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MATION SERVICE) - FSM CongressSpeaker Jack Fritz presided over theopening day of the Fourth Regular Ses-sion of theEighth Congress, with elevenmembers present, and three were ex-cused.

FSM President Bailey Olter, VicePresident Jacob Nena and Acting ChiefJustice Andon Amaraich attended theopening day and were introduced forrecognition by Senator Redley Killion,from the State of Chuuk.

The Invocation was given by Rev.Dakio Syne, from the Church of Christ.The National Anthem was sung byNanmand Youth Choir.

Speaker Fritz appointed a Commit-tee to wait on the President consisting ofFloor Leader Joseph Urusemal (Yap) asChairman, and Roosevelt Kansou

(Chuuk), Wagner Lawrence (Pohnpei)and Moses Mackwelung (Kosrae) asmembers.

The Committee informed the Presi-dent that Congress was in session andwould entertian any issue, legislation ormatters that the President might wishCongress to consider.

In his remarks during miscellaneousbusiness, Speaker Fritz reminded hiscolleagues that this was the last regularsession of this Eighth Congress thus itmust start with a clean slate. Congressmust also accept its share of FSM suc-cesses and its failures as part of the FSMleadership, said Fritz.He said he is duty bound to focus on a

matter of grave concern, the FSMeconomy which is not developing asexpected while termination of theCompact and its financial assistance to

the FSM is fast approaching. Fisheriesdevelopment was believed to be theway to achieve economic self-suffi-ciency and large sums were invested inthis area. But, "... our investments in-vestments are going down the drain," helamented. Adding that he's beginningto agree with Deputy Secretary JohnMangefel who told the state and Na-tional Leadership Conference partici-pants that, ".... all this talk about fishmay turn out to be another fish story."He said the FSM has put all its eggs intoa basket full of holes.

Regarding the external debt of thegovernment through government bor-rowing, the Speaker said the FSM hasalso rung up a reckless rate of expen-ditures. In 1993, FSM borrowed morethan $10 million against future Com-

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THE NATIONAL UNIONPEACE • UNITY • LIBERTY

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Volume 15 Palikir, Pohnpei October 30, 1994 Number 6

Fourty'-Fifth Anniversary for China celebrated in PohnpeiPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - Vice President JacobNena represented the FSM at the 45thanniversary of the Peoples Republic ofChina (PRC) hosted by AmbassadorChen Young-cheng at the" China Res-taurant in Kolonia, September 30,1994.Vice President Nena expressed heart-

felt congratulations and best wishesfrom the FSM Government and thgpeople of the FSM to the government^and the people of China on the occasionof the 45th anniversary of the foundingof the People's Republic of China.

Nena praised the diplomatic achieve-ments of the past five years between thetwo countries based on shared valuesand common interests, and having a pr

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A TOASTFOR THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY FOR PRC-Ambassador Chen Young-chentoasted with Vice President Jacob Nena during the 45th anniversary for the People'sRepublic of China celebrated at he China Restaurant in Pohnpei. Left is AmbassadorChen and Right is Vice President Nena.

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relationships between FSM and China.Since the FSM is less than a decade old,there is much to learn from China's morethan 5,000 years of history, with its expe-riences in economic and social develop-ment. In this regard, the FSM looks to-wards a closer working relationship invital development areas.He reiterated FSM's desire for contin-

ued commitmentand confidence betweenthe FSM and China, and concluded byproposing a toast saying, "I raise myglass to the good health of President J.Zemin, to the friendly relations betweenthe two Nations, and to the prosperity andsuccess of the government and people ofChina."The Ambassador of China to FSM Chen

Young-cheng in his remarks welcomedthe guests and thanked them for honoringhis country by their presence and said thatChina has been engaged in economicreform for more than ten years and isbuilding up the market economy struc-ture, which means that China's economicreform has entereda new stage. He addedthat China has achieved high rate of eco-nomic growth over the recent years, andthe economic expansion is gaining mo-mentum. Experience is showing that amarket economy is compatible with theSocialist System. With the economyrapidly developing, people's living stan-dards have also been improving, China isCFSM————————

still a developing country due to the factthat it is a huge country.Speaking of the end of Cold War he said

that new developments indicate that Chinais in a transition period towards a multi-polar world, pursuing an independentforeign policy, aimed at obtaining worldpeace and universal development. It isworking for friendly and cooperativerelationships with all countries in theworld on the basis of the five principles ofpeaceful coexistence.

