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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 11 Palikir, Pohnpei, September 30,1990 Number 10 US Ambassador presents her credence Chief Executives PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Representative to the FSM Michael MATION SERVICE) - The first U.S. Wygant who left the U.S. Embassy in meet in Palikir Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- May this year said," Our nations face an PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- potentiary to the FSM, Her Excellency historic opportunity to help shape a firm, MATION SERVICE) - The 16TH FSM Aurelia Erskine Brazeal presented her more secure, and more prosperous Chief Executives Conference (CEC) met credentials to President John R. world, in which our shared ideals and at President's Cabinet Room Septem- Haglelgam during a formal ceremony our democratic way of life can flourish. ber 27-28 to discuss: the budget request held Sept. 18 at the President's Cabinet The energy, the faith, the devotion which for translation of and public education Room. we bring to this endeavor will deter- on the proposed amendments to the mine how the people of our two coun- Present at the ceremony were FSM FSM Constitution, the rotation of the Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael, Pohnpei tries prosper. President Bush seeks to strengthen even further the friendship Japanese Foreign Aid, FSM Immigra- State Governor Resio S. Moses, Acting tion problems with visitors, Copra Speaker Dohsis Halbert, Diplomatic between the United States and the Fed- Subsidy, FSM Group Health Insurance, erated States of Micronesia as we move Corps, Cabinet members, and other U.S. Federal Budget Sequestration, officials. The Ambassador was accom- down this path. For that reason both Control Document for Projects, Com- panied by Second Secretary Mary C. countries agreed to elevate representa- pact Funds Distribution, Second Five- Shoemaker. tives to ambassadorial level." Year Development Plan, and the U.S. Brazeal who replaces former U.S. (See CREDENTIAL, Page 2) Peace Corps in Micronesia. The Conference which was chaired by Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael comprised of the four State Governors, Petrus Tun of Yap; Sasao Gouland, Chuuk; Resio S. Moses, Pohnpei; and Yosiwo P. George, Kosrae; and other staff officials from the states and the National Governments. The CEC approved a proposal of $200,000 for Political Education Pro- gram on the proposed amendments to the FSM Constitution. A Central Coor- dinating Committee is to be appointed by the President, and the State Gover- nors are to appoint Task Forces in their states to carry out duties in educating CREDENCE PRESENTATION - The first U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and the public of the amendments to the Plenipotentiary to the FSM, Her Excellency Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (standing at the Constitution beginning December this podium) presented her credentials to President John R. Haglelgam during a formal year to February next year. ceremony held Sept. 18 at the President's Cabinet Room. From left to right are: FSM The CEC also agreed upon the 1992 Congress Acting Speaker Dohsis Halbert, Pohnpei State Governor Resio S.Moses, FSM Foreign Aid from the Government of Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael, Acting Secretary of External Affairs J.Raglmar Subolmar, FSM President John R. Haglelgam, and Brazeal (See CHIEF EXECUTIVES, Page 2) 2 Credentials... Chief Executives (Continued from Page 1) "As Secretary of State Baker noted in (Continued from Page 1) agree to serve FSM Group Health In- June 1989, Americans believe we are Japan which its rotation started in 1987 surance subscribers appropriately and expeditiously. on the eve of a new era in international with Pohnpei State.Chuuk State in 1988, relations. President Bush has under- Kosrae State in 1989, and now Yap The CEC was discontented at both FSM and State personnel who check scored the post-cold war theme in re- State this year and the next year. The cent statements. The dominant trends Yap State project is with two phases documents and luggages at the airport upon arrival and departure, displays shaping the 21st century are the decline a which will take two years to be com- of communism as an economic and pleted. actions discourteously to the visitors in FSM and therefore requested the FSM political system, an increasingly inte- CEC proposed the establishment of a grated economy of global scale sparked 2 $ 1.7 million copra processing plant and Attorney General to initiate through by spectacular technological change and —< agreed to seek financial assistance from FSM President a specific communica- 2 tion to FSM personnel, and the Gover- a world wide trend toward democracy the FSM Congress or other outside