Tlvons Addresses the Nation During Visit

Japan's Matsunaga presents credence

KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM IN- tentiary of Japan to the Feder- Chambers in Kolonia. FORMATION SERVICE) - ated States of Micronesia as he Present at the ceremony were Japan's Ambassador to U.S., presented his credentials to Pohnpei Governor Resio the Honorable Nobuo Matsu- President John R. Haglelgam Moses, Acting FSM Congress naga became the first Ambassa- during a ceremony held July 25, Speaker Dohsis Halbert and all dor Extraordinary and Plenipo- 1989, at the FSM Congress (Please see AMBASSADOR, Page 6)

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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Volume 10 Kolonia, Pohnpei, July 30, 1989 Number 8 TLvons addresses the nation during visit

KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM IN- FORMATION SERVICE) - Foreign Minister of Australia, Gareth Evans announced his government's decision to open an embassy in Pohnpei within the next twelve (12) months at a luncheon ceremony in Kolonia, Pohnpei on 15 July I989, at the Pohnpei Nahs. Senator Evans said, Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Hawke, had told President John R. Haglelgam and President Amata Kabua of the Republic of the Marshall Islands when they met in Tarawa last week that Australia proposed to open an embassy in Pohnpei, and to upgrade our repre- sentation here (Pohnpei) to the level of an Ambassador. Responding to Senator Evan's announcement, President Haglelgam expressed the Feder- ated States of Micronesia's sincere AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ADDRESSES THE NATION • appreciation to the government of Senator Gareth Evans, who Is Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia for its decision to establish and Trade, addresses the people of the FSM during a traditional lunch full diplomatic relations with FSM at ceremony held at the Pohnpei Nahs on July 15. Listening to the ambassadorial level. address from left are FSM President John R. Haglelgam, Dr. Merran (Please see MINISTER, Page 4) Evans, wife of Senator Evans, and FSM First Lady, Paula Orl. CD Musrasrik departs. Girdner hired CO CO _ KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION Rcm/irSERVICE. ) - Former U.S. Peace Corps Office Administrative Assistant Laura Yoma Girdner of Kolonia, Pohnpei, was recently appointed Secretary to the FSM President, replacing Melody Musrasnk who resigned to move with her family to school in the United States. Mrs. Girdnerpreviously worked as a legal secretary forthe Randall T. Fennell Law Offices in Susupe, Saipan Com- monwealth of Northern Marianas ——- Mdn'oom in 1986-1987, as Executive Sec- retary to the Peace Corps Coun- try Director Jerry A. Penno from May 1983 to Oct. 1986, and secretary to the Legislative Counsel for the FSM Congress from May 1978-1983. She began her public service career as a clerk in the then Pohnpei District

> P a9Ue of comm Administrator's Office in 1974 and be- PresWpfi'f lnfc"B°^"T7 " ' er,dation"from Ha C fof er !5aT a±? £ ^ * ™"y y»«*ofwvfc. came a clerk typist and performed as a i h secretary for the then Deputy District __ atatthPT^ the President's Conference " ~l™* Room. "; AdministratoAormnistrator in 19766 for two yearsyears.. GirdneGirdner yap sends delegation to '\A^^.:-jK-ijpj,.-X:w-;.tii: i:-. .. _ .-vX- •;•;•,-•'.• — '{-•. :.:-:-.-:':;::X: :X::::.:.:.X-:-:X:Xx:::vXv:.:-;:v-; and will conclude in September of i::l:IBSEK8:i^::ftifSiSSSS^H*:;]iiSSi«S^^S^^SS^^^Si:SS&M4Ki this year. Truk leaders meet to consider draft constitution I MOEN, Truk (FSM Information Service) elected delegates and is scheduled to take the municipal councils, and municipal m — Truk Leadership Conference which con- effect on Oct. 1,1989. judges to the convention, urging them to vened here on June 19 to consider the Truk The draft constitution changes the name make use of the time in their deliberations over the issues. draft constitution and other major issues of Truk to "Chuuk" and proposes a bicam- O facing the Truk State, was re-convened on eral legislature with senators serving four- Last week, Mayor Bossy, in a moment that Monday, June 26 after a weekend recess, highlighted the otherwise culturally subdued year terms and representatives serving conference, urged the 117 convention