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 credentials of Germany's Ambassador to the FSM In presenting his credentials, Dr. Karl- Friedrich Gansauer, in his statement, expressed his appreciations for his acceptance 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 participants 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. Fin oasr elya marnga'agen ara rogoni chuwi'iye pi ser ney, ma ku siyuk lorn ke mwe fakak se inge, nunak munas wenig ngom muguy owchene FSM Finance Repre- pangon ofus lun FSM Finance Representative fin sentative Office u royu Waab ara mu telephone nage an Kosrae ke telephone no. 370-3347. 350-3409. Pohnpei Chunk

Beginning Oct. 1, 1994, the FSM Government is Beginning Oct. 1,1994, the FSM Government is offering offering 91,000 shares of 121,000 shares of Bank of the FSM stock Bank of the FSM stock $10.-per share $10.-per share to the people of Pohnpei. After Sept. 30,1995, all to the people of Chuuk. After Sept 30,1995, all unsold shares will be commingled with those re- unsold shares will be commingled with those reserved for other States and made available to all FSM served for other States and made available to all citizens. For information and purchase, please con- FSM citizens. For information and purchase, tact your local Finance Representative Office at 320- please contact your local Finance Representative 2639. Office at 330-4544.

Kopworment lap en FSM men sekerehki wei pokon Poputa sen! Oct. 1,1994, ewe Mu Nap non FSM me tepida ni Oct. 1,1994, FSM pahn netikihla epwe amomo ukukun ipuku ruwe me eu ngerow share 91,000 nan (121,000) sea noun ach ewe Bank en FSM Bank of FSM ong towe mehlel en wein Pohnpei. Share pwukat ngeni chon Chuuk meinisin. Ukukun mon echo pahn netila seaa engon chana ($10). Meinisin nusun sea ese ni $10.- ni ehu share. mono mwirin Sept. 30, 1995, epwe pachengeni Share karos me mehn Pohnpei sohte pwainda mwurin ekkewe sea a kaimuno/inet fan iten ekkewe ekoch Sept. 30,1995, pahn patehng share teikan oh netiong states repwe kawor fan iten aramasen FSM towe mehlel sou lipilipil en FSM. Pisetik en netlahn meinisin. Ren tkhikin porausen kamo, kose mochen share pwukat kak en alahlidi sang FSM Finance, kori ika churi ewe FSM Finance Representative 1 telephone nempe 320-2639. non Chuuk nampan 330-4544. L A video tape and books donated to College ofMicronesia-FSM PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Also donated was a multi-media set tion Daro Weital, by the President of MATION SERVICE) - U.S. Ambassa- entitled, "An American Portfolio," The Pohnpei Human Resources Develop- dor to the FSM March Fong Eu, accom- 8-part set of modules was designed for ment Corporation (PHRDC), Peter use by secondary school teachers panied by Political and Economic Of- Lohn, in a ceremony held at the cargo teaching American Studies and English area of the Pohnpei International Air- ficer Stuart Brown, visited COM-FSM language. The portfolio was also given port in early July this year. Aug. 3,1994. They were met by COM- by USIA. The text books were made available to FSM President Susan Moses and were Charge d' Affaires Donald E. Ahem PHRDC by the Kamehameha Schools given a tour of the facility and an over- said he hopes that those involved with in Hawaii. The shipment of the books view of the college's future plans. teaching and training will find the port- was made possible by Continental She presented Moses with a video tape folio materials of use in their classroom Micronesia. The Pohnpeians in Hawaii preparation. e on teaching basics in journalism. assisted in the collection and boxing of .s Isaeli Ambassador Shmuel Moyal also the books for shipment, said Lohn. The U.S. Embassy in the FSM on donated several books about his coun- i May 4, this year, presented to the Col- In accepting the books, Director Weital try to the COM-FSM Library. The said that the books will be given to the lege of Micronesia-FSM a collection of books were presented to COM-FSM s" books on American Studies, according schools on the basis of need. He further President Susan Moses, last June. The thanked the PHRDC for their efforts in to a release from the U.S. Embassy. Ambassador donated the books while in The presentation was made on behalf making the donation. The Master of the FSM to present his credentials as Ceremonies was the Secretary of of the USIA which earlier donated the Ambassador of Israel to the FSM to 70bookstotheEmbassy. Receiving the PHRDC Simon Kihleng. Board mem- books on behalf of the COM-FSM were President Bailey Olter. ber Damian Primo also attended the P Dakio Syne, Director of the COM-FSM In other related activity, 56 boxes of presentation. Learning Resource Center, and Iris donated text books, weighing a total of PHRDC is a non-profit corporation Falcam, COM-FSM and Micronesia 3,188 Ibs., were turned over to the Di- organized to promote and provide ser- Pacific-Research Center Librarian. rector of the Pohnpei Dept. of Educa- vices in the area of human resources. Two people develop Botulism after eating Mallard's clam chowder PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- muscles. The