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Kosrae and Yap FSM selects HMSA to administer services for patients requiring medical treatment in Hawaii PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Kohne Ratnon, Director of the Of- reimbursement from the FSM, MATION SERVICE) - The Hawaii fice of Administrative Services for which collects payments and any Medical Service Association the FSM and Don Keliinoi, Vice deductibles from the patient. (HMSA) was selected by the Fed- President for Marketing of HMSA. The FSM representatives praised erated States of Micronesia to ad- The contract allows patients from HMSA's experience and success minister services for Micronesian Micronesia to receive medical ser- with keeping the costs of services citizens requiring medical treatment vices, upon referral, to Trippler low and it's well managed the care in Hawaii, according to the Office of Army Medical Center, Honolulu program as a major factor in select- Administrative Services (OAS). Medical Group and Straub Clinic ing it as referral administrator. The one-year contract took effect and Hospital, while HMSA pays Participants in the program include on August 15,1994. It was signed by these providers directly and obtains Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae and Yap. THE NATIONAL UNION PEACE • UNITY • LIBERTY AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 15 Palikir, Pohnpei September 15, - October 15, 1994 Number 5 Ambassador of Germany presents credentials to President Olter PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - The diplomatic relations between the Gov't. of the FSM and the Federal Republic of Germany were solidified when FSM President, on Aug. 12,1994, accepted the creden- tials of Germany's Ambassador to the FSM In presenting his credentials, Dr. Karl- Friedrich Gansauer, in his statement, expressed his appreciations for his ac- ceptance as his country's first Ambas- sador to the FSM, adding that the two countries have had long relations dating back to the 19th. century when German administrators, businessman and mis- sionaries came to Micronesia, settled, worked and married and had children of German descent. Gansauer noted that a German church and cemetery in Kolonia attest to the historic ties between the two countries. GERMAN ENVOY PRESENTS CREDENTIALS - Federal Republic of Germany The changes taking place in the world Ambassador to the FSM Dr. Karl-Friedrich Gansauer presents his letter of credentials today have contributed to the establish- to President Baily Olter in a brief ceremony held in the Cabinet Room, A ugust 12,1994, ment of diplomatic relations between in the presence of the cabinet members and officials from the National and State the FSM and the Federal Republic of Governments. From leftto right, sitting: Acting Chief Justice Andon Amariach, and Vice President Jacob Nena. Standing: President Olter, A mbassador Dr. Gansauer, and Epel (See CREDENTIALS, Page 2) lion in the back partially hidden. Olter addresses Convention on 2nd Pacific Basin Association of Conservation District PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - FSM President Bailey Olter in welcoming the partici- pants of the 2nd Annual Convention of the Pacific Basin Association of Con- servation District, August 12, this year, told the participants that the theme "Sustainable Island Resource Manage- ment," selected for the convention is appropriate and fitting,".... as we try to develop our small islands in a sustain- MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL MET - The FSM Mental Health and Substance Abuse able way. It is similar in tone with s Council met, August 25-27, 1994, in Palikir, PohnpeL Over 30 delegates discussed programs and future plans for the states' Mental Health and Substance Abuse program 'Managing our Resources,' a theme of in 1995. A seminar was given by Mercy International Health Services presenters, Dennis the recently concluded 25th Forum." Berlingand Jennifer Ratliff,from the State of Michigan,U.S A. Various disciplines were The President said, "The future of our represented at the meeting. A physician, several nurses, social workers, five ministers, § one mayor, policemen, substance abuse counselors and administrators attended the very islands depend on our ability to manage active and productive meeting. The next meeting ofthe Council is plannedfor April 1995. our God-given resources, limited as they p Left to Right, front row: MelsihterArtuiAnna Hall, Morehna Rettin, Akiko Nena, Sizue Yoma, Moris Buchun, and Robert Yangerluo. 