms decided by lot. No Board to issue licenses for health professionals in strict nurses from working freely among the member will serve more than two consecu- the FSM and to promulgate regulations on states. Nurses wanting to practice in one tive terms. Board members are immune health professions. In 1987, under Public state may not meet the entry standards from civil suits and indemnified for their Law No. 5-21, the Board established in the established by that state. Although states actions in their role as Board members Medical Health Care Licensing Act was re- can certainly control the practice of nursing (Sections 922 and 913). defined as the Secretary of the Department within their boundaries, the flow of nurses The Board will be vested with certain of Health Services. Thus, all health care seeking work from state to state is arguably powers under the Act (Section 914). These licenses are now issued by the Secretary of of "indisputable national character" as set powers include: a) the power to establish the Department of Health Services. out in the Constitution of the Federated andenforce minimum requirements to enter The current system of licensure has re- States of Micronesia, Article VIII. Much like into the practice of nursing in the FSM; b) the sulted in nurses being licensed in the FSM, interstate commerce, the flow of nurses power to develop and enforce minimum particularly nurses from foreign jurisdictions, seeking work between the states is in the standards for nursing practice and educa- without meeting minimum standards of national interest. Thus, the Nursing Task tion, including requirements for continuing proper nursing practice. In addition, to date Force believes that, at the very least, regu- education; c) the power to license nurses no regulations on any health professions lations governing how a nurse can enter and renew licenses; d) the power to promul- have been promulgated by the Medical practice in the FSM should be under na- gate regulations and issue guidelines on the Health Care Licensing Board. tional control and one, unified standard practice or education of nurses; e) the power The proposed Nursing Practice Act would should be established. to implement a disciplinary process, includ- lift the nursing profession out from under the Under the proposed Act as currently ing instituting fines and to restrict practice or current licensing and regulatory scheme drafted, states are well-represented on the limit the license of individuals determined by and establish a separate Board of Nursing Nursing Board. Four-fifths of the Board the Board to be a risk to the public's health, to license and regulate the profession. While consistsof members representing the states. safety or welfare; f) the powerto impose and a Special Advisory Council on Nursing In addition, the Nursing Task Force that (Continued on Page 5) from each of the States put together Nurse Act H S M (Continued from Page 4) under the Act (Section 918) for failing to the boundaries of their education and training. In addition, the Board is empowered to Z collect reasonable fees; g) the power to maintainthe minim urn standards established set standards for continuing education re- assemble and remunerate ad hoc commit- in the Act, engaging in unprofessional con- quirements for nurses as a condition for tees or an individual to advise the Board duct as described in regulations, or other- I license renewal [Section 915, (f)]. when necessary; and h) the power to grant wise violating the Act. Several actions are exempt from the pro- prescriptive authority to advanced practice The Act incorporates the FSM Adminis- trative Procedures, found in Chapter 1, Title pose Nursing Practice Act (Section 923). nurses, such as nurse practitioners, if the . These include: a) the practice of nursing that advanced practice nurse is properly licensed 17 of the FSM Code. Chapter 1, Title 17, O is an integral part of a nursing education and working under a collaborative agree- establishes the mechanisms for an agency program, provided that nursing students are c— ment and protocol with a licensed physician. such as the Nursing Board to make regula- e The Board will establish minimum stan- tions and to impose disciplinary actions. supervised; b) the rendering of assistance dards for the practice and education of nurs- Chapter 1, Title 17, also establishes hearing by anyone in the case of an emergency or disaster; c) the incidental care of the sick by ing through regulations promulgated pursu- requirements for persons aggrieved by the member of the family, friends, domestic ant to the Act. The Board will have the power Board's actions. Even after the hearing, an to enforce the standards, going to court if individual can appeal to the Supreme Court helpers or persons primarily employed as necessary [Section 914. (i)]. of the FSM, which can compel the Nursing housekeepers, provided that such care does The Board will regulate how a nurse en- Board (or any other agency) to correct its not constitute the practice of nursing within ters into practice by requiring an applicant to actions under certain circumstances. The the meaning of this Act; d) the practice of formally apply to the Board for a license and Nursing Practice Act amends the Adminis- spiritual healing in accordance with reli- having the Board favorably review neces- trative Procedures to require that disciplin- gious beliefs; e) the practice of any other sary documents (proof of education and ary hearings be closed to the public unless occupation or profession licensed under the training, proof of an existing current license the petitioner requests in writing that the laws of the FSM, provided that the practice to practice nursing in another jurisdiction, hearings be open to the public (Sec. 915). does not constitute the practice of nursing and proof of good character, for example). One of the main concerns of the Nursing within the meaning of this Act; f) the practice The regulations will condense the category Board will be to establish minimum stan- of traditional healing arts as customarily of nurses to registered nurses (which will dards for nursing practice. The minimum employed by citizens of the FSM; and g) now include graduate and practical nurses. standards will be stated in regulations pro- nurses who are employed outside of the Nurses in a field of advanced practice, mulgated pursuant to the Act. In the mini- FSM who enter the FSM to provide tempo- such as nurse midwives, nurse practitio- mum standards it will establish, the Board rary nursing care to a patient during trans-, ners, or nurse anesthetists must present will require that nurses practice only within port into or out of the FSM. proof of licensure as registered nurses and certification for advanced practice from another jurisdiction. In addition, advanced practice nurses must provide to the Board a letter signifying an agreed arrangementwith a collaborating physician and health care institution in the FSM. Under certain circumstances the Board may discipline a health institution, defined in the Act as "any health agency, organization, hospital, or clinical facility, private or public, employing nurses or providing a site for clinical training of nursing students" (Sec- tion 903). Institutions have an obligation to report violations of the Act to the Board of Nursing (Section 920). If they do not, and the Board becomes aware of it, the Board may impose a fine not exceed $1000 on the institution. Institutions employing nurses also have an obligation not to compel nurses to practice beyond their scope of education and training. The maximum fine per viola- tion for an institution will be $1,000. The Board is not obligated to impose disciplinary NURSE ACT TASK FORCE - The Task Force which put together the Nurse Act had a action, but may do so in its discretion. photo session in front of the Congress Chamber with the Secretary of the Department of The Board may also discipline licensees Human Resources Dr. Eliuel Pretrick, and the Task Force's consultant. President Olter told the 1993 graduating class that 11 completed CHA they are the future of their families of Pohnpei training with PBMOTP PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - President Bai- MATION SERVICE) - The first ever ley Olter, on June 2nd this year, ad- Community Health Assistant Training dressed the 225 graduates of the class of Program in Pohnpei was held at the 1993 at the Pohnpei Island Central Medical Officer School campus on May School (PICS). 7, this year which marks a significant President Olter expressed his deep event in the history of Pohnpei State o appreciation for the invitation to address Department of Health Services, accord- P. the graduates. Olter recalled briefly the ing to a release from the Pacific Basin history of what is known as PICS or Medical Officers Training Program Pohnpei Island Central School. It began (PBMOTP). in 1946 and evolved from the Pacific The graduates of the program spent Islands Teacher Training School nine months participating in an inten- (PITTS) (Truk) Chuuk where he was sive and comprehensive program to PICS GRADUATION 1993 - President once a student to today's PICS in prepare them to be providers of primary Olter, on June 2nd, addressed the 225 health care services in the scattered dis- Pohnpei. graduates of the class ofl 993 at the Pohnpei Olter referred to a famous quotation pensaries throughout Pohnpei Island, Island Central School (PICS). The