Ambassador Young-cheng said Chinastands for complete prohibition and thor-ough destruction of nuclear weaponsadding, that recently China and Russiahave signed an agreement by which bothsides would not target their strategicweapons at one another. At the sametime, China made a proposal to the othernuclear powers to conclude an interna-tional convention, under which all nuclearpowers would undertake not to use nuclearweapons first. This draft proposal hasbeen presented to nuclear countries fordiscussion.

On foreign assistance he said, "wemaintain that all countries, the bigger andthe smaller, the stronger and the weaker,should play their part in the internationalaffairs as equal partners. Although Chinais not a part of the rich world, we look atthe mutual assistance and cooperationwith other developing countries inbuilding up their respective nationaleconomy as our international responsi-

(Continuedfrom Page 1)pact funds in addition to the $90 millionborrowed in the years 1990 and 1991,putting the FSM current debt at $130million. In contrast, Fritz said in 1989the FSM had a surplus of 11.6 percent ofits Gross Domestic Product. But, in1993, the FSM has a negative 13.8 per-cent. He said the JTPA News painted amore"horror-filled scenario" which hasgotten the point across. What shall wedo? he asked.

Speaker Fritz suggested FSM takestock, revisit priorities, reassess itscourse of action, and study what hasgone wrong and figure out how it can beimproved. The time to act is "NOW," hedeclared. "The days of lip service are

over," warned the Speaker.The Speaker ended his remarks, by

urging the Congress, his colleagues, towork together with other leaders to solvethe economic problems confronting theFSM, reminding them that they mustcarry out their responsibilities until May1995, the end of their term. And thenabide by the wishes of the voters. Mean-while, Fritz said,"... we must give thatlast breath to this duty- our last fullmeasure of devotion."

Among the nearly 50, people observ-ing the session were officials of theNational, State and Municipal govern-ments, traditional leaders and the Am-bassador of the Peoples Republic ofChina, government employees and thegeneral public.

bility. In 1993, China signed economicand technical assistance agreements withmore than 60 countries. We know that theaid we can give is limited, but we commitourselves to it with sincerity. We attachno strings to whatever we can do forthem, and we never press for payment ofthedebtOurforeign trade is alsodynamicand I hope our trade partners in the de-veloping countries will also bebenefittedby doing business with us. In the lastcouple of years, our trade volume withSouth Pacific Island countries is on theincrease."The Ambassador said, "I thank you for

joining us this evening in celebrating ourNational Day. I also wish to take thisopportunity to express my appreciationand to extend my cordial greetings to thePresident the Vice President, the tradi-tional leaders, and all those who haveworked together with me, for the variouscooperation they'veextendedtome sinceI assumed my office here. Now, may Ipropose a toast to the good health of thePresident and the Vice President, to theprosperity of the FSM, to the well-beingof the people of the FSM, and to the evergrowing friendship between our twocountries."

Attending the anniversary celebrationwere officials from both the FSM andPohnpei State and Municipalities, tradi-tional leaders, members of the diplo-matic corps, private sectors and citizensof both countries.

WORLD CLEANING DAY-Above is VicePresident Jacob Nena cleaning outside hisoffice during the World Cleaning Day. Inthe background are Martin HagilmaiandAbraham Roby, both working at thePresident's Office.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYVICEPRESIDENT-Vice President Jacob Nena blew out theone candle on his cake during his birthdaycelebration held at the office of the Presi-dent.

PRC opposes requestto grant Taiwan aseat in the UN

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE) - The EmbassyofthePeople'sRepublicofChina(PRC)in its News Bulletin issued on Septem-ber 9, 1994, said that it opposes therequest by Nicaragua and eleven othercountries to the United Nations Secre-tary-General to include on his upcom-ing General Assembly agenda an itemtogrant Taiwan, as another China, a seatin the United Nations. This move wasrevealedin a June 28, 1994, letter ad-dressed to the United Nations Secre-tary-General Butros Butros-Ghali. TheNews Bulletin reiterated PRC's oneChina policy and raised its objection tothis request.

