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TION SERVICE) - United States SenateEnergy and Natural Resources CommitteeChairman Senator J. Bennett Johnston, D.-La., addressed the FSM Congress andtoured the infrastructure during a June 2-3

stopover on Pohnpei and met governmentofficials June 3-4 in Truk while enroute fromhis trip to Japan.

Johnston, who was accompanied bySenate Committee on Energy and NaturalResources staff director Daryl Owen and

Senate Liaison Division Air Force chiefescort officer Clinton Horn, was met by anhonor guard and welcomed by FSM VicePresident Hirosi H. Ismael, Pohnpei StateGovernor Resio S. Moses, U.S. Represen-

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THE NATIONAL UNIONPEACE • UNITY* LIBERTY

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Volume 9 Kolonia, Pohnpei, June-July issue,1988 Number 6

New Zealand's Representative to FSM presents credentialsKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - FSM President John R.Haglelgam calls the occasion "historic," asFSM formalizes the establishment of diplo-matic relations with New Zealand.

President calls New Zealand an impor-tant friend in the Pacific as he accepted thecredentials for the New Zealand Represen-tative to the FSM Terrence O'Brien in thepresence of the Vice President Hirosi H.Ismael, FSM Congress Vice Speaker EliasThomas, US Representative to FSMMichael Wygant, cabinet members andother officials during a formal presentationceremony held here June 30 at the FSMCongress Chamber.

Haglelgam said it gives him great pleas-ure to welcome and accept "the first diplo-matic representative of the government ofNew Zealand to the FSM," adding "Our twonations are no strangers to each other.Over the years, we have enjoyed the sup-port of New Zealand in regional and interna-tional organizations. Eight years ago, theFSM was granted observer status in theSouth Pacific Forum. Last year it attainedfull forum membership. Today, with youraccreditation, the relationship between theFSM and New Zealand has undergone a

dramatic evolution—indeed, this occasionbrings our two nations even closer. We lookforward to working with the government ofNew Zealand in the pursuit of mutual inter-ests in the Pacific and the world at large."

Haglelgam also said that the FSM isgrateful for New Zealand contributing to the

FSM development, "through the provisionof training and educational opportunities toour people. We are also happy to note, andmost certainly welcome, the increasinginterest in our islands shown by the privatesector of New Zealand. We encourage our

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NEW ZEALAND RECOGNIZES FSM - New Zealand'3 Representative to FSM, theHonorable Terrence O'Brien, left, is presenting his credentials to FSM President JohnR. Haglelgam In the presence of Vice President Hirosi Ismael, FSM Congress ViceSpeaker Elias Thomas, Pohnpei Governor Resio S. Moses, Lt. Governor JohnnyDavid, Pohnpei State Supreme Court Chief Justice EdwelSantos, U.S. Representativeto FSM, Michael Wygant, and the members of the cabinet during the June 30 presen-tation ceremonies held at the FSM Congress in Kolonia, Pohnpei.

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, the government of the federated States of Micronesia desires to facilitate the wise developmentand use of the oceans consistent with the international Caw;

"UtyfEfipXS, international faw and the United Rations Convention on the Law of the Sea recognize that, ina zone Beyond its territory and adjacent to its territorial sea, known as the Inclusive 'Economic Zone, a coastalstate may assert sovereign rights over natural resources and related jurisdiction suBject to the provisions ofinternational law and the United Orations Convention on the Law of the Sea; and

'W9fE'R£AS, the establishment of an 'Exclusive "Economic Zone By the federated States of Micronesia witt.advance the development of ocean resources and promote the protection of the marine environment, while notaffecting other uses of the zone recognized By international (aw and the United 9{ations Convention on the Lawof the Sea, including the freedoms of navigation and overflight By other states;

^{CrW, c£}fE'%EfO$£,, I, John 9(. Magtefgam, By the authority vested in me as President By the Constitutionand laws of the federated States of Micronesia-, do hereBy proclaim the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of thefederated States of Micronesia and confirm also the internationally recognized rights and freedoms of aHStateswithin an 'Effusive 'Economic Zone, as described herein.

flhe 'Exclusive 'Economic Zone of the federated States of Micronesia is a Zone contiguous to the territorial sea.flhe 'Exclusive 'Economic Zone extends to a distance 200 nautical miles from the Baseline from which the Breadthof the territorial sea is measured. In cases where the maritime boundary with a neighboring State remains to bedetermined, the Boundary of the "Exclusive "Economic Zone shad Be determined By the federated States ofMicronesia and other State concerned in accordance with equitable principles.