members for the final week of deliberations. two-year terms, similar terms to those of the to vote against the draft constitution because it c The Leadership Conference was com- FSM national legislature. does not accommodate the needs of the people z posed of the top three municipal officers of The draft constitution also proposes a and that bicameral body is expensive. O each of the 39 Truk State municipalities and change in nearly all the names of the islands The conference is expected to be divided on includes state cabinet officers and 12 de- in Truk and gives the state legislature the Monday into two groups with the municipal c_ partments, offices, agencies and develop- sole right to levy taxes. judges going to State Court for another week of c ment authorities. The draft document also proposes one- discussions on judicial matters while the magistrates and speakers of the councils continue on CO The two-week conference, chaired by ticket running mates for the offices of Gov- O Truk State Public Affairs Director Iskia ernor and Lt. Governor and recognizes state matters and CIP-related topics at the cur- Sony, is expected to brief the municipal roles and rights for culture and tradition. rent conference site, the Moen Municipal Office. co officers and traditional leaders on the re- Each magistrate and council speaker to the 00 Earlier last week, FSM Congress Truk Leadership Conference is given a $40 sti- CO cently completed draft constitution and Speaker Fritz joined Governor Gideon pend daily and $10 stipend daily for the municipal Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's). Doone, Truk Speaker Masachiro Christlib, judges for the duration of the two-week confer- The draft constitution, which was voted Truk Chief Justice Soukichi Fritz and Assis- ence. It is estimated that Truk State Government down by Trukese voters in the 1983 general tant Mayor Akisao Kieki who represented will have spent $43,680 for the stipend of the elections, was recently re-worked by 28 Mayor Fichita Bossy during the opening day delegates and another $34,400 for cost of bring- Ringlen awarded in welcoming the magistrates, speakers of ing officials to Moen. RESTON, Virginia- Darra Ringlen, son of the FSM's Deputy Chief of Mission in Wash- ington, D.C., was among the outstanding students who received the prestigious U.S. Presidential Academic Fitness Award for school year 1988-1989. The award is given annu- ally to deserv- ing students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and for meeting the standards of the Presidential Ringlen Academic Fitness Awards Program. FISH ACCORD WITH TAIWAN INKED - Taiwan Deepsea Tuna Boat Owners and One of such standards is that the student Exporters Association Executive Secretary Peter Ho, seated left, External Affairs Secretary and Mlcronesian Maritime Authority (MMA) Board Chairman Andon Ama- must maintain a cumulative grade point raich, seated center, and Taiwan Provincial Fishermen's Association General Man- average of at least 3.5 on a perfect 4.0 point ager O.K. Llao, seated right, are signing the Foreign Fishing Agreement between MMA grade scale. Darra, a sixth grader at Forrest and the two Taiwanese fishing associations during a signing ceremony held on May Edge Elementary School is a member of the 24, 1989, at the External Affairs U.S. Relations Division's office, Kolonia, Pohnpei. Looking on from left are: Fong Kuo Fishery Co, Ltd., Manager Chen Kuo Tung; MMA Reston Little League Champion'sTeam this Deputy Director Bernard Thoulog; Tungkang Fishermen's Association General year and a member of the school's football Manager Lln Teh Ho, and Taiwan Honolulu Consular Office Secretary Wang Chien and swimming teams. Yen. The agreement Is expected to bring in between $1.8-$2.2 million during the Darra was bom in Pohnpei and now lives period from June 1, 198S to May 31, 1990 In increased fee levels for different gear types and vessel sizes for Taiwan based and those based in other ports other than with his parents, Ringlen and Mary, and Taiwan or FSM. A penalty clause for late submission of catch report was also brother Byron, 6, in Reston, Virginia. Included In the agreement «Minister ^ (Continued from Page 1) o In a traditional luncheon cere- 00 mony in honor of Senator Evan's •^"official visit the President said, —) "...your visit... is a clear demonstra- z'tion to us of the importance your O esteemed country attaches to our 2 bilateral relations." 