The Bulletin said this act is an in-fringement on China's soverignty andan intereference in China's internal af-fairs. Taiwan has belonged to Chinasince ancient times, the Bulletin stated,adding, this is an historical fact thatnobody can change. The issue of Chineserepresentation in the United Nationswas settled once and for all politically,legally and procedurally in the U.N.General Assembly. Taiwan, as a prov-ince of China, has no right to be amember of the U.N. It's membership inthe regional organizations such as theAsian DevelopmentBank, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation wasmade possible under a special arrange-ment by PRC. The News Bulletin saidthe case of Taiwan bears no analogy tothe cases of Germany and Korea. Theproposal by Nicragua and eleven othercountries is not a simple proceduralissue. Its real intention is to split China,and impede and undermine China'sreunification, the News Bulletin says.

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE) - The 3rd AnnualPacific Islands Training Conferencefollowed the Earthquake and HurricaneConference also sponsored by the Fed-eral Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). The Conference adjournedSeptember 23, 1994, according toBermin Weilbacher, the President'sChief of Staff who headed the FSMDelegation to the two conferences.Other members of the delegation were

Nick Andon, Federal Grant Adminis-trator, FSM Office of Budget; andDorina Gamule, Federal Grant Ac-countant, FSM Department of Finance.Representing Yap State were SebastianAnefal, Director of Planning; JohnSoglith, Disaster Control Officer andJames Sarmog, Civil Engineer with YapPublic Works. From Chuuk were MinoMori, Disaster Control Officer; Pohnpei,Dais Lorrin, Disaster Control Officerand from Kosrae, Ilai Abraham, Disas-ter Control Officer.

Other participants were from theFEMA Offices in the United States,Hawaii, Guam, CNMI, American Sa-moa, FSM, Republic of the MarshallIslands(RMI) and Republic ofBelau(ROB).The participants were informed by TomBussanich, representative of Depart-ment of Interior's Office of Territorialand International Affairs (DOI/OTIA)at the conference that the Disaster Miti-gation Pro'gram of the Office of Terri-torial and International Affairs (OTIA)will assist insular governments to en-hance the survivability of public facili-

ties in the event of a natural disaster.In this connection, DOI/OTIA has $7

million in Hazards Mitigation Fundsavailable which can be used to matchFEMA funds in lieu of local junds.

Project applications filed by insulargovernments will be reviewed jointlyby OTIA and FEMA.Projects must be located within Guam,

CNMI, U.S. Virgin Islands, AmericanSamoa, the FSM, the RMI, or the ROB,be approved by its chief executive orhis designee and the project must pro-vide essential emergency communica-tion capability in the event of disaster.Olter approved distributionformula proposed by theDepartment of Education

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE) - FSM PresidentBailey Olter approved on September22,1994, the distribution formula pro-posed by the Secretary of Education forthe remaining $300,000 of the original$350,000 appropriated under PublicLaw No. 8-96. The law earmarked forSaint Mary's School in Yap $50,000 ofthe original amount which is $350,000.

Eighty percent or $240,000 is to bedistributed to the schools based on en-rollmentof all non-public schools whilethe remaining 20 percent or $60,000will be distributed to boarding schoolsonly.

According to information from theFSM Department of Education thereare 19 eligible non-public schools in theFSM; one in Kosrae, eight in Pohnpei,eight in Chuuk, and two in Yap.

Anderson as Attache at the Australian EmbassyPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - Ms. KatherineAnderson has arrived in Pohnpei totake up her position as Attache at theAustralian Embassy, according to in-formation from the Embassy.Anderson has spent the last three years

at the Department of Foreign Affairsand Trade in Canberra. Prior to this shespent time as a Foreign Service Officerat Australian Embassies in Hanoi,Noumea, Nairobi and Warsaw.

During her two year tour of duty inMicronesia, Anderson hopes to pursueher interests in cultural exchange, play-

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Associate FSM Supreme Court JusticeRichard Benson was recently designatedby Chief Justice Soukichy Fritz of ChuukState Supreme Court to serve as specialjudge in the Daniel Nakayama murdercase. All other Chuuk State Justices haverecused or disqualified themselves fromthe case for various reasons.Daniel Nakayama, a nephew of the first

FSM President and son of FSM Ambas-sador to Japan Masao Nakayama wasstabbed to death on the evening of July 4,1994, at the Key Club in Weno, ChuukState.Chuuk State has arrested four suspects

in connection with this murder. Apretrialconference was held on Sept. 16, 1994,and a hearing on a pretrial motions hasbeen set for Nov. 10,1994.

Acting Chief Justice Andon L.Amaraich of the FSM Supreme Courtand Mrs. Amaraich attended the celebra-tions of Palau's First Independence.The new joint FSM-Kosrae courthouse

project is getting underway with sitepreparation completed and the biddingon the construction is progressing. Thenew courthouse will be built in Tofol, thestate's administrative center, near theagriculture station. Both the FSM Su-preme Court and the Office of Planning

and Statistics are working closely withthe State of Kosrae on this project.

The National Ombudsmanof the FSMS upreme Court, Peter Lohn, has resignedfrom the Pohnpei Sports Council afterserving for two years in the Council as anappointee of Governor Johnny David. Inhis letter of resignation dated August 11,1994, Lohn told David he regretfullyresigned because his current responsi-bilities as Ombudsman have made it dif-ficult for him to carry out his SportsCouncil's responsibilities on a continu-ing basis.The FSM Supreme Court announced it

has available for subscriptions by anyinterested individuals or organizationsthe following publications: the FSM Su-preme Court Interim Reporters, a compi-lation of decisions from August, 1981 toDecember, 1992, Volumes 1 through 5;Updater/Citator, Volumes 1 through 5;Digest, volumes 1 through 3, alphabeti-cal summaries of laws and where to lo-cate it in the interim reporters; and CourtRules, general court orders, rules of ad-mission , model rules of professional con-duct, rules of evidence, FSM Rules ofCivil Procedure, criminal procedure, andappellate procedures. Subscription de-tails can be obtained by writing to FSMSupreme Court, P.O. Box PS-J, Palikir,Pohnpei 96941 or by calling telephoneNo. 320-2357,2763 or 2764. -

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - The following students are winners of school year 1994-1995 RobertC. Byrd Honors Scholarship Awards. From Chuuk, Alvina Berry, AsinechHellan and Sila Pwich; Pohnpei, Eleanor Lebehn and Maxine Donre; Yap, LillianLeyamprwa and Sylvia Wuthwan; and from Kosrae Mayleen Tulensru, Jeromy Kinere,and William William. This is the first year funding which is $15,000 which will be dividedequally, $1,500 a year per student for jour years on the condition that the studentmaintains satisfactory progress and carries a full-time load. For a student to be selectedas recipient, he or she has to have a superior high school record, be a citizen of the FSM,and be a recent high school graduate. In a related activity, Alvina Berry of Chuuk,Mayleen Tolena and Shrew Robert of Kosrae are recipients of the MobilMicronesia, Inc.,Scholarships for academic year 1994-1995. Each award is $1,000. $500 for the FallSemester and $500 for the Spring Semester. The continuing award of the scholarship forthe following three years will be'based on each recipients cumulative grade point averageat the end of each academic year. However, if a recipients fails, he or she will loose thescholarship. The awards are for the students to attend the COM-FSM.

Goods and Servicesfrom Japan

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE)-A two mem-ber delegation comprised of PohnpeiState Conservation and ResourceSurveillance Department Chief ofMarine Resources Division Valen-tine Martin and the FSM NationalGovernment Micronesian MaritimeAuthority (MMA) Deputy DirectorEugene Pangelinan went to Japan toattend a technical meeting with theNational Offshore Tuna FisheriesAssociation Kinakatsukyo of Japan,according to MMA Press Release.

Pangelinan headed the FSM del-egation to that meeting accompa-nied by Martin as technical Advisorand Representative of Pohnpei State.FSM Embassy in Tokyo Charge d'Affairs James Naich also attendedthe meeting.

The purpose of the technicalmeeting was to finalize the goodsand services list for 1993-1994 forPohnpei State, who is the recipientthis year. The goods and servicesamount that Pohnpei State has re-quested under the program totaled73 million yen or about U.S. $730,000 worth of goods including a newfloating jetty, a patrol boat and otherfisheries equipment such as boats,VHP and SSB Radios, vehicles, fish-ing gear and spare parts. Under thegoods and services program, onlyitems that will improve or developcoastal fisheries activities are per-mitted to be obtained.While in Tokyo they were accom-

panied by Kinakatsukyo represen-tatives to meet with the successfulsuppliers of the goods and servicesincluding Toa Corporation, who willsupply the floating jetty. They alsovisited Oita Prefecture to meet withYanmar Ship Building representa-tives who will provide the patrolboat for Pohnpei State. The projectis expected to be completed by theend of this year.

Mangefel and Uherbelau sign diplomatic notePALDCIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - The Govern-ment of the Federated States ofMicronesia and the new Republic ofPalau established diplomatic relationson October 1, 1994, according to a re-lease from the Dept. of External Af-fairs.