'Within the 'Exclusive 'Economic Zone, the federated States of Micronesia has, to the fullextent recognized byinternational law and the United Rations Convention on the Law of the Sea, (a) sovereign rights for the purposeof exploring, exploiting, conserving and managing natural resources, bothlivingandnon-living, of the seabed andsubsoil'and the superjacent waters and with regard to other activities for the economic exploitation and explorationof the zone, such as the production of energy from the water, currents and wind; and (B)jurisdiction with regardto the establishment and use of artificial islands, and installations and structures having economic purposes, andthe protection and preservation of the marine environment; and (c)jurisdiction to regulate scientific research.

flhe federated States of Micronesia will exercise these sovereign rights jurisdiction in accordance with the rulesof international law and the United Orations Convention on the. Law of the Sea.

'Without prejudice to the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the federated States of Micronesia, the 'Exclusive'Economic Zone remains an area beyond the territory and territorial sea of the federated States of Micronesia inwhich off States enjoy the highseasfreedoms of navigation, overflight, the laying of submarine cables andpipelines,and other internationally lawful uses of the Sea.

I'XjWI'TWESS 'WME'REOf, I have hereunto set my hands this eleventh day of May, the year of our Lordnineteen hundred and eight-eight, and of the independence of the federated States of Micronesia the second.

(Signed)John R. HaglelgamPresidentFederated States of MicronesiaMay 11,1988

ZeatandL(Continued from Page 1)respective private sectors to work in tandem withour two governments to strengthen and solidifyour relationship."

In conclusion, the President said, "I am indeedvery pleased to receive you as the first accred-ited diplomatic representative of New Zealand,and we look forward to working with you and yourgovernment in the pursuit of mutual interests inthe Pacific and the world at large."

O'Brien also called the ceremony a historicoccasion to formally establish direct diplomaticlinks between the two countries.

He said, "Although this is a new departure, weshould recall that the FSM and New Zealandhave taken a dose interest in each other beforethis historic day. We are both Pacific IslandNations with extensive maritime resources and acommon concern for the conservation of theland. We in New Zealand have watched withinterest your country's political emergence anddevelopment. We warmly welcomed the conclu-sion of your compact of Free Association with theUnited States, which created a relationship notunlike that we enjoy with the Cook Islands. Wehave worked together within the Pacific regionand have been partners in such regional institu-tions as the South Pacific Forum, the SouthPacific Commission, and the Forum FisheriesAgency. We have also cooperated in the conclu-sion of such important regional agreements asthe United State/Pacific Island Fisheries Treatyand theSPREP Convention. In addition to theselinks we share a common concern for strongdemocratic institutions, the rule of law and therecognition of human rights.

The establishment today of direct diplomaticand political links between the northernmost andthe southernmost members of the South PacificForum represents a newpage in our relationship.It is now up to our two governments together tofill in that page. For our part, we look forward toenhancing and developing that relationshipthrough continued political dialogue, by meansof regular consultation in regional institutionsand bilaterally, and through the development ofthe economic relationship which has existed forsome time through the efforts of private sectorbusinesses," O'Brien added.

In conclusion he said, "Mr. President, the NewZealand Prime Minister, the Right HonorableDavid Lange, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs,the Honorable Russel Marshall, send their bestpersonal wishes to you on this important day andhave expressed the hope that the relationship weare forging will be strong, as various as the manyislands that make up our two countries, andabove all, enduring."