2nd row:Inda Maidy, Bernard Billimon, may be, to sustain current and future Dolpe Jack, Rina Alex, and Jacob Esah. 3rd row: Joshua Phillip, Robert George, and demands of our growing populations." Rosa Tacheliol, President. Last row. Rev. Kun Caleb, Johnson Asher, Dr. Annette He added,"... the idea of conservation Zimmern, Jennifer Ratliff, Elter John, Sigfried Rain, John Ernest, Dennis Berling, Sinchy Phillip and Gregory Gatmer. has been part of the cultures, deeply embedded in our traditional practices." Credentials "But the changing world of ours," he (Continuedfrom Page 1) stated, "requires new concepts and two countries in order to advance mu- practices with emphasis on stewardship Germany, including the United Nations tual interests, adding that the relation- role in peace and security. "Germany is ship will thrive not only because of of the environment and partnerships in grateful for the FSM's support for its shared values, but from historical back- implementation of new methods. He candidature for a non-permanent Secu- ground as well which dated back to the emphasized the need for sharing of ideas, rity Council seat for the period 1995 to 19th century. "Tangible imprints of the improving practices and pooling of re- 1996," he stated. German legacy can be found in our sources. "This," he said, "is evident in The Ambassador said that Germany is people and on our landscape," Presi- the representations of various groups at aware of problems' facing the world dent Olter said. the convention." today including environmental protec- Turning to the diplomatic relations The conference focused on Sustain- tion and climate change. In this connec- which were established over two years able Island Resource Management in tion, Germany is promoting environ- ago, President Olter drew attention to order to ensure health, productivity, and mental protection all over the world, worldwide issues shared by the two prosperity in the future. Emphasis was including specifically problems of small countries such as the environment deg- island states, as evidenced by German radation, climate change and sustain- placed on conservation of resources due Federal Minister of Environment, Pro- able development. In this connection, to the fragile and limited resources fessor Toepfer's participation in the the FSM supported the election of Min- available today to island states. Discus- Barbados Conference on Sustainable ister of En vironment, Dr. Klaus Toepfer, sions addressed a wide range of sustain- Development of Small Island States. to Chair the UN Commission on Sus- able resource management related top- Professor Toepfer's has just been elected tainable Development. The Presi- ics aimed at laying the foundation of chairman of the UN-Commission for dent expressed gratitude of the FSM potential long term policy in this area. Sustainable Development. A close and its people for the establishment of The three-day conference brought to- working relationship between the two relation between FSM and the Federal gether environmentalists, developers, countries is expected. Republic of Germany and at the same conservationists, politicians and gov- Ambassador Gansauer closed his time requested Ambassador Gansauer ernment officials from the FSM, the statement by conveying greetings from to convey his greetings and greetings U.S. and its territories of the Common- the President of the Federal Republic of from the people of the FSM to Chancel- Germany to President Olter and the lor Helmut Kohl and the people of the wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, people of the FSM. Federal Republic. Guam, and American Samoa. In response, FSM President Bailey As Ambassador of his country to the Resolutions were adopted by the Olter welcomed the Ambassador and FSM, he will be FSM's contact person Conference at its conclusion for further reassured him that the FSM desires a on issues affecting the two countries. review and actions by participants' re- close working relationship between the He resides in Manila. spective government entities. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Yap Kosrae Beginning Oct. 1, 1994, the FSM Government is Beginning Oct. 1,1994, the FSM Government is offering offering 47,000 shares of 41,000 shares of Bank of the FSM stock Bank of the FSM stock $10.-per share $10.-per share to the people of Yap. After Sept. 30,1995, all unsold to the people of Kosrae. After Sept. 30,1995, all shares will be commingled with those reserved for unsold shares will be commingled with those re- other States and made available to all FSM citizens. served for other States and made available to all For information and purchase, please contact your FSM citizens. For information and purchase, local Finance Representative Office at 350-3409. please contact your local Finance Representative Office at 370-3347. Rofen ni Oct. 1,1994, ma Am nu FSM e tababi og nag 47,00 yange ser ko salpiy ko Mutaweak ke October len se omeet, 1994, Govern- Bank nu FSM ment lun FSM akoo in kukakunla ni $10.- bange ser. shares 41,000 thousand ke Pi ser ney e yibe og nag ngak e girdii nu Waab. Bank FSM stock Marani tomurene Sept. 30,1995, ma gubine ser nira ke data $10.- share se aw ni da'an ni chuwi'iy ma' arame ngan puthuy ko se nu sin met Kosrae. Tukin Sept. 30,1995, shares tin ba'arame ser nikan tay nifen boche States nu nukewa ma tia kukala a tufa itukyang in weang FSM nge yog nipi' ni chuway' ngak e girdii nu FSM. shares ma lula ke kais sie state ac tufa ikakla nu sin Tin kabay ni gomange gaba'adag ni ngam nangu oana sie met ma citizens lun an FSM.
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