FSM & PALAU ESTABLISH RELA-TIONS - Deputy Secretary of the Dept. ofExternal Affairs (right) with Palau Minis-ter of State Andres Uherbelau are signingthe protocols establish ing relations betweentheir two countries.Protocols were signed by Deputy Sec-

retary of External Affairs JohnMangefel, and the Palau Minister ofState, Andres Uherbelau, in a ceremonyheld for the historic occasion whichcoincided with the first Palau Indepen-dence Day.October 1,1994, also marks the termi-

nation the U.N. Trusteeship Agreementfor Palau, the beginning of Palau's in-dependence, and the effective date ofthe Compact of Free Association be-tween the Government of the Republicof Palau and the Government of theUnited States of America.

A delegation representing the FSMheaded by President Bailey Olter at-tended Palau's independence celebra-tion.

FSM President Bailey Olter and FirstLady Amalia, accompanied by threestaff members attended Palau's firstIndependence day held October 1,1994,culminating nearly 50 years of admin-istrative responsibility of the UnitedStates under the UN Trusteeship Sys-tem.

Palau is the last of the six districts inthe former U.N. Trust Territory of thePacific Islands, administered by theUnited S tates to attain its independence.It will simultaneously enter into a Com-pact of Free Association with the United

States of America, an economic anddefense agreement similar in concept tothe existing agreements between theUnited States and the FSM and theUnited States and the Republic of theMarshall Islands. Under this arrange-ment the United States Government willprovide Palau with certain levels ofeconomic and financial support. Re-ciprocally, Palau will allow the UnitedStates to undertake certain defenseresponsibilitiefor their mutual securityinterests.

This year's independence will con-clude nearly 50 years of foreign controlof Palau through the Trusteeship Sys-tem which began immediately follow-ing the end of World War II.The other former five districts, namely,

Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Is-lands, Truk, Yap and Pohnpei, have allattained their rightful place in the soci-ety of nations by exercising their in-alienable right of self-determination asguaranteed in the U.N. Charter and theUniversal Declaration of Human Rights.

President Bailey Olter, September12 to 16, 1994, also attended the cel-ebration of the 50th anniversay of lib-eration of Peleliu Island.

World Bank offeringscholarships to 25 studentsPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - PresidentBailey Olter on Sept. 23, 1994, in-formed the four State governors thatthe World Bank is offering scholar-ships to 25 students per school yearthrough its Economic DevelopmentInstitute at the Columbia Univ. inNew York. The World Bank alsoprovides a six-month internship tostudents who successfully com-pleted the program.The program is for one year and it

offers a Master's Degree in Interna-tional Affairs geared for improvingskills required for effective designand implementation of economicpolicy in market economies, focus-ing on successes and failures of suchpolicies.

Interested applicants are encour-aged to obtain further informationand applications from the FSM Dept.of Finance, and complete and for-ward it to the Columbia University'sAdmission Office or the FSM Dept.of Finance.

NURSING BOARD SWORN-IN - Members of the FSM Board of Nursing establishedby the Public Law No. 8-45, with one member from each state and one from the NationalGovernment, confirmed by Congress during its Third Regular Session, were sworn inby Vice President Jacob Nena in a brief ceremony, October 3,1994, in Pohnpei. Alsosworn in as alternate to the FSM member was Lerina Nena who also works in the FSMDepartment of Health Services. Secretary of Health Services Department, Dr. EliuelK.Pretrick thanked the members and urged them to get organized and assume theirresponsibilities as a functional Nursing Board. He reminded the members that the roadwhich led to the enactment of the Nursing Act was a long and difficult one but asuccessful one as well. Vice President Jacob Nena, and the Board members: KunMonkeya, Kosrae; Anna Boliy, Yap; Wincener David, Pohnpei; Sizue Yoma, FSM;Shinobu Poll, Chunk, and FSM alternate representative Lerina Nena.

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MATION SERVICE) - The COM-FSMStudent Services Committee consistingof a student representative, facultymembers and staff, selected RosalindaWalter from Chuuk State, a Sophomoremajoring in Nursing (HCOP) to repre-sent the COM-FSM at the "StudentsVoice"- The Pacific in the 90's," Con-ference.

The Chairperson of the University ofthe South Pacific Student's Association(USPSA) International RelationsCommittee, Ms. Nanette Woonton in-vited one participant from each of theSouth Pacific countries in the region,including the Northern Marianas, Guam,the Republic of the Marshall Islandsand the Federated States of Micronesia.

The University of the South PacificStudent's Association hosted the con-ference in Suva, Fiji from September 5to 9, 1994, entitled "Students Voice"-The Pacific in the 90's".The opening address was given by the

Vice Chancellor of the University of theSouth Pacific, Mr. Esekia Solofa, andthe Keynote address by the Secretary-General from the Forum Secretariat, theHonorable Iremaia Tabai.

The selection of who could participatewas based on an interview and ques-tionnaire given to a few pre-selectedstudents to answer. Final selection wasbased on an interview, questionnaireresults, and on the following criteria:(1) undergraduate indigenous student(T) a good command of the Englishlanguage; (3) no younger than 19 orolder than 35 years of age; (4) relevantexperience,(ie. through studies, work,community activity etc. of the specifiedissues preferred, although not essen-tial.)The conference dealt with a variety of

issues that are important to the futuregenerations of the Pacific.

The issues included education, gov-ernment and leadership, gender, popu-lation, tourism, economy, environmentand multi-culturalism.

The uniqueness of this conference isthat it proceeded as a model legislature'sconference with, parliamentary sittings,held daily and progressed in the parlia-mentary mode with the selection of a

-FSM at student conference held at USP in FijiSpeaker of the House, a keynote speakerand formal debates."The youth of today are the leaders of

tomorrow." With this in mind theconference enabled the students to ex-press their ideas and determine theirrole in addressing the stated issues, re-sulting in the establishment of aregionalstudent body through which students'

voice of action can be heard on issuesthat affect the region and its future.

The student ambassadors originatingfrom the island nations in the Pacificregion united in exchanging opinionsand expressing ideas as viewed throughtheir student perspectives. Theseevolved from the issues and status ofsuch issues in their respective countries.

Yap approved Holland America major cruise ship to visitPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - Yap has givenpermission to the Holland America, amajor cruise ship operator, to call onYap on February 8, 1995, as they con-tinue their Pacific cruise.

Such a visit will bring a minimum of950 visitors to the island in one day. TheYap State Business Forum will organizeactivities 10 keep the visitors entertainedand busy.

The Business Forum has suggested alist of activities which would be of in-terest to the tourists. The list includes:

Yapese dances; tours of men's houses,stone money banks, stone paths in thevillages, and historical sites; culturalevents similar to those performed dur-ing Yap Day; the production and sale ofhandicrafts; demonstrations of craftssuch as story board and canoe carving;and other activities that may be available."We believe this could be a very good

promotion tour for Yap as well as beingprofitable to those who choose to par-ticipate in either the tours or the sale ofhandicrafts," said Carl R. Henlin,President of the Business Forum in Yap.

Second energy meeting held to prepare for future meetings with MOMIPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - The 2nd meet-ing of government officials, privatesector and fisheries organizations rep-resentatives was held on Sept. 29-30,1994, in Palikir to update, refine, andadopt negotiation strategies for theplanned future meeting with officials ofMobile Micronesia, Inc., (MOMI).In the first meeting held in August this

year, it was agreed that only temporaryextensions will be made on expired landleases and supply agreements until morefavorable terms can be negotiated. Some

states are now under temporary supplycontracts with MOMI awaiting the ex-piration of existing contracts in Sept.1995, by which time a coordinated ap-proach will be undertaken by the FSMparties.

In the first meeting there were dis-cussions on the energy situation in theFSM states, and focus was on theexistingsupply contracts, price variations amongthe states and between the FSM andother political entities such as Palau,Northern Marianas Islands, and theMarshall Islands.

Olter appointed new FSMDB Board membersPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - FSM PresidentBailey Olter has appointed Boardmembers of the FSM DevelopmentBank as required by P.L. No. 8-47,which restructured the bank, removingit as an agency of the government andmaking it an independent banking in-stitution.The board members are; from Kosrae

State Aren Palik, now with the Bank ofthe FSM Corporate Office; PohnpeiState, William Iriarte, Director of theDept. of Commerce and Industry; Chuuk

State Marion Henry, Director of Re-sources and Development; and Yap StateHilary Tacheliol, Director, Administra-tive Services. The FSM representativesarc Dion Neth, Pohnpei State Directorof Treasury and Herolyn Movick,Pohnpei State Public Auditor. The 7thmember is the President of FSMDB,Manny Mori, by virtue of his position.

President Olter said he has accom-plished that which the law requires ofhim and urges the Presidentof the Bank,to call the 1st Board meeting to getorganized.