Representative O'Brien was also his

country's representative to Rarotonga, CookIslands, and previously served as NewZealand's Ambassador to the United Nations inGeneva, and Ambassador to the EuropeanEconomic Community (EEC) for Belgium, Den-mark and Luxembourg. He also previouslyserved as Head of the New Zealand ForeignMinistry's Economic Division and Deputy Headof its Aid Division, and currently holds the posi-tion of Assistant Secretary, with oversight re-sponsbilities for New Zealand's relations withthe South Pacific, Australia and with North andSouth America. Representative O'Brien has ex-tensive foreign services and had also served asa foreign diplomat in Bangkok, London, andBrussels since 1976.

Representative O'Brien was accompanied bySecond Secretary at the New Zealand Embassyin Washington, D.C., David Taylor and NewZealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Freely Asso-ciated State Desk Officer Felicity Wong of Wel-lington.

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RELIO INOSKE YAMADA tUL'J^tD - The FSM ne^ns- and Pohnpei State government offtcialsand family are pausing for a moment of solemnity at the beginning of state funeral services for lateSenator Relio Yamada. The widow, former Maria Malarme of Nett,their children and Yamada's motherLouisa, his uncles Kozo Yamada and Lotis Seneres, and sisters and brothers stand beside the casket.Standing on the Pohnpei State Legislature Speaker's platform from left are FSM President JohnRJiaglelgam, FSM Congress Vice Speaker Ellas Thomas, Pohnpei Legislature Vice Speaker Job Micah,US. Representative to FSM Michael Wygant, Gov. Resio Moses, Pohnpei Traditional Leaders ChairmanNett Iso Nahnken Salvador Inane, Pohnpei State Chief Justice Edwel Santos, Kolonia Town Mayor VictorEdwin, FSM Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward C. King, Reverend Alik Brown, and Master of Ceremo-nies State Senator Rev. Joseph Moses of U. Late Senator Relio (Aurelio) Yamada died June 23 of heartfailure following a double coronary bypass at the Triplet Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii Yamada, 42, wasa representative of Kolonia Town in the Pohnpei State Legislature for many years and was eulogized asone of the most versatile, industrious, and upright statesmen Pohnpei ever possessed. His remains werewelcomed by the FSM, Pohnpei and Kosrae state officials including the Micronesian Police Academy,Pohnpei State honor guard, and thousands of people upon arrival here on June 29 at the PohnpeiInternational Airport. Late Senator Yamada was buried on June 30 at the family cemetery in Dolonler, Nett.

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Proposal to identify privatization projects soughtKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - The FSM Government isrequesting interested parties to submit pro-posals on a project to identify specific gov-ernment functions which can be privatized,according to FSM Budget Office DirectorDel Pangelinan.

The project will include the FSM Govern-ment and the four states with particularemphasis on the State of Pohnpei, Pangeli-nan said, adding that the successful con-tractor will be required to produce a detailedreport identifying government functionsproposed to be privatized with supportinganalysis and rationale.

Proposals will be evaluated on thesoundness of approach to project, experi-ence of staff, familiarity with FSM Govern-ment and region, and cost.

All proposals must be submitted to Office

of Budget, FSM National Government, P.O.Box 490, Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941. Thesubmission deadline has been changedfrom July 29,1988, to no later than August

15,1988, at the close of business hours. In-quiries can be directed to Mr. Del Pangeli-nan, Director of Budget, at telephone num-ber 320-2823/4 or Fax number 320-2428.

President signs four bills into lawKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - President John R.Haglelgam has signed four bills into PublicLaws including P.L. 5-46 which is to author-ize the FSM President or his designee tosubmit to the FSM voters the question:"Shall there be a convention to revise oramend the Constitution?" in the nationalelection to be held on March 7,1989.

Other Public Laws are:P.L. 5-47, to further amend the title 3 of

the FSM Code as amended by P.L. No. 5-19, by amending section 201 to delete thebudget submission deadline which conflicts

with other provisions of law.P.L.5-48, to further amend P.L No. 5-15,

as amended by P.L. Nos. 5-28 and 5-45, byfurther amending sections 1,2,5,7,11 and16, as amended by P.L. Nos. 5-28 and 545,for appropriating $1,194,710 as supple-mental funding for the National Budget, andfrom Special funds available under Com-pact section 215 (a)(2).