and free enterprise. Pacific Basin Na- sources. According to statistics each of nors of the FSM states, to communicate specifically with their personnel, indi- tions are on the cutting edge of these the three states of Chuuk, Pohnpei, and trends. They have demonstrated to the 2 Yap could provide 2 million nuts to cating that all visitors and leaders espe- cially entering and departing the FSM world that the unleashing of market begin with. forces and human creativity is the strong- The agreement with Straub Hospital must be given due respects. est basis for sustained prosperity. Na- & Clinic in Honolulu had been termi- Discussion on U.S. Federal Budget 2 tional success in future world econo- nated as of September 15 this year due Sequestration, Control Document for mies will belong to societies that nur- to lack of personnel to take care of FSM Projects, Division of the Compact Fund, ture individual initiative, openness, the health insurance in Honolulu. CEC and the Gramm-Rudmann Act was free flow of information and fair com- during the discussion noted that the stressed and the CEC considered sev- petition," Brazeal said. $1.4 million of the FSM Group Health eral interpretations toward the Auto- Adding she said that she supports Insurance has $92,999.86 outstanding matic Budget cuts as it was briefed by Haglelgam's call, made earlier this year, debt as of Fiscal Year 1989-1990 . an FSM Budget Office personnel who "to make the decade of the 90's the The CEC further affirmed to reinstate reported that the Act will have effects decade of economic development. The the agreement on the basis that Straub on the U.S. Congress appropriations. movement toward international eco- Hospital & Clinic provides the sub- The CEC noted that FSM funds pro- nomic interdependence, I believe, is scribers with easy access to medical vided under the Compact and those inevitable and it would be wise to pre- care at its facilities, designed to monitor which covered by the U.S. Full Faith pare for this global market. The United their care with single source billing, and Credit will not be affected and those States wishes to work with your gov- extended a discount on services and to (See CHIEF EXECUTIVE, Page 7) ernment to achieve economic growth and to promote trade." She stated that, 'The path to be fol- lowed by the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia is set in the Compact of Free Association. It will be our guide - for our political, security, economic and cultural rela- tions - all aspects of our free associa- tion." Brazeal concluded saying, "Mr. Presi- dent, on this historic occasion I bring the friendship of the American people to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia. I look forward to working with the people and the government in a close, cordial and respectful way to promote mutual interests. Let us con- tinue to be constant and good friends." BRAZEAL PAID COURTESY CALL ON HAGLELGAM - The first U.S. Ambassador Haglelgam in his statement said, "The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the FSM, Her Excellency Aurelia Erskine Brazeal people and government of the FSM (left), Sept. 18, paid courtesy call on FSM President John R. Haglelgam (right) at his have been looking forward to the day Office. (See CREDENTIALS, Page 3) Credentials_____ (Continued from Page 2) Adding, "I wish to express the grati- Micronesia." when the United States accredits its tude of the government and the people Brazeal who is from Georgia is a Ambassador to the FSM. That day has of the FSM to the United States Govern- career member of the Senior Foreign come to pass this afternoon when ment for its past assistance in our self- Service, class of Minister, and Coun- Ambassador Aurelia Erskine Brazeal determination efforts which led to our selor. presented her credentials to me as independence nearly four years ago and Since 1987, Brazeal has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- to the establishment of our close and Minister Counselor for Economic Af- potentiary of the United States to the friendly relations with the United States fairs for the American Embassy in 2 FSM." under the Compact of the Free Associa- Tokyo. Prior to this, she served as a He extends to Brazeal a very warm tion Treaty. Madam Ambassador, we member of the Senior Seminar from welcome to the Federated States of have come a long way to this point in 1986-1987; Deputy Director for Eco- Micronesia as well as the gratitude of our history. The FSM will continue to nomics at the Department of State, 1984- the people of the FSM to her Excellency seek the recognition of its sovereignty 1986; in the Economic Bureau of the 2 and to her esteemed government for the by members of the community of na- Office of Development Finance at the historic occasion in the relationship tions and by international organizations Department of State, 