poison may have no taste natural environment. Its seed-like spores MATION SERVICE) - The Dept. of or odor and may not be destroyed by the are normally present in the food we eat. External Affairs has received word from methods commonly used to heat food at These spores lie dormant and become Health Officials in Sacramento, Cali- home. Botulism is characterized by active only under certain environmen- fornia, that all Lot Code of Mallard's blurred vision, speech and breathing tal conditions that favor growth and Kettle Fresh California Clam Chowder difficulty, and progressive paralysis. poison production include a relatively are being voluntarily recalled by the Without prompt medical treatment, high-moisture, low-acid food that lacks manufacturer because two people in people with Botulism may die. Early oxygen and is stored without refrigera- Placer County developed Botulism poi- symptoms are often mistaken for less tion, above 38 degrees Fahrenheit. soning after eating Mallard's Clam serious illness, it is important that any- Consumers should be aware that any Chowder, which they reported had an one experiencing symptoms seek im- product labeled, "keep refrigerated," unusual odor and flavor. The product, mediate medical treatment. could cause illness if not refrigerated. which is sold under refrigeration, was Clostridium Botulinum Bacteria live Any such product not kept refrigerated improperly stored in a cupboard at room within the soil and elsewhere in the should be discarded. temperature for several weeks prior to heating. The manufacturer said con- Ambassador Chen honors FSM students and athletes sumers who have purchased the product should not consume it and should return PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- In a toast, Ambassador Chen extended it to the place of purchase. MATION SERVICE) - A dinner recep- cordial congratulations to the students The recalled product is manufactured tion was hosted by Ambassador and and their parents, and a warm welcome byMallard'sFoodProductsofModesto, Mrs. Chen Youngcheng in honor of two to the athletes, their coaches and their a division of Davis Lay, Inc. It is pack- students from the FSM who are to study relatives who would accompany them aged in plastic bags contained in a paper in China starting this school year, and to Beijing. carton and marketed in the refrigerated for three athletes from FSM who were Ambassador Chen thanked the FSM section of Grocery Stores. The product selected to participate in the Far East Government, and Secretary Eliuel is labeled "keep refrigerated," but the and South Pacific Games for the Dis- Pretrick, Secretary Catalino Cantero and product labeling does not warn con- abled in Beijing (FESPIC '94) which other officials concerned in particular, sumers and retailers that the product is took place from Sept. 4 to 10,1994. for their close cooperation. perishable. Refrigeration is necessary The FSM Secretary of Health Services In responding to the toast, Secretary to keep the product from spoiling and to Dr. Eliuel Pretrick, and about thirty Eliuel Pretrick stated that he appreciated prevent illness. people including parents, friends and the Chinese Government's generosity Botulism is a rare but extremely dan- officials from education and sports at- to sponsor two students' study in China gerous type of food poisoning that attended the reception which was held at and to host the FESPIC BEIJING '94. tacks the nerve endings that link the the China Restaurant in Kolonia on He encouraged the students and the body's nervous system to various August 18, 1994. athletes with a lot of fine words. Official candidates for the Yap State Election this year 5

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Security Manager, Yap Branch; Samuel Senator Aloysius P. Fong. For Election H MATION SERVICE) - The official C. Giltamag former Manager, Telecom, District No. 3, Woleai Atoll, the candi- candidates for the Yap State Election in Yap; John Tharangan, former Yap State date is incumbent Senator Mathew J. November 1994 include Former Yap Judge; James Mangefel, Health Assis- Hateyaluw. For Election DistrictNo. 4, State Senators Vincent Figir and Mathias tant at FSM Consulate in Guam; Ted Euripik, Ifalik and Faraulep the candi- Y. Kuor running for Governor and LL Rutun, FSM Ombudsman at Supreme date is incumbent Senator Santas 3. Governor respectively. Court in Yap; Alfonso Fanechigiy, Yap Wichimai. And Election DistrictNo. 