FSM National Tuberculosis Worskshop held in Palikir, PohnpeiPALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-

MATION SERVICE) - An FSM Na-tional Tuberculosis Workshop was heldSept. 12-16, 1994, at Palikir, Pohnpeiwith three participants (TB Coordina-tor, TB Physician, and TB LaboratoryTechnician) from each FSM State inattendance. The purpose of the work-shop was to: a.) educate TB staff oncurrent TB diagnostics, treatment pro-tocols, recording and reporting require-ments, TB screening, Multi-Drug Re-sistant Tb, etc.; b.) assist State TB staffin developing CY1995 TB ActionPlans;c.) educate TB staff on Directly Ob-served-Therapy (DOT), and developstrategies for DOT implementation; d.)review/revise the FSM TB Plan adoptedin 1990; and e.) educate TB staff onU.S. Federal Grant Budget and Financematters.

Tuberculosis in the FSM is on therise with an annual incidence rate inexcess of 1.0 person per 1,000 popula-tion. In 1993, a 71 percent increase TBcases was noted as 152 new TB caseswere registered. TheFSMandStateTBstaff have been working to activate ef-fective control and prevention protocolswith the financial and technical assis-tance provided by the Center for DiseaseControl (CDC), the World Health Or-ganization (WHO), FSM Congress andState Departments of Health. The firstand most crucial step to impact on theTB services available in the FSM was toupgrade the knowledge and skills of theTB program personnel. A nationalworkshop was scheduled to provide acommon foundation of knowledge, andseek commitment from TB staff toachieve the goal toward TB Control andPrevention for the FSM.

It was funded by the 1994 TB Coop-erative Agreement Grant through theCenter of Disease Control in Atlanta,Georgia. TB grantalso provided fundingfor technical assistance (consultant) tothe workshop. A TB consultant, Dr.James Gollop, was provided to the FSMby the State of Hawaii Dept. of Health' sTB Branch. Dr. Gollop has beenworking with the TB program for fiveyears, and has experience in dealingwith multi-drug resistant TB, etc.

Other resource persons to the work-shop were Dr. Dona Upson and Dr. May

Okihiro both from the Pacific BasinMedical Officers Training Program(PBMOTP) in Pohnpei. Dr. Upson pre-sented a talk on Directly-Observed-Therapy (DOT) and its advantage. Dr.Okihiro presented the status of the DOTpilot project presently being conductedin Pohnlangas, Pohnpei. These presen-tations provided background informa-tion which greatly facilitated the devel-opment of DOT strategies for imple-

mentation in each FSM State.The workshop provided participants

with knowledge and available expertisewhich allowed for the development ofTB Services Improvement Recommen-dations, C Y1995 State TB Action Plans,and draft DOT Strategies. These docu-ments provide comprehensive programplanning and activity tools to aggres-sively impact on the TB situation in theFSM.

TB WORKSHOP HELD IN POHNPEI- TheFSMNationalTuberculosis Workshop washeld in Pohnpei Sept. 12-16,1994. From Left"to Right, front ro w: Donna Wichimai, FSMPublic Health Advisor; Lucy Dibay, Yap State Lab Technician; Lerina Nena, FSM TBProgram Manager; Kenye Jackson, Kosrae State TB Coordinator. Men sitting, front toback: Simao Norman, Pohnpei State Chief of Public Health; and Estephan WichepPohnpei State Public Health Nurse. Standing, left front to back: Morry Solomon,Pohnpei State TB Coordinator, Helden Heldart, Chuuk State TB Coordinator, Dr. NgasKansou, Chuuk State TB Physician, William Nena, Kosrae State Lab Technician, NikidyAlbert, Pohnpei State Lab Technician. Standing, right back to front: Thomas Walog, YapState TB Coordinator; Dr. Victor Ngaden, Yap State TB Physician; Dr. Rivelee Alokoa,Kosrae State TB Physician; Soterius Loyola, Pohnpei State TB Program Health Educa-tor; Dr. James Gollop, consultant, State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health TB Branch.

Olter desigantes Dept, of External Affairs asExecuting Agency for Policy Advisory Team

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE) - President Bai-ley Olter has informed all governmentdepartments that he has designated theDept. of External Affairs as the Execut-ing Agency for the Policy AdvisoryTeam on technical assistance to beprovided to the FSM Gov't. from theAsian DevelopmentBank (ADB) underthe Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between the FSM and ADB,according to President Oiler's memo-randum of September 19,1994.

The main function of the Executing

Agency is to assure that coordination ofthe project is done properly and effec-tively with donors, implementingagencies, and among state and nationalgovernments. Effective Sept. 19,1994,the date of the President's letter, allcommunications from the FSM Gov't.to external donors must go through theDept. of External Affairs. All agenciesmust comply with the new instructionsby providing the Department of Exter-nal Affairs with complete documenta-tion on Policy Advisory Team (PAT) atthe earliest opportunity.

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PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - The FSM CongressappropriatedduringFY 1994, $572,000for the 1995 FSM Olympic Games to beheld in Pohnpei, plus $23,320 for theCommittee's preparatory activities.

The Secretary of the Department ofHealth Services, Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick,Chairman of the FSM National Olym-pic Committee transmitted forPresident's approval the Committee'splans for the use of the funds.

FSM President Bailey Olter, in hisresponse also shared some thoughts withthe Committee. He said that since nodefinite schedule for the Games hasbeen established by the Committee, itshould concentrate on some interimactions which will assist theCommittee's preparations beforetspending the appropriations.The President urged the FSM Olympic

Committee to obtain from the Statesstatements of their willingness, abilityand readiness to participate in the games.

President Olter also urged the Com-mittee to try to raise as much funds torun the Olympic Games as possible,rather than depending solely on Con-gressional appropriations. In this con-nection, States must be requested tosupport with money, material and foodfor the athletes. He suggested that foreach participant a state sends, it shouldbe assessed $50, thus, a State would beassessed $5,000 for sending hundredparticipants to the Games. Supportshould be sought from the private sectorwithin and outside of the FSM. Presi-dent Olter also suggested that the Com-mittee work with the Department ofExternal Affairs to seek assistance fromthe foreign embassies.President Olter concluded by advising

the Committee to try to "save somemoney for a rainy day."

The Vice President of the FSM Na-tional Olympic Committee, Tony Otto,said that the Committee has taken stepsalong the lines recommended by Presi-dent Olter. As to the site, it has decidedthat upon completion of Pohnpei S tate * s1994 Liberation Celebrations Activities,the Committee will work with PohnpeiState in the up-keeping of the track andfield and other sports facilities until thegames are held next year. A fund raisingcommittee has been established to seekdonations and contributions from thegeneral public and private sector. Othercommittees have been established toorganize and prepare other activities.Soon after the return to the FSM fromthe U.N. Population Conference inCairo, Egypt, of FSM National Olym-pic Committee, Dr. Eliuel K. Pretrick,

the Committee will meet and finalize itsplans and begin the implementation ofthose preparatory plans, Otto concluded.

In another related activity, FSMPresident Bailey Olter in a letter toPohnpei Governor Johnny P. David in-formed hi m that he has taken steps in theimplementation of CongressionalResolution No. 7-57, C.D.I, relating tothe FSM Olympic Games in September1995. President Olter also soughtGovernor David's approval and com-ments on Pohnpei being the location forthe first Olympic Games. He also said,for the games to be successful and multi-sports events must be held.

The President said that the SportsCouncil has held a series of meetings inpreparation for the games and that theCouncil feels that it needs a full timesports coordinator to devote his effortsto the preparations.

FSMAG to be in the 12th edition ofWho's Who in the World

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR-MATION SERVICE) - FSM AttorneyGeneral Camillo Noket was informedby Connie Harbison that his name.hasbeen selected for inclusion in the up-coming 12th Edition of Who's Who inthe World, by the publication's edi-tors. Harbison's is the Research Editorof Marquis Who's Who in America.Noket was asked to provide authori-

tative and comprehensive biographi-cal data about himself, his achieve-ments and his position. The publisherassured him that such information heprovides them will be treated with careand respect in the years ahead.

Noket distinguished himself as the

first Micronesian and FSM citizen tobe appointed to the position of Attor-ney General for the FS M. He also is thefirst Micronesian and FSM citizen tobe admitted with all bonafide qualifi-cations into the FSM Bar withoutgraduating from a law school.

Some of Marquis publications areWho's Who in America, Who was Whoin America, Who's Who in the East,Who's Who in the Midwest, Who'sWho in American Education, Who'sWho in American Law, Who's Who inNursing, Who's Who in Engineering,Who's Who in Religion, to name afew. Marquis also publishes an Indexto Marquis Who's Who Publications.

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