1982-1984; Eco- between the FSM and United States of including the United Nations. We look nomic Officer in Tokyo, 1979-1982; America. "We are witnessing," said forward to further assistance from the Review Officer for the Treasury De- 5 Haglelgam, "the full expression of es- United States in this regards." partment Secretariat, 1977-1979; Uru- tablishing friendly and diplomatic rela- "Madam Ambassador, our two coun- guay/Paraguay Desk Officer, 1974- tions between our two countries in ac- tries have much to look forward to under 1977; and Watch Officer and Line Offi- cordance with the Vienna Convention the Compact of Free Association to cer for the Secretariat Staff at the De- on Diplomatic Relations." cooperate on matters of mutual con- partment of State, 1973-1974. "I am pleased to have accepted your cerns," he stated, adding, "As you as- In addition, she has served as an letter of credence and to receive you as sume full charge of the United States Economic Reports Officer in the Eco- Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Embassy, the FSM Government looks nomic Bureau at the Department of State potentiary of the United States to the forward to working closely with you in from 1971-1972, and a consular and Federated States of Micronesia," said strengthening our relationship with your Economic Officer for the American Haglelgam, adding, "The relationship government." Embassy in Buenos Aires from 1969- between our two countries under our Concluding he said, "May I ask Your 1971. Brazeal entered the Foreign Serv- Compact of Free Association Treaty is Excellency to convey my personal re- ice in 1968. vast and dynamic and one which we gard and best wishes to President Bush She received her BA degree from attach a great deal of importance. This for his continued good health and the Spelman College and Master of Inter- relationship requires close cooperation prosperity of the people of the United national Affairs degree from Columbia and understanding of our two govern- States. Ambassador Brazeal, I am in- University in 1967. Brazeal was born, ments." deed gratified to receive you and to November 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illi- Continuing, "Your excellency's ap- welcome you to the Federated States of nois. pointment with your long and impres- sive record of service in the foreign service of your country gives me full confidence that you will serve as your predecessor did to strengthen the friend- ship and cooperation that has already existed between our two countries." "I wish to take this opportunity to thank Michael Wygant, the first United States Representative to the FSM, un- der whose excellent leadership the first three years of our special relationship produced what I consider to be a solid foundation for us to build upon. I also would like to express gratitude to Mrs. Shoemaker for the excellent works she PRESENTATION OF THE 1990 CONCON DOCUMENT- President John R. Haglelgam has done and the fine cooperation she (second from the left) shook hands with Resio S. Moses, 1990 Constitutional Convention has generously demonstrated during the President, as he accepted the Constitutional Convention Document presented to him, Sept. short time she has been in charge of the 24, by Moses in the President's cabinet room. From left to right are Vice President Hirosi U.S. Embassy in Pohnpei," he said. H. Ismael, Haglelgam, Con Con Administrator Ihlen Joseph, and Moses. 4

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FSM Joint Stamp Issue with US & Marshalls PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Service, the stamp honoring the FSM contributed much to the educational and MATION SERVICE) - The FSM joins highlights the illustration of a tradi- political development of Micronesia USA and the Marshalls to release a joint tional Micronesian canoe superimposed since the second World War. commemorative stamp issue Sept. 28, next to the FSM national flag and a cap- The third stamp which was designed 1990 that salutes the 1986 enactment of tion (FREE ASSOCIATION) noted by Lloyd Birmingham, depicts the the Compact of Free Association, ac- horizontally on the right edge of the famous U.S. naval frigate ship, the U.S.S. cording to a press release from FSM stamp. Constitution superimposed next to the Postal Service. The traditional canoe features on the American flag. Also featured in the The ceremony was held at the stamp is a Satawalese canoe represent- stamp design is the bald eagle, the na- President's Cabinet room and attended ing the expertise and mastery of our tional bird of the U.S. and a symbol of by Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael, traditional navigators who could sail the U.S. Postal Service, along with the FSM Congress Acting Speaker Dohsis the open seas by canoes without the frigate bird, the symbol of the FSM Postal Halbert, U.S. Ambassador