5, Figir and Kuor are from Maa, Tomil, State Director of Education; Charles S. which includes Elato, Lemotrek and Yap proper, and Satawal, respectively. Chieng, Administrator, FSM Finance Satawal, the candidate is Sabino Yap's Constitution provides that if the Division of Data Processing, National Sauchomial. Candidate Sauchomal is at Governor is from Yap proper the LL Government; Jesse Choay, Elementary present, the FSM Congress Information Governor must be from the outer is- School Teacher, andLukeTman, former Officer. lands. The reverse is also true. Floor Leader of FSM Congress who The election in Yap is scheduled for For the Yap Legislature, all 10 seats held the same position in the House of Nov. 8, 1994. The new Governor, LL are up for grab. Six seats will be filled Representatives of the Congress of Governor, and State Senators will take by Yap proper, and four seats filled by Micronesia during the Trust Territory office on the first Tuesday following the outer islands of Yap. Vying for the Government period. The six highest the first Monday of January 199S. six seats in Election District No. 1, on vote-getters among the candidates will For local elections, no petitions were Yap proper are 14 candidates running be the election's winners. filed for any of the offices of the Mayor at-large. The 14 candidates include For Election District No. 2, which in- of Rull Municipality or the 10 seats in incumbents Stan D. Kensof, Clement cludes the islands of Ulithi, Fais, Ngulu the three council precincts of North Mulalap, Robert A. Ruecho', Joseph and Sorol, the candidate is incumbent Rull, Milew, and Lik'aychag. Ayin, and Tony Ganngiyan. The new candidates are John Kadannged, Social FSM & PNG sign fishing agreement PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - A draft agreement for Bilateral Co-operation in the Field of Fisheries was finalized and initialled by FSM Ambassador Alik L. Alik and PNG Secretary of Foreign Affairs Gabriel Dusava, culminating negotiations which were held in Brisbane, Australia, from July 29-30, 1994. The agreement will give the two parties mutually preferential access to each others Exclusive Fisheries Zones in ad- dition to other sub-regional and regional cooperative arrangements on conservation and development of highly mi- FSM & PNG SIGN FISHING AGREEMENT - FSM and PNG tinged a draft Agreement for gratory fish stock within, beyond and Bilattml Co-operation in the Field of Fisheries. The Agreement was signed by FSM Ambassador adjacent to such zones. AlikL. Alik and PNG Secretary of Foreign Affairs Gabriel Dusava in Brisbane, Australia, during The draft agreement also addresses Ike South Pacific Forum. Counterclockwise: PNG Secretary ofFoevigH Affairs Gabriel Dusava, development of the parties' domestic Director-General, Bilateral Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Veali Vagi, MM A fishing industries including access to Executive Director Bernard Thoulag, and FSM Ambassador Alik L. Auk, based in Suva, Fiji. shore based facilities for off-loading fishing permits to engage first round of which was first held from and transshipment of catch at either in fishing activities must be acquired. June 11 to 15,1994, culminating in the party's ports on enhancing employment The two governments will hold annual Brisbane, Australia, the FSM was rep- opportunities for nationals; promotion consultation meetings regarding imple- resented by Micronesian Maritime of technical cooperation, scientific re- mentation of the agreement. Any dis- Authority's Executive Director, Ber- search and training; exchange of infor- pute arising out of the interpretation or nard Thoulag, and the Chief of the Di- mation, experts, and observers; and co- implementation of the agreement or vision of International Law, Office of operation on fisheries surveillance and subsidiary agreements shall be solved the Attorney General Marilyn P. Lee. law enforcement. through peaceful negotiations. Representing the PNG Government Fishing by fishing vessels of one party Upon implementation of the agree- were Veali Vagi, Director General, Bi- in the other's fisheries zone will be ment, it will remain in effect unless lateral Affairs, Henry Foieke, Director conducted in accordance with this terminated by either party. If one party International Trade and Economic Af- agreement and subsidiary agreements wishes to terminate the agreement, that fairs, and Magdalene Toroansi, Assis- between the Government of the Feder- party will give six months written no- tant Director, Pacific Affairs, Depart- ated States of Micronesia and the tice to terminate the agreement. ment of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Government of Papua New Guinea. For the two rounds of negotiations, the OlterdisapprovesWPAInc.request Kosrae convention scheduled for January 1995 for foreign investment permit TOFOL, Kosrae (FSM INFORMA- Subsequently, on July 12,1994,aState- TION SERVICE) - The Second Kosrae wide election was held in which 14 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- State Constitutional Convention has delegates were elected, distributed MATION SERVICE) - FSM President been scheduled to convene on January among the Municipalities as follows: Bailey Olter has concurred with the 12,1995, to review and propose amend- five from Lelu, four from Tafunsak, recommendation of the FSM Depart- ments to the existing Constitution if three from Malem, and two from Utwe. ment of Resources and Development to there is need for them. A Pre-Convention Committee was se- disapprove the application for a foreign The State Constitution's Article 15, lected and organized to commence investment permit submitted by West- Section 