Presi- andonthestate'souteratollsofPingelap, which say s that it is not important where dent told the graduates, they are the future Mwoakilloa, Sapwuahfik, Nukuoro, and you are, but where you are going. He of their families of Pohnpei. Kapingamarangi. said that they, the graduates, are the must take actions to make their dreams The trainees were taking written, oral, future of their families of Pohnpei, of come true. By carefully attending to the and practical final examinations in the the FSM and of the world; they must small details, she continued, the big areas of primary health care, commu- shape the future which is now open to ones will take care of themselves. nity health, maternal and child health, them. They mustapply themselves,and However, she said that their true suc- emergency medicine and first aid, and be contributors in whatever their en- cesses will only be measured by how dispensary administration/management. deavors. They should put a smile on "we help our people," she concluded by The training efforts have been sup- their faces, take the challenges head-on saying PICS will be remembered. ported by a $38,000 Pacific Health Ini- and not shy away. But they must be PICS Principal Ewalt Joseph made tiative Grant from the Public Health aware of the problems. the presentation of graduates while the Services of the U.S. Department of President Olter congratulated the State Director of the Pohnpei Department of Health and Human Services. The 1991 officials for their resolve to enroll all the Education Daro Weital accepted the grant proposal was a collaborative ef- graduating eighth graders at PICS next graduates. Their diplomas were pre- fort of the FSM Department of Health school year. He said that this is a com- sented to them by the Lt. Governor of Services, the Pohnpei State Department mendable policy, adding that quality of Pohnpei State, the Honorable Victor of Health Services, and the PBMOTPof education must be kept as a priority. Edwin. the John A. Burns School of Medicine "Knowledge," he said, will set you free. Of the 225 students, the top 10 students of the University of Hawaii. The future of this Nation depends on with a grade point average of 3.5 or The trainees, representing all of the you, "You are it," concluded His Ex- above included seven students majoring municipalities in Pohnpei State, were cellency Bailey Olter. in academic subjects, two in business selected early 1992 from among more In his Valedictorian speech, James Poll and one in agriculture. than 100 applicants to the program. Selections were based upon previous reminded his fellow graduates that they Twenty special certificates were also entered PICS four years ago as school awarded; included were seven in agri- work performance evaluation, academic background, the application documents, children. But now they are graduating culture, six in business, five in academic and interviews. as adults. Having learned much during studies, one in mechanic and one in Training activities included classroom their four years, has prepared them to trade and industries. instruction and community outreach venture into the various walks of life Other distinguished guests attending work provided by the Fifth Year that await them. "We," he said, "have the graduation ceremony included PBMOTP students, and supervised overcome the problems of high school Pohnpei Legislature Speaker, the Hon- "hands-on" skill development at the life and must make our dreams a reality." orable Kasiano Joseph, Senator Annes Pohnpei State health clinics, the Kolonia In her Salutatory speech, MaryJane Lebehn, Deacon Etwel Pelep who gave Community Health Center, and various Mora said that the world is waiting for the Invocation, Rev. Salter Else who outreach clinics operated by the them. They must work hard and perse- gave the Benediction, the parents of the PBMOTP, called the "Clinics Without vere. She advised her fellow graduates graduates, the faculty, and friends of the Walls." Trainees also traveled to that they must set goals and then they 1993 graduating class. (See CHA, Page 7) CHA 56 students graduated from MOC-Palau H (Conttinued from Page 6) PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- (AS) Degrees in Electrical Technology; Pingelap for the outer island health dis- MATION SERVICE)- President Olter Political Science; and Business Educa- pensaries. on May 21 this year, addressed the 1993 tion. Certificates of Achievement Since the operation of a well run health graduates of Microneisian Occupational (CA) were awarded to those who suc- i care delivery faa li ty involves more than Center in Palau. > cessfully completed their studies in r just the actual provision of treatment to President Olter's delegation include Electrical Technology; General Office c patients, trainees studied the function- Wilton Mackwelung, FSM Consul Clerk; Small Engine and Outboard z ing of all of the support services such as General on Guam and Henry Stephen, a Motor; Agricultural Science; Air Con- I medical records, x-rays, laboratory, Pohnpeian staff of Guam'sPacific Data ditioning and Refrigeration; Appliance pharmacy, medical supply, and admin- Company, who joined the Presidential Repair; Automotive Mechanic Tech- istration. Students also undertook rota- Party from Guam to provide media cov- nology; Clothing Construction and tions in dental health and environmen- erage of the trip. Design; Business Accounting; Food ve Fifty six students graduated this year vo tal sanitation. Service; General Electronics Technol- The CHA trainees who graduated are: include 12 from the Republic of the ogy; Heavy Equipment & Diesel Me- Monalisa Benjamin from U Municipal- Marshall Islands; 3 from Kosrae State; chanics; Occupational Home Econom- ity; Amanda John from Nett; Hosan six Pohnpei State; 7 from Chuuk State; Ernest and Delihda Isaac from Pingelap; 5 from Yap State of the FSM and 23 ics and Police Science. Yoster George and Boya Maruame from from the Republic of Palau. Three stu- College of Micronesia-Palau was Kapingamarangi; Marciano Edmund dents from Palau received their Associ- formerly known as the Micronesian and Kehn Albert from Mwoakilloa; ate of Arts (AA) Degrees; receiving Occupational Center (MOC). This Drusihla Frank from Kolonia; Luther their Associate of Science (AS) De- year's graduation exercises would be Silbanuz from Madolenihmw; and grees were five Palauan, one Chuukese the first to be held since the restructur- Agatha Anthon from Kitti. and two Pohnpeian and forty-five stu- ing of the College of Micronesia Sys- It is expected that most of the Commu- dents received their Certificates of tem which now grants autonomous nity Health Assistant Graduates will Achievements (CA), among them were control over its campus located in each begin work in the State's dispensary 12 Marshallese; 21 FSM and 23 stu- hosting country. system by the end of the year. Fifth Year dents from Palau, as reported by the students of PBMOTP will continue to College Central Office in Pohnpei. New Copra Price for work with the CHA's to provide con- The graduates were awarded Associ- tinuing educational support and to ate of Arts (A A) Degrees in the fields of grades one to three monitor their on-the-job performance. Liberal Arts and Associate of Science PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Officials from Australia and China to visit FSM MATION SERVICE) - A new set of A Parliamentary Delegation from the Government of Australia will visit the prices for grade one to grade three for FSM, July 9 through 11 this year. The delegation will be headed by Mr. Les Scott copra purchased in the FSM will take and three other members of Parliament and a secretary, according to a release from effect on July 4,1993. This information the Department of External Affairs. is contained in a letter from the Manager The purpose of the visit is to develop cordial relations with the FSM Congress, of the Coconut Development Authority observe the conduct of political affairs and operation of the Congress, explore ways (CDA), Namio O. Nanpei, to President by which Australian Parliament can assist the FSM Congress, investigate oppor- tunities for promoting closer relationship between the FSM and Australia in Bailey Olter, dated June 14, 1993. regional cooperation, assess the commercial investment climate, examine the The new prices will be as follows: for impact of environmental problems in the region, and to observe the operation of grade one, it will be 10 cents per pound Australian Aid Program in the FSM. or $200 per ton; for grade two, will be 9 The delegation is desirous to pay courtesy calls on FSM President Bailey Olter, and-a-half cents per pound or $ 190 per Speaker of Congress Jack Fritz, Governor Johnny David, Pohnpei State and other ton; and for grade three, it will be 9 cents government officials. The FSM Officials are making arrangements for a boat ride to Nandauas and per pound or $180 per ton. Kepirohi Waterfall for the delegation in addition to lunches and dinner receptions. Nanpei explained that the decision to In another related activity, A high level delegation of the People's Republic of change the copra price was made by the China's is scheduled to visit the FSM from August 7-10, 1993, according to the FSM CDA Board of Directors after Department of External Affairs release. careful review of the current interna- The eleven member delegation will be headed by His Excellency Luo Gan, State tional prices and available copra stabi- Councillor and Secretary