1) Senator Evans met with the Presi- _j dent, Speaker Jack Fritz of the FSM ^ Congress, Governor Moses of O Pohnpei State, and Secretary of p External Affairs Andon L. Amaraich. < It was agreed that the establish- z ment of an Australian Embassy in PA YING COURTESY CALL ON THE PRESIDENT- The Australian Minister of !^ Pohnpei would help make Foreign Affairs and Labor, the Honorable Gareth Evans, second from right, l_ Australia's growing economic as- is paying a courtesy call on President John R. Haglelgam, center, and Vice sistance to the FSM more effective President Hirosi H. Ismael, second from left, on July 15. Other in the photo and open the way for new trade and from far left are: External Affairs Deputy Secretary Asterlo Takesy; Chief of investment opportunities. The Staff leske lehsi; External Affairs Secretary Andon Amaraich; and Australia Australia Foreign Minister reiter- Minister to FSM, the Honorable Richard Smith. ated his government's commitment as he called on top officials, ad- FSM Richard Smith, Acting First Assistant Secretary Mr. John Trot- to assisting Pacific Island countries dressed the nation via satellite dur- ter, AIDAB Pacific Island Section in their marine resources. In this ing a traditional luncheon held on Director Bruce Davies, and private vein, he noted that, Australia has July 15 at the Pohnpei Nahs, and Secretary David Shire and Appoint- agreed to provide FSM with a sec- toured the FSM Capitol and Nan ond patrol boat (first of which is Madol ruins before departing ment Secretary Ms. Christine Nev- scheduled to be released to the Pohnpei on July 16. ille, and press representatives from FSM in early October). Foreign Minister Evans was ac- Radio Australia, Australian Associ- President Haglelgam highlighted companied by his wife, Dr. Merran ated Press (AAP), and Associated fisheries development as FSM's Evans, Australian Minister to the Press. priority and sought the Foreign Minister's assistance in extension of Development Impact Finance Facility (DIFF) and export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) to the FSM in this regard. Senator Evans confirmed that th ese facilities could be made available for appropriate projects in the FSM. Senator Evans, part of whose entourage arrived Pohnpei with President John R. Haglelgam en- route from Tarawa, was met by Pohnpei State Honor Guard, FSM national and Pohnpei State officials, officials of the United States Representative's Office and the members of the diplomatic corps at CALLING ON THE SPEAKER - Senator Evans, far right, calls on the FSM the Pohnpei State International Air- Congress Speaker Jack Fritz, third from right, before he addressed the nation during a traditional luncheon held In his honor at the Pohnpei Nahs on July port upon arrival here. 15. Others In the photo counterclockwise are: Senator Leo A. Falcam; Senator Evans captivated the at- Legislative Counsel Dennis Yamase (partially hidden); Minister Evan's Pri- tention of the FSM national and vate Secretary David Shire; Australia Minister to FSM, Mr. Richard Smith, and Pohnpei State government officials External Affairs Deputy Secretary Asterlo Takesy. H $12M now available for loan by August 1 I m

KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM IN- million has been received and an- At its meeting from June 30 to July FORMATION SERVICE) - The Pol- other $8 million is expected to be 1, the Policy Board took a number of icy Board of the Federated Devel- received later this year. actions relating to the implementa- o Z opment Authority (FDA) of the Fed- The $12 million has been divided tion of the Investment Development erated States of Micronesia on July in to five separate accounts: four Fund (IDF). It approved budgets for the FSM Development Bank and c 1 took the final steps necessary to state sub-accounts, one for each z make over $12 million available for FSM state, and a Private Sector the Investment Development Fund o investment within the FSM, accord- Reserve. The funds in the Private Board of Advisors and approved the z ing to FSM Public Information Offi- Sector Reserve are to be used guidelines and procedures for the cer Ketson Johnson. solely to support projects initiated operation of the