3, provides that the Legislature preparatory work for the convention. em Pacific Apparel, Inc., to conduct shall submit to the Kosrae voters the Elected Chairman is Moses S3 business activities in Yap State. Al- question on whether or not there should Mackwelung, FSM Senator, and Nena though, Yap State supports foreign in- be a constitutional convention to amend S. Nena as Vice Chairman. The Com- Ivestment, it has recommended that the the constitution. An affirmative vote on mittee is charged with logistics prepara- FSM Government reject the Foreign the question was the result of the Refer- tions, budget preparations and drafting Investment Application by Western endum held on January 10,1994. proposed rules of procedure. Pacific Apparel Inc., because the State is not capable of meeting the demands The FSM Gov't. approves Grant application submitted for of the company, say the official com- approval and transmittal to CFSM ments from Yap. foreign investment permit PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Two FSM studentsto study in China for Trade Winds to MATION SERVICE) - A Grant application for a State Injury Intervention PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- conduct business in Yap Program to be administered by the DepL MATION SERVICE) - Two girls from of Health Services has been submitted the FSM are studying at Fudan Univer- PALIKIR, Pohnpei ( FSM INFOR- to the Office of the FSM President for sity in Shanghai. Wina Cholymay and MATION SERVICE) - FSM Govern- its approval and transmittal to Congress. Ed MadeleneRayel.both from Chuuk State, ment has granted Trade Winds a For- The Program will assist in the identi- begin their tour of study at the Fudan eign Investment Permit to conduct a fication and prevention of violence University, Shanghai, Peoples Repub- business creating a consulting agency against women and girl children which lic of China (PRC), on a two-year schol- to refine local skills in arts and crafts has become a major problem. The FSM arship. They left FSM in August this and to promote marketing and sales of Director of Budget, Patrick Mackenzie, year for registration in September. such products. The permit granted will said the total project funds of $90,605, Cholymay and Rayel were recom- be valid for five years and will operate will be used to hire a Program Manager, mended by the FSM Department of only in Yap. an Information Specialist and four Case Education to the Chinese Ambassador The permit conditions which must be Managers, one for each State. The bal- through whom their acceptance by followed at all times include establish- ance of the money will be used for Fudan University was received. ing an office in Yap; employing FSM travel,equipmentand maintenance, and Two scholarships are offered to the citizens; ensuring FSM citizen partici- supplies for the program. FSM each year by the Government of pation of not less than 25 percent at all PRC. The first two recipients were from times; annual reporting to the Secretary Dr. Cantero represents Pohnpei, and the second two were of the Department of Resources and Kosraeans. This years recipients were Development of the business' financial President Olter at PREL from Chuuk, and the next year's awards conditions; and faithfully following all will go to Yap, unless rejected, Secre- applicable local, state and national laws. PALKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- tary Catalino said. The permit may be revoked if false MATION SERVICE) - Secretary of In making the announcement, People' s information is contained in the applica- Education Dr. Catalino Cantero repre- Republic of China Ambassador Chen tion; if the permittee uses illegal influ- sented President Bailey Olter at the 11th Youngchen said Fudan University is ence in getting favors or if it engages in Annual Conference of the Pacific Re- one of the best institutions of high learn- illegal activities or refuses to comply gional Educational Laboratory (PREL) ing in China. He added that this is a new with the requirements of the permit held from August 10 to 12, on Saipan, accomplishment in educational ex- The permit became effective on Au- CNMI. Joining the Secretary were changes between FSM and People's gust 8,1994. Yoshiro Suta and Burnis Dannis also Republic of China. from the Dept. of Education. President Olter, in a letter to PREL's Executive Director John Kofel, said that 4 FSM students at Park College earn Bachelors degrees prior commitments prevented his at- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- ies, while Pretrick was a Biology major. tendance. MATION SERVICE) - Four FSM stu- Park College had an enrollment of 25 PREL is a nonprofit corporation for dents at Park College in Kansas, Mis- Micronesian students during the spring educational research and improvement, souri, recently earned their bachelor's semester of 1994. serving Pacific children and educators degrees from the college according to a The school was founded in 1875. It in American Samoa, CNMI, FSM, release from the college. currently enrolls approximately 17,000 Guam, Marshall Islands and Palau. The graduates included Selphelihter students, including 1,000 on the home Pohnpei delegation was headed by the Hadley, Sophia Henry, and Moses campus. The balance of the students are Director of the Pohnpei DepL of Educa- Pretrick from Pohnpei, and Jolson Livaie pursuing degree completion classes at tion, Daro Weital, and included el- from Kosrae. more than 60 sites around the U.S., ementary school and Headstart teach- Hadley, Henry and Livaie majored in chiefly on military bases and at corpo- ers, education office staff and State Criminal Justice in their course of stud- rate locations. Senators. FSM & Japan exchange notes in Chuuk PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - FSM and Ja- w pan, in a ceremony held in the State of z Chuuk, August 5,1994, signed and exchange notes on the second phase of the Weno Dock Project. As designated by Vice President Jacob I Nena, John Mangefel, Deputy Secre- tary, Department of External Affairs, signed the document on behalf of the FSM Government. Mr. Renzo Izawa, i Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan, signed on behalf of his Government. SP The Government of Japan has approved 990 million Japanese Yen for the second phase of the Project. The Govern- ment of Japan earlier approved 1.054 billion Yen for the first phase construc- (si tion. The total project cost is 2.053 billion Yen or an equivalent of USD$20.5 million. This is apart of the Japanese Government' s ongoing foreign aid program to the FSM. FINANCE STAFF RECEIVE AWARDS-Above are staff from the Dept. of Finance who received awards from the President for their good work. Left to right, sitting: Clanry S. (SI A consultancy contract was signed Likiaksa, Administrative Officer; Sihna Lawrence, Administrator, Accounting Division; between the FS M Government, Nippon and Mary Materne, Manager, General Ledger Branch. Standing: Perdus Ehsa, Admin- Tetrapod, Company, and Chuuk State istrator, Division of Personnel & Administration; Catherine M. Cilson, Advisor, Ac- representatives immediately following counting Division; Dorina Gamule, Manager, Federal Grants Branch; Jenny Ernest, the Exchange of Notes Ceremony. Accountant; President Bailey Olter, Delihda Lebehn, Manager, Payable & Travel Funding from Australia Branch; Marlyn Albert, Accountant; Evelyn Neth, Manager, Payroll & Fiscal Branch; and Vice President Jacob Nena. PALIKTR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- MATION SERVICE) - The Australian 15 graduated from MEDC entrepreneurs/tip course Embassy has recently informed the FS M PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- as they do so, to be assured that his Govt. of the approval of several re- MATION SERVICE) - Fifteen enroll- quests which were submitted under administration is behind them. He told various Australia/FSM Small Grants ees were honored at a graduation cer- the graduates to collaborate together to Schemes which will complete the aid emony, July 13,1994, in Pohnpei after build a stronger private sector so that program to the FSM for FY 1993 and completing the 3rd Entrepreneurship one day soon it will be the largest 1994, totaling US $165,943. Training Course in at the Micronesian employer in the Nation rather than the The grant recipients include the MMA, Entrepreneurship Development Center Government sector. He called on the $26,854; Chuuk Health Services, (MEDC), a joint project of the UN, and graduates to apply themselves to the $10,000; Pohnpei Health Services, the National and Pohnpei Governments. task of building an economy that is $35,632; Kosrae Broadcast Station, In his keynote address, President Bai- truly sound, one that is founded on the $1,542; Yap High School, $6,205; ley Olter said, "What MDEC is doing, private sector. PohnpeiPublicLibrary,$22,187; COM, $15,757; Kosrae Health Services Dia- is central to the development of private Graduates included Partick betes Screening, $5,070; Senpehn Youth sector. This is precisely what my ad- Abraham, Penelope Barnabas, Rawhide Center, $4,109, and Peitie Community, ministration'is placing a great deal of Edward, ShellaEdwin, Henry Norman, $14,635. importance in, the key to become self- Martha Mudong, Johnson Palik, Elsin From the Head of Mission's Discre- sufficiency for our nation. He called Phillip, Jackey Solomon, Nancy tionary Aid Program, the recipients in- on each FSM State to step up their Solomon, Salome Salvador, Dersihda clude the Madolenihmw Academy of efforts to develop the private sector. Samson, Maryartha Santiago, Tara Y. Principles for Success, $1,000, and the The President told Dr. Chico,"... with Tara and Dickson Weichep. Yap Historic Preservation Office, $500. your help, the graduates have trans- The project proposals developed dur- From the Australia South Pacific Cul- formed MDEC into a phenomenal suc- ing the course of the training included tures Fund, recipients include the cess." He aded that the skills acquired Pohnpei State Ed. Literacy Project, projects for a furniture store, tailor $5,516; the Nampo Mural Project of U by the graduates are powerful tools. shop, laundromat, day care/learning Municipal GovLt, $2,206; the Kuttu "Do not put them away to rust in your center, gas station, interior car repair, Dancing Warriors, $1,103; and Kosrae tool boxes. Put them to good use and sports equipment, arts & crafts, medi- Dept. of Ed. Oral History of Malem, share them with your fellow cal center, bakery, fish/farmers mar- $1,471. The Senpehn Christian Micronesians," the President stated. ket, apartelle, gas station, and video Women's Organization was awarded He encouraged the graduates to ven- shop. The project proposals are pre- $12,165 from the Women in Develop- ture forward and put to practical test pared and recommended for financing ment Small Grants Scheme. what they have learned at MEDC and if the proponents wish to pursue them. 218th U.S. Independence Day celebrated in the FSM

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- living in California, she is not used to "... with hopeful eye toward the future." MATION SERVICE) - The Ambassa- seeing such green and verdant hillsides, She concluded by saying that she looks in iH dor of the United States of America to "....nor such clear aqua and deep blue forward to her personal future in the U the Federated States of Micronesia in- water as those which surround your FSM, making new friends and further- vited FSM Government officials and islands." ing the friendships already made. She other dignitaries including the mem- Ambassador Eu said that people of proposed a toast saying, 'To the hopes bers of the diplomatic corps to join with FSM, as well as all people of the world, of all of us for a future filled with in iH Embassy staff and other United States are important to the United States of 'peace, unity, and friendship and for a citizens residing in Pohnpei to celebrate America. She said that the heritage and future in which all of us may enjoy, Ithe 218th year of U.S. independence, culture in the United States has been secure in friendship, our inalienable o, July 4th, this year. enriched by distant and diverse travel- rights guaranteed to us by our founding V Cft The ceremony was held, July 4th, at lers who landed and continued to land fathers, the rights of life, liberty, and the Misko Beach Restaurant at Dekehtik. on U.S. shores over the course of history. pursuit of happiness. From the President Secretary of Health Services, Dr. Eliuel President Abraham Lincoln, she said, and the people of the United States of K. Pretrick, who spoke on behalf of the called attention to the unique Govern- America, to the President and the people, President reiterated the significant ment as being a Government "....of the of the Federated States of Micronesia." "special relationship" between the U.S. people, by the people, and for the About 100 people attended the cel- Iand the FSM, and added "... we have people." ebration. stood together for the same democratic Quoting from President Clinton's July Z principles and ideals upon which your 4th message, "As we celebrate July 4, a Ed country was founded." In this connec- momentous and magnificent day in our CORRECTIONS H tion, the celebration of the birth of the nation's history, we give thanks for the United States of America bears a special liberties that our courageous founders The National Union regrets the following errors in the last meaning to the FSM and the rest of the struggled to secure. Declaring the issue of the National Union, democratic world community. Dr. American Colonies independent and VolumlS Number 4: Page 5, Pretrick concluded his brief remarks by free, these brave patriots risked every- proposing a toast to U.S. President thing they held dear to ensure a better 2nd column, story on Peace Clinton, and the great people of the future for their children and grandchil- Corps Volunteer in Kosrae, United States of America, for good dren. the headline should be "New health and prosperity. "Today we fiercely defend the once Peace Corps Volunteers in Ambassador March Fong Eu in her radical notion that each individual pos- Kosrae. "Third column, story on a congressional act vetoed independence day celebration speech sesses rights that our Government is welcomed the guests and her fellow obliged to respect and to guarantee. The by President, the headline Americans, thanked Dr. Pretrick for his powerful ideals for which the founders should be "Olter veto CFSM remarks on behalf of President Bailey fought have become standards of citi- Act 8-97." And on Page 8, Olter, and other Americans for their zenship around the world." Ambas- first and second columns, the support for the U.S. policies toward the sador Eu said President Clinton called headline should be "Pohnpei FSM. on all Americans to rededicate them- created task force to develop "I have been very impressed by the selves to using their precious freedoms strategies to obtain compen- beauty of land and seascapes which with renewed responsibility. She joined sation for war damages. surrounds us," she said, adding that President Clinton in urging all to look

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