General of the State Council. Slate Council is the highest lization funds. He also requested Presi- organ of the State Administration, comprised of the Premier, Vice Premier, State Councillors, Ministers in charge of commissions and ministers, the Auditor dent Olter that information on this new General, and the Secretary General. set of copra prices take effect July 4th Details of their visit are being discussed between the Department of External this year be widely disseminated to all Affairs Officials and the Resident Ambassador of the People's Republic of China. copra producers in the FSM. 22 jowffg FSM citizens took Oath to join U.S. Arm Forces .1 OS PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- said that the occasion substantiated the oldest democracy — our own democ- MATION SERVICE) - More young U.S. and FSM relationships, and both racy in the United States.' Those of you men and women from the FSM were nations have rededicated themselves to who join the armed forces of the U.S. inducted the U.S. Armed Forces, May the protection of "our shared values." today join with us in defending democ- 21, this year, with a solemn ceremony Democratic standards to which the FSM racy and human rights. And you held at the United States of America and the United States subscribe remain strengthen the FSM'S democratic sys- Embassy in Pohnpei, where 22 young the best guide for both nation's citizens tem." men and women from the FSM took during this period of profound change "It is fitting that this ceremony take their Enlistment Oath administered by and uncertainty that began with the end place in the month of May," she said, Lt. Col. DonaldE. Ahren, retired, United of the cold war. adding, "President Clinton recently o States Air Force, according to U.S. "To quote our Secretary of State, Mr. signed an official proclamation declar- Embassy release. Christopher," said the Ambassador, she ing this month as (the National Asian- In welcoming the distinguished guests stated, 'By defining the rights of indi- Pacific American Heritage Month)." which includes the parents and friends vidual, wherever he or she may be, The contributions of the Pacific Ameri- of the enlistees, Her Excellency Aurelia Americans reaffirm our own freedom. cans have immeasurably enriched our E. Brazeal, the United States Ambassa- By supporting young democracies great nation the Ambassador said. dor to the Federated States of Micronesia worldwide, we strengthen the world's "You, citizens of the FSM who choose to serve in the U.S. Military also enrich the United States. You will join the Forces which remain the national secu- rity of the FSM, as well as the United States. You have worked hard, you have chosen to serve, and you have earned your praise. Your commitment makes you nation-builders. I call on you to view your choice as ante of passage, as a key to an open chest containing unlim- ited knowledge and educational oppor- tunities, "Ambassador Brazeal said. Joining the U.S. Army were Manuel Yoma, Harbert Tom, Richard Peter, Poncy Welbert, Hainrick Panuelo, Sin- ter Alexander, Justino Buniag, Steveick Joseph, Martin Hallens, Danally Daniel, Mermuidy loanis, Pauline Edmund, MaryJane Mora and Shelly Lebehn, from Pohnpei; Ralph Waathan, Andrew Waathan and Mafel John from Yap; and Bailey Kephas, Randus Johnathan and HARTUV BID FAREWELL TO FSM - A mbassador of Israel llan Hartuv, and his wife visited the FSM capital before returning to their home in Israel upon the Ambassador's Nixion Kephas from Kosrae. retirement from Government Service. The Ambassador and his wife visited the Nett Joining the U.S. Air Force are Nepolion Cultural Center for cultural shows and were guests of honors at a dinner reception hosted Donreand Thaxton Hainrickof Pohnpei. by the Acting Secretary of External Affairs John Mangefel. The Ambassador paid The enlistees who have taken their courtesy calls on President Olter; Mangefel; Secretaries of the Departments ofResources oath will be leaving their home islands and Development, and Health Services, Asterio Takesy and Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick to the various bases within the U.S. to respectively. He also called on Governor Johnny Da vid, Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and U.S. Ambassadors to the FSM, Aurelia E. Brazeal, and Ambassadors to the FSM from begin their trainings in the fields for China, Li Qinping; and A ustralia, Peter Stanford. On the left is the President shaking which they have applied starting from hands with the Ambassador (right) with Intergovernmental and Chief of'Protocol leske July 30,1993, according to an Embassy lehsi looking on during the call on the President. official.

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