IDF. With the Beginning on August 1,1989, the by the private sector. The funds in guidelines and procedures in place, FDA will begin accepting applica- the state sub-accounts can be used the FSM Development Bank and CO tions for loans from the Investment either by the state or by the private the state governments can begin o Development Fund (IDF) created sector. Prospective applicants processing loan applications. CO pursuant to the United States legis- should contact their state govern- Applications from citizens of the O3 lation approving the Compact of ment to determine whether that FSM or corporations with at least 20 Ambassador oo o> (Continued from Page 1) President Haglelgam said, further and the Prime Minister Sosuke Uno o adding that an economically stable and the Government of Japan. co the FSM National Government Department Secretaries and Micronesia should be in Japan's The External Affairs Secretary Andon L. Amaraich, who was the Cabinet officers, U.S. Repre- national interest and that the two countries should be working closely Master of Ceremony during the sentative Office Charge together in order to strengthen bilat- event, gave an historical back- O d'Affairs Edward Michal and eral relations and to broaden areas ground which led to eventual estab- -z. some Pohnpei State govern- of cooperation as well as coordina- lishment December 16,1988, of dip- Z) ment officials. tion of shared interests between the lomatic relationship between the Ambassador Matsunaga, in his two countries. two countries and subsequently the •z. remarks, said he extended on be- The President also expressed ap- upgrading of the FSM Tokyo Eco- o half of and at the command of His preciation for Japan's continued nomic Liaison Office to an Embassy Majesty the Emperor, his sincere support which has enabled the FSM on May 10,1989, and finally the pres- z wish for friendly relations between to secure membership in regional entation of credentials by Ambassa- our two countries. and international organizations. dor Matsunaga. LU "As neighbors in the Pacific "I took forward to working closely A dinner following the credentials Ocean, Japan and the Federated with you in the conduct of our diplo- presentation ceremony hosted by States of Micronesia have histori- matic relations," President the President in honor of the Wash- cally enjoyed a cordial and friendly Haglelgam said and asking Ambas- ington, D.C. bases Ambassador rapport," Ambassador Matsunaga sador Matsunaga to convey the was held at the newly opened Har- said, and adding "It is indeed agreat President's warm personal regards bor View Hotel. honor and privilege for me to repre- and best wishes as well as those of Ambassador Matsunaga was ac- sent my country as the first Japa- the people of the Federated States companied by Counsellor Masao nese Ambassador to your country. I of Micronesia to their Majesties Ern- Wada and First Secretary Shigeru am determined to give my best ef- peror Akihito and Empress Michiko Nakamura. forts to contribute to strengthening relations in the various fields, and \ shall be most grateful to you, Mr. President, for your kind advice and assistance." President Haglelgam, in accepting Ambassador Matsunaga's credentials, called the occasion an historic moment in the long history of relations between the two countries. "Today, we have opened a new chapter in our relations which lays the foundation for a strong lasting friendship and cooperation between our two countries. This relationship which we affirm today in this special ceremony is very important as we are about to enter the 21st Century, which has been widely, and I think appropriately referred to as 'the Pacific Era.' As a AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENCE - President John R. Haglelgam, major economic power, Japan has from left, a&dentials from Japan's Ambassador to FSM, the Honorable Nobuo Matsunaga, third from right, during a presentation cere- an immense and important rote to mony held at the FSM Congress Chamber on July 25. The ceremony accredits play in the international community Matsunaga, who Is also Japan's Ambassdor to the U.S., as Japan's first Am- as well as the Pacific. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the FSM. Looking on from far "Given our historic and ethnic ties, left are: FSM External Affairs Secretary Andon Amaraich, Japan's Counsellor the chapter in our relationship is Masao Wadas second from right, and First Secretary Shigeru Nakamura, far important to our mutual interest," right. H Idecomgroundbreafe for new Headquarters •I m KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- lion. FSMTC is currently negotiating fund- cluded with a special thanks to the Governor TION SERVICE) - Construction of the new ing for its expansion program with several of Pohnpei, the Pohnpei State Legislature, FSM Telecommunications Corporation funding sources," Apis further stated. Pohnpei State Department of Land, H (FSMTC) Headquarters Complex began Apis also expressed FSMTC's grateful- Pohnpei State Public Lands Authority and o with a ground-breaking ceremony July 25 at ness to the FSM Congress, the President of all the people of Pohnpei State for the kind the old state government garage site in the FSM, State Governors and the people support and cooperation provided to the Kolonia which officials cited as "another who negotiated the Compact of Free Asso- FSMTC and for the very site which has been C milestone in the advancement of the Tele- ciation with the United States and con- dedicated to the FSMTC for its use. z communications in the Federated States of Micronesia." Present at the ceremony were Pohnpei c_ c Lt. Governor, the Honorable Johnny David, FSM Secretary of Transportation, the Hon- CO orable Robert Weilbacher, U.S. Represen- o tative to FSM Michael G. Wygant, FSMTC CD Board Chairman Kikuo Apis, Mr. Endy 00 Chen, President of E.M. Chen & Associates CD Architect Firm, Mr. Alfonso Ovalles, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Black-Micro Corporation, Pohnpei State Senators Midion Neth, Simiron Jim and Joseph Moses, FSM Senators Wagner Lawrence and Peter Christian, managers of local branches of Banks of FSM, Hawaii and Guam, and other state and national government officials. The $3 million project is being constructed by Black-Micro Corporation. It is scheduled to be completed in 12 months or by July 1990. FSMTC GROUNDBREAKS FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX - Groundbreaking The complex to be constructed will be for the new FSM Telecommunication Corporation's Headquarters complex during composed of a two story, 18,000 square- July 25 ceremony in Kolonia from right are: Black Micro Corp. Senior Vice President foot building, a 5,000 square-foot storage and General Manager Alfonso Ovalles, U.S. Ambassador Michael Wygant, Pohnpei State Senator Joseph Moses, FSM Congress Senator Wagner M. Lawrence, FSM and office building and paved parking area Transportation Department Secretary Robert Weilbacher, FSMTC Board Chairman capable of accommodating at least 60 ve- Kikuo Apis, Pohnpei State Lt Gov. Johnny David, FSMTC General Manager Takuro hicles," Apis, who was joined by Pohnpei Akinaga, and Pohnpei State Senator Midion Neth. State Lt. Governor Johnny David and FSM Transportation Secretary Weilbacher in Go local, eat local food thanking FSMTC supporters and welcoming the officials to the event, said. By Bermin F. Weilbacher mia (lack of blood)...! is the high infestation Apis stated that for future expansion, the KOLONIA, Pohnpei - If you cannot stom- of worms, especially hook worms, fre- FSM Telecommunications Corporation has ach this issue please change your bad diet quently found in the FSM." Boy, I didn't a two-phase expansion program. The first or habit. Take for instance, this statement, realize there are so many worms out there phase calls for the construction of central "OBESITY" that is, overweight is a primary peddling hooks to the people? Can you office facilities such as this in the state causal factor in other diseases such as imagine a tiny fish hook stuck to your skin? centers, expansion of telephone lines on diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases Consider the pain if the hook is entrenched Pohnpei Island, Kosrae, Moen, and Yap (I remember singing a similar song in GO in your intestine.! I have had it, from now on proper, and the expansion of telecommuni- LOCAL I, but I guess nobody believed me) I am not buying anymore hooks from the cations services to the Truk Lagoon islands and its treatment and prevention should be worms! The foregoing information is culled of Dublon, Fefan and Tol. This first phase accorded priority for future public health from the 1987/19881 st NATIONAL NUTRI- will cost approximately $30 million. action programs. Yeah, just look around TION SURVEY OF THE FSM, not me. So "The second phase covers selected you, say between your belly and toes- if you GO LOCAL, eat more vegetables, fruits and Outer Islands in the FSM. The second can't see your toes, you are one of it! Try this meat, and please tell your kids to wash their phase, will cost the FSMTC about $10 mil- other statement "a possible cause of ane- hands before eating? 