P.L. 5-49, to appropriate $192,655 forfunding the purchase of a computer systemincluding hardware and software, for theNational Government Financial Manage-ment System.

comptetts news/current affairs workshopKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE)- A two-week trainingworkshop which was funded and sponsoredby Pacific Broadcast Training Development(PACBROAD) was conducted byPACBROAD Coordinator Hendrick Bussiekof Germany and was held here May 9 to 20.

The workshop was to improve the "topicalityand liveliness of news-bulletins and current af-fairs programs" and to affect a news-exchangescheme during and in conjunction with the con-vening of the FSM Congress Third RegularSession last May. Bussiek, who had to leaveafter the first week to conduct another workshop,said it was the first ever workshop of its kind byPACBROAD to be held in the Micronesian re-gion.

The workshop was concluded by PohnpeiState Press Secretary to Governor, Ms. Marial-ice Eperiam, with the administration part of it byInformation Specialist/Broadcast Esikiel Lippwe.

Information Specialist Henry Muthan of Yapsaid the workshop was excellent adding hewished it had been a three-week workshop withthe first two weeks for training and the last weekfor the trainees to go in the field and put intopractice what they have learned while the con-duct or of the workshop would check their papers,give them criticism and also see who meetsPACBROAD standard for PAC News. Muthanalso said, "as a writer I prefer training on printingjournalism."

Participants included: Marshall WSZO RadioNews Producer and Reporter Wilfer Lanwi,Republic of the Marshall Islands; Kosrae WTFLRadio News Director McDonald Ittu and KosraeInformation Specialist Alik Kilafwakun, KosraeState; Muthan and Yap WSZA Radio NewsSupervisor Mario Buchun, Yap State; Pohnpei

WSZD Radio Program Producer and AnnouncerWihden S. Manuel, Pohnpei News/ProgramProducer Emiko Boaz, and Pohnpei ProgramDirector Enter Luther, Pohnpei State; and TrukWSZC Radio Program Director Franklin Frankand News Producer Herbich Nashon, TrukState.

FSM CONGRESS VICE SPEAKER OPENS WORKSHOP - Vice Speaker Ellas Thomas, center, Is openingMay 9 the PACBROAD regional news/current affairs workshop at the President's Conference Room. Atthe opening ceremonies from left clockwise are: Former Special Consultant now FSM Postmaster Gen-eral Bethwel Henry (partially hidden); Fulbrkjht Scholar i Board of Trustees for U.S. Radio-TV NewsDirectors Association member Dr. John Rider; the then Office of Administrative Services Acting DirectorPerdus Ehsa who spoke on behalf of the FSM President; Thomas; Special Assistant Luey Luey; FSMBroadcast Information Specialist Esikiel Lippwe; Pohnpei State Public Affairs Director Heinrkk Steven-son who spoke on behalf of Governor Resio Moses; traineesWihden Manuel of Pohnpei WSZD Radio, andHerbich Nashon of Truk WSZC Radio.

FSM students now eligible for Pell GrantsKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - The United States Presi-dent Ronald Regan signed July 18 H.R.4639, reinstating the eligibility of FAS stu-dents to Pell Grants or BEOG, according toa July 18 telex to FSM President by FSMRepresentative to the United States, JesseMarehalau.

Marehalau said the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives on June 28, passed by unani-mous consent, H.R. 4639 which re-estab-lishes the eligibility of freely associatedstates (FAS) students for Pell Grants, Sup-plemental Educational Opportunity Grants(SEOG) and the College work-Study Pro-gram. The vote completed congressional

action on H.R. 4639."It is our understanding that the eligibility is

effective upon the signature of the U.S.President as far as the U.S. is concerned,"Marehalau said, adding however that it isnecessary for an executive to executiveagreement to be entered into between theFSM and the United States.

16 were szuorn-in into U^S. firmed forcesKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - Sixteen enlistees fromthe State of Pohnpei, for the U.S. Military,were sworn in May 26 at the Pohnpei StateLegislature Chamber by Lt. CommanderCarol Schmidt who heads the enlistmentteam.