to the FSM need for modern day navigational in- Service. Aurelia Brazeal, Governors Resio S. struments. The stamps are all denominated at 25 Moses, Sasao Gouland, Yosiwo George, Kane also designed a U.S. stamp for cents. and Petrus Tun, Acting Post Master the Compact between the USA and the The FSM stamps were printed by The General Ignacio Stephen, cabinet Marshall Islands. It depicts a Marshall House of Questa in London, England. members, and other officials. Islands stick chart superimposed next to For more detailed information regard- The United States commissioned Herb the national flag of the Marshall Is- ing FSM stamps contact Philatelic Kawainui Kane of Hawaii to design two lands. Bureau, Federated State of Micronesia stamps, one in honor of the treaty with Both of Kane's stamp designs are FM 96941, or FSM's philatelic agent, the FSM and the second for the treaty being reproduced as a joint stamp issue the Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp., with the Marshall Islands. by the FSM with addition of a third 46 West 34th Street, New York, NY Based on inputs from the FSM Postal stamp to salute the U.S.A., who has 10001. FDA meets in Palikir to discuss IDF issues PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Government relevant agencies and the dollars in short term investments for the MATION SERVICE) The Federated FSM Development Bank which is FSM. Seibel's parent company, Equi Development Authority (FDA) com- managing the funds. Tech, has filed for Chapter 11 bank- prised of the four State Governors and In the discussions Development Bank ruptcy, as a result other investors have the President whose function is manag- President Mori explained due to recent withdrawn their portfolio from Seibel. H ing the Investment Development Funds currency fluctuations and inflations, that At the recommendation of the Secretary O under the Compact of Free Association the IDF Advisory Board is recommend- of Finance, the FDA voted to take all Z between the FSM and the USA, met ing that an increase of $30,000 dollars but 1-million dollars from Seibel and r Sept. 26, at the FSM Capital in Palikir. be approved to change the total to give to Northwest Quadrant (N.W.Q.), G The meeting was chaired by Chuuk $360,000. The FDA members unani- another money manager, to manage its Z >-H State Governor Sasauo Gouland. Pres- mously approved the loan application. portfolios. This change will take effect O ent at the meeting were FSM Vice Presi- FDA also discussed and adopted two as early as today (October 1,1990). The Z dent Hirosi Ismael, amendments to the existing guidelines, other money manager is Capitol Olym- CD Pohnpei Governor Resio S. Moses, which would allow for a smooth and pic which is managing $27-million -on_ Kosrae Governor Yosiwo George, Yap efficient conduct of of loan applica- dollars for the FSM. Governor Petrus Tun, and some key tions review. Guideline 1 amended to The FDA members were also briefed I staffs for the governors. read, if the Advisory Board is asked for on the investment market conditions. re From the National Government were comments, and the Board is to make a The Iraq's invasion of Kuwait has ad- the Secretary of Finance, Al Tuuth and decision without a meeting, each mem- versely affected the market. The Bond the Division of Investment staff, repre- ber of the Board will have until the end Market's interest rate went up while the sentatives of the Attorney General's of the Advisory Board's review period value of the bond dropped. Adding that office, Office of Planning and Statis- to submit his comments to the Chair- if a full scale war breaks out, the market tics, Department of Resources and De- man. The second amendment reads, will drop. Price of crude oil is fluctuat- velopment, FSM Development Bank unless a majority of the Board members ing. As of September 25 Texas Crude is President Manny Mori, the IDF Advi- opposed the application, the applica- selling at $38.67 per barrel, an increase sory Board staff. tion will be deemed approved. of $1.14 per barrel. The first item the Authority discussed Lastly, the FDA discussed the Invest- At the end of the FDA meeting, Vice was a loan package submitted by the ment Portfolio with Seibel Investment President Ismael announced that FSM Ponape Coconut Product (PCP), Inc. Company. will host the Forum meeting slated for for $330,000 with 5% interest rate which The Secretary of Finance, Tuuth and July 1991. A planning committee has to be paid in 12 years, all required re- staff of the Division of Investment been created to prepare for the meeting. view of which has been completed by briefed the members on the Seibel, a He invited the governors to make rec- the Investment Development Fund company which is managing $33-mil- ommendations they feel might be help- (IDF) Advisory Board, Pohnpei State lion dollars long term and $35-million ful.

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In the Aug. 30, 1990 issue (Volume 11, No. 8), continuation of the APPU story on Page 2, South Korea is a full member of the APPU, but was not mentioned in the story. Sept 15, 1990 issue (Vol. 11, No. 9), on page 2, story on Fresh Tuna Companies in Chuuk and Yap States,last paragraph, the name for the company to be establish in Chuuk should appear "Chuuk Fresh Tuna FDA CONFERENCE MEETS IN CABINET ROOMS-The Federated Development Authority (FDA) on September 26, metal Inc., and the story on Powell, the FSM Capital in Palikir. The meeting was chaired by Chuuk State Governor Sasauo Gouland. From left to right are, FSU Development Bank President Manny Mori. President's secretary Laura Girdner who was taking the minutes of the Page 7, Dueton isn't part of meeting, Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael, Pohnpei State Budget Adviser Leo Delarosa, Chuuk State Public Safety Deputy Gene Babauta's name. It Chief Ruling Ruben (partially hidden), Glenn Jewell Chuuk State Governor Sasauo Gouland, Pohnpei State Treasury should appear(Gene Babauta). Technical Adviser Jerry Shae, Kosrae State Governor Yosiwo George,Yap State Governor Petrus Tun, and Ponnpei State Governor Resio S. Hoses. White joins FSM AG Office as Chief of International Law of "International Space Law," the pub- o PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- 1982; and was an Attorney to United §} MATION SERVICE)-The former Nation (UN) Non Governmental Or- lication which is involving the outer- r" North Carolina State Chief Deputy ganizations, authorized to observe UN space activities of the United States and Attorney General Harold (Hal) M. Committees during sessions and advice the other countries. White, Jr. joined FSM Attorney Gen- governmental conference from 1982 to As a Professor of Law from 1982 to eral Office as FSM Senior Assistant At- 1987. 1987 at Chapel Hill, University of North torney General and was appointed the He was Law Professor at Western Carolina, White taught International FSM Chief Division of International State University; worked for the Inter- Communication Law and published with Law by the FSM Attorney General Bill national New Court and coordinated his wife's assistance the book entitled R. Mann. International Law Society at the Col- "Law of the International Communica- z The FSM International Law Division tion." o He also served as the Deputy Chief zI— I Chief represents the President, the p Department of External Affairs, Mi- Attorney General of North Carolina cronesian Maritime Authority (MMA) where he advised the Attorney General and other agencies of the government pertaining to his relation with the Con- z on External Affairs and International gress of the United States of America o relations of the FSM. and his relation with the other states; White studied Political Science and helped to conduct for him some of his z History, and received his B A Degree in most special litigation cases involving w 1971 from Wake Forest University at Constitutional Law and special cases E North Carolina and J.D. Degree in 1975 that would come in or generally re- H from the University of Main in Florida. White ferred by the Governor to the Attorney White was a contributing member of General from 198 7 to 1990, prior to his the California State Advisory Commit- lege of Law, Los Angeles, California appointment with FSM. tee for Science, Technology, Environ- from 1976 to 1982. White, 41, is married to former Rita ment and other policies of California At Smithsonian Institution in Wash- Lauria from North Carolina and they State to former State Governor of Cali- ington, D.C. from 1984 to 1985, White have two daughters, Camie, 7, and fornia Edmund G. Brown from 1976 to was a researcher and one of the authors Marcela, 3 years old. FSM Livestock Dev. Officer left Pohnpeifor United Kingdom PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- all states of the FSM. He was also breeding, then returned to the farmers. TION SERVICE) - The FSMLivestock involved in reviewing livestock, and The project was proven successful. Development Officer Haresh T. Patel related development projects proposals The goat population rapidly increased. leftPohnpei the end of September retur- presented to various state and FSM A demonstrations on variety of prepara- ing to the United Kingdom, his home, governments, conducted studies, gather tion and recipies of goat meat were held. after six years with the FSM Depart- information and documents required for From the Pohnlangas Goat Project, up ment of Resources and Development(R/ the Development of viable Livestock to four goats were slaughtered for meat D), Agriculture Division, according to industry. weekly and sold at the local market. the Division's Chief Sailas Henry. Patel helped started and implemanted After a visit to Guam's Meat Import Patel first arrived Pohnpei from Palau apilot project (Goat Project) in Pohnlan- Section (USDA/FSS) information re- in 1984, where he was serving as a gas, Pohnpei State, purposely, to im- ceived indicated that Guam imports volunteer under the UNDP Regional prove goat meat for local consumption about 40 tons of goat meat monthly Livestock Project as Livestock Devel- as well as for possible export. Same from the Northern Marianas and New opment Officer, Advising the Govern- project was extended to Kosrae and Zealand, says Henry. ment of Palau on cattle raising. Chuuk States with funding from FSM Patel also helped designed, coordi- At the end of his UNDP tour of duty, Congress, UNDP Regional Livestock nated, and implemented the Australorp Haresh was hired by the Division of Project and the participating state. Poultry Development Project in various Agriculture, R/D, as a Livestock Devel- Ten male goats of Anglo-Nubian breed states of the FSM. This project involved opment Officer, a position he held until were imported from Fiji, where similar the sale from Agriculture offices of the his departure. project was established for purpose of Australorp(black) chicks, which can As Livestock Development Officer, crossbreeding with local female goats. survive on local feed, to farmers to raise Patel served as technical expert to the Consequently, interested local farm- for either home consumption or for sale. government, involving in the planning, ers were invited to participate by bring Finally, Patel was involved in the plan- designing and implementation of vari- to the project site their female goats, ning, designing, and the implementa- ous livestock development projects in leave them for certain period of time for (See PATEL, Page 7) Chief Executives... POP, processing plant (Contineud from Page 2) which are not covered by the U.S. Full PALIKTR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- interest will be charged. Thereafter, for Faith and Credits may become domes- MATION SERVICE) - The PDA the first two years the company will tic projects subject to the 30 percent members have unanimously approved make a monthly payment of $1,450, cut. H HH the loan application of $360,000 for and during the remaining eleven years The conference announced that O PonapeCoconutProduct(PCP),theonly the company will have to pay $3,553.20 there is an FSM Delegation in z> coconut processing company in a month on the principal and interest Washington, D.C. which is joining r Pohnpei, established through the initia- FSM Embassy Office officials to C tive of Ponape Agriculture and Trade PCP is processing copra to make cook- follow up on this issue. Z School (PATS) in 1974. ing oil, laundry soap, body and hair oil, The CEC agreed to come up with HH On November 16,1989, it was granted shampoo, animal feed and toilet soap. zO a corporate charter. Mr. Catalino Sahm Its products have been sold locally in budget strategies for the nation and CD of Pohnpei, who has been with PCP the retail stores. It also exported its recommended that the State Gover- n since its inception and who is the Presi- products to other states in the FSM. An nors are to submit reports to support dent and General Manager. The Vice- agreement was signed end of 1989 in the CEC bill to the Congress. President is Etler Joseph, and Secretary Guam for the marketing of its products The CEC was briefed on the Second cr n Treasurer, Myoriko Victor, both of in Guam, Saipan, Okinawa and possi- Five Years Development Plan and the HI w Pohnpei. The company employs one bly other places, according to the pro- U.S. Peace Corps in Micronesia. It was O Filipino Chemist and 22 FSM citizens. posal. noted that the Office of Planning and The borrowed money will be used for Arrangements are being made with Statistics has distributed the SecondFive modernizing, and expanding the opera- various marketing companies in Ha- Year Development Plan to the FSM tions of PCP by acquiring a soap mak- waii and the US West Cost for market- States and National Government to ing machine, two trucks, spare parts, ing PCP products. The company ex- review andcommentonit by May 1990. enlarge factory building, and as work- pects, following the expansion, to in- It was further urged that the Governors ing capital. crease its toilet soap monthly produc- of the four states submits their inputs on The company will be granted a grace tion level from the present 338 to 2,239 the document, the week of October 1-6, period of 18 months, for which no cases. 1990. Patel______(Continued from Page 6) ect $140,000, and Pohnpei State Legis- The funds from the Congress and tion of thePohnpei Broiler Project. One lature matched it with $250,000 while Legislature were used for the acquisi- of the goals of the project is to substitute FSM Development Bank (FSMDB) tion of equipment and facilities. While imported with locally raised chicken together with the Pohnpei State Agri- the individual farmer's loan amounts meat. FSM Congress in 1988 who culture Division participated by identi- ranging from 30 to 40 thousand dollars approved the project as a pilot project in fying eighteen farmers and granted loans by each farmer from the FSMDB were Pohnpei also appropriated for the proj- for each farmer. used for development of and operation >f the farms. The Pohnpei Broiler Project is now >perating smoothly and is producing ibout 3,000 chicken each week which ire available in the local stores. This >roduction level is still insufficient for he consumption demands in Pohnpei. It is planned that similar project will be ;stablished in other states of the FSM. Henry praised Patel for his practical- ly in the implementation of the Live- ;tock projects. "He was a doer, he had lever shied away from actually work- PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE - Vice President HirosiH. Ismael (right) is pre- ing at the project sites. He was both an senting in his office a certificate of outstanding performance to Livestock Development expert advisor and a practical demon- Officer Haresh Patel (second from the left), in completion of his employment contract strator". with FSMDepartment of'Resources and Development, Division of'Agriculture. From left The FSM will be recruiting another to right are: Acting Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development Bumio expert to fill the vacancy, Henry con- Silbanuz, Patel, Administrator, Division of Agriculture Sailas Henry, and Ismael. cluded. 8 Ming Feng Tsai arrested and charged and for abandoning fishing gears in o PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - FSS Palikir, order to avoid detection of unlawful following the arrest, escorted Ming Feng fishing. o Tsai, steaming under its own power, to Under the FSM laws criminal penal- CO J-l Colonia, Yap before proceeding to ties for violations of section 501 of title Ol Pohnpei. The vessel has been in Pohnpei 24 is punishable by a fine up to 5- since it arrived following the arrest million or imprisonment for not more The ship's crews comprised of four than two years or both. However, any Filipino nationals and four Taiwanese, violent resistance to an FSM arresting the captain included, were allowed to officer by a fugitive vessel or its crews remain on board the ship. But were or- including use of dangerous weapons, O guns, so forth, which caused to the ar- HH dered not to leave the island until a trial 2 is held. resting officer(s) bodily injury would, if The Federated States of Micronesia found guilty, be imprisioned for a pe- through the Attorney General's Office riod up to 10 years. US& FSM SIGN MOU-The governments 2 filed, on September 20, 1990, in the The FSM will vigorously enforce its of the FSM and the USA signed, Septem- O FSM Supreme Court's Trial Division, maritime laws against any violations by ber 17,1990, a Memorandum of Under- Palikir, Civil Action No. 1990-73, the any vessel(s) engaged in illegal fishing standing concerning the transfer of two activities within intheFSM'sExtended vessels from the United States Coast 2 Federated States of Micronesia, Plain- w tiff, vs. THE VESSEL MING FENG Economic Zone, says Webster. In this Guard to the FSM. The Governments of TSAI, defendant seeking the Court to connection, there is constant random air the United States of America (USG) and order forfeiting the fishing vessel to- surveillence by both the New Zealand the FSM, have reached the understand- gether with its fishing gears, furniture, and Australian military through gov- ing that the USG will grant to the FSM appurtenances, stores, cargo and fish on ernments' arrangements, in addition to Government without compensation and board the vessel, and awarding a civil FSM's existing surveillence programs. further responsibility, the former US monetary penalty in accordance with The apprehended vessel, Ming Feng Coast Guard vessels Cape Cross, WPB the section 502 (2) and (3) of title 24 of Tsai, is one of the 203 fishing vessels, 95321 and Cape Corwin, WPB 95326 (Ex- FSM Code. licened by the Government of the Re- U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Boats, 95 feet Also filed was Criminal Action No. public of Palau. Operating under a long, number 321 and 326). The FSM 1990-506, against the Captain and the contract with Palau International Trad- agrees to accept the vessels where they entire crew members of Ming Feng Tsai ers Incorporated Inc., a company in are located In their present condition, for ignoring all orders to stop which in Palau in joint venture with Ting Hong and to assume fiscal and logistical re- the process of apprehending endangered Oceanic Enterprises Co., Ltd., a Tai- sponsibilities for operation, maintenance the lives and safety of the surveillence wanese company. The Joint Venture and repair of the vessels. The FSM agrees officers. engages in fishing and airfreighting on to use these ships during the remainder The second Civil Action No. 1990-74, a daily basis freshly caught tuna fish of their useful life to patrol waters within FSM vs. the Captain and all crews named from Koror to the Japanese Fish mar- the jurisdiction of the FSM as recognized as defendants, charging them for viola- kets, says HsuJingShan, the Company's by International law. Signing the MOU tions of certain sections 501 and 503 of Palau Representative. forthe US and FSM Governments are US title 24 FSM Code for fishing in the The Taiwanese company, Ting Hong Embassy to the FSM Second Secretary FSM's Exclusive Economic Zone with- Oceanic Enterprises Company, Ltd., has Mary Shoemaker (left) and Acting Secre- out a valid and applicable fishing per- retained private attorney Fredrick L. taryof External Affairs J.RaglmarSubol- mit, for obstructing and resisting arrest, Ramp, Esq., to represent it in the suits. mar (right).

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