8 O) -00 FSM establishes ties with Tonga O5 KOLONIA, Pohnpei July 20, Prince Tupouto'a, who is also the and adding "This is a step closer to O Minister for Foreign Affairs and realizing our goal to establish diplo- CO 1989 (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - President John R. Defense of the Kingdom of Tonga, matic relations with all the inde- Haglelgam announced yester- issued a joint communique at the pendent countries in the Pacific." Otintaai (OSIN-TAI) Hotel in Tar- Kingdom of Tonga is a group of day, July 19, that the govern- 170 Polynesian islands located ment of the FSM and Kingdom of awa, Kiribati, following the 20th Forum Meeting agreeing that in south of Samoa and southeast of Tonga have agreed to establish accordance with the principles of Fiji, with a population of 101,000 diplomatic relations at the am- the Vienna Convention and desiring people. bassadorial level effective on to formalize the friendly and cordial Tonga becomes the 10th among August 1,1989. relations between the two govern- the world nations in recognizing and o The President says that he and ments, to establish diplomatic rela- establishing ties with the Federated < His Royal Highness, the Crown tions between the two countries, States of Micronesia. z UJ No smoking bill became law I- KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA- in which smoking is prohibited under sub- ily seen by persons within such areas, which TION SERVICE) - A bill to ban smoking in all section (1), signs will be posted in sufficient shall clearly designated that the smoking of FSM National Government building, except number and in such locations as to be read- any tobacco product is prohibited." in designated areas, became law on June 24, without the President's signature. Baitake appointed SPC Head Congress Bill 6-53, by Senator Redley Killion of Truk and amended by Senator An Extraordinary Meeting of the of Kiribati. Mr. Baiteke was also the Peter Christian of Pohnpei, has been desig- South Pacific Conference, which was Kiribati Roving High Commissioner to nated Public Law 6-9 by President John R. convened at South Pacific Commission the United Kingdom, Australia, New Haglelgam. (SPC) headquarters in Noumea, New Zealand, Tuvalu and Nauru. Mr. The new law reads: "Except in desig- Caledonia, on May 27, 1989, has de- Baiteke was also the Kiribati Ambassa- nated areas, smoking of any tobacco prod- cided to appoint Mr. Atanraoi Baiteke, dor at-large accredited to the United uct, including but not limited to, cigarettes, QBE, from the Republic of Kiribati to the States of America, Japan and China. cigars, and pipes, shall be prohibited in all position of the new SPC Secretary- Mr. Barteke's familiarity with the National Government-owned buildings, of- General replacing Palauni M. Tuiasos- Commission's activities and his experi- fices and facilities, that are being rented or opo of American Samoa. ence as a senior public servant should leased by the National Government for a Prior to this appointment, Mr Baiteke, period exceeding 30 consecutive days. enhance the effective operations of the Where only part of a building or facility is who had retired from the Civil Service in Commission and contribute to further- rented or leased by the National Govern- 1987, held the position of Chairman of ing the objectives of the Commission. ment, this prohibition shall only apply to the the Public Service Commission in Ki- The position of Secretary-General part of the building or facility that is rented or ribati. has been vacant since December 31, leased by the National Government for its Between 1979 and 1987, Mr. Baiteke 1988, effective date of resignation of use. was the First Secretary for Foreign Af- the previous incumbent. 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