U.S. Representative to the FederatedStates of Micronesia (FSM) Michael G.Wygant in his remarks told the enlistees,"You are the second group of Micronesiansto be recruited since the Compact came intoeffect in November 1986. You will learn a lotfrom the military, but you'll also be able toteach the American soldiers and sailorsabout your islands and about Micronesia,and I think you wanted to see this as a twoway exchange where Americans are goingto learn a good deal from you as well.

"You are going to have a great opportu-nity to learn new skills which could be of useto you when you come back here to theislands. Some of you will probably be work-ing with computers, others with communi-cations equipment, some may be learningskills in the area of mechanics, electricityand carpentry. Some of you I note are goingto be going into medical service and willleam some medical specialties and otherswill become seamen," Wygant added.

He said that military life may be strangeand different, but the enlistees will becomeaccustomed to it and the types of skills theywould leam would be useful as they return tothe islands. "I am sure this is one of the mainreasons that your political leaders in nego-tiating the Compact with the United Stateswere strongly in favor of having enlistmentsby young people of Micronesia into the U.S.Armed Forces."

Governor Resio S. Moses offered hiscongratulations to the recruits for chosing aprofession which is committed to improve

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SWORN-ININTO U.S. ARMED FORCES-Being sworn-in into the U.S. ArmedForces during a May 26 ceremony at the Pohnpei State Legislature Chamberfrom left are: Nicelyn Peter; Limanman Elanzo; Patrick Abraham; Steward M.Petro; Bowner Edward, and Victor Edwin, Jr.

human conditions around the world, adding,"I Know, joining the military, you will belearning a lot of skills like the ambassadorhad stated, most important, most funda-mental will be that you are in a profession ofpeace."

Moses urged parents that it will be neces-sary to encourage their children in writingand by telecommunication in order to dotheir best wherever they are.

"There may be times when you have to dowar, which is your preservation of humanbeings throughout the world. I think, theprofession you have chosen to enter thismorning is an honorable one, one that has areal service to all of us on reserved, commit-ted the ideals of liberty, of life, and happi-ness of human beings on the face of theearth.

"As your governor, I am happy that in asmall way we are beginning to contribute tothe improved condition of our world, pres-ently in turmoil and I think, with orientation of

people like yourselves and many othersthroughout the U.S. and other places wecan make a better world for our children tolive," he said.

Governor Moses told the recruits thatthey are now like the U.S. ambassador tothe FSM, but in their case they are theambassadors from the FSM to the UnitedStates that they should do their best and tofulfill that role to the best that they are ableto.

Those swom-in in Pohnpei included:Lerihna R. Lebehn, Wilfred M. Olter, Nice-lynn Peter and Steward M. Peter with theNavy; Patrick Abraham, Mwakehl E.Capelle, Bowner E. Edward, Nellyne G.Edwin, Stevick A. Edwin, Victor Edwin,Limanman A. Elanzo, Marcus M. Handy,Arthur E. Joel, and Sammy E. Molens withthe Army. Eldon M. Charley and Sepir E.Yakana who were enlisted in the Army werenot present during the swearing in cere-mony.

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President addresses high schoolsKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - President John R.Haglelgam during the months of Aprilthrough July presented keynote addressesto various high school graduating classesthroughout the nation, telling them that theyare the leaders of tomorrow, the future ofthis country and urging them to make some-thing of themselves and contribute to thedevelopment of the nation.

The President gave keynote addressesat Xavier High School in Truk, Outer IslandsHigh School in Ulithi, Yap, Kosrae HighSchool in Tofol, Kosrae, and PICS HighSchool in Kolonia, Pohnpei and also ad-dressed eighth grade graduating classes ofOhmine and Likin Pein Awak elementaryschools in Pohnpei.

The President told the graduating highschool seniors that the government "will doeverything within its power to enable themto attend college" adding, "we are workinghard in Washington, D. C., to reinstate eligi-bility for certain U.S. educational assistanceprograms for you and hoping that they willbe available to you soon.

"But you and your families will have to makean effort as well. You may have to work part-timewhile in school and your families may have tosupport you in part, as well. It is important for youto go and try to improve yourself. It is not justimportant for you and your families, but it is alsoimportant for your country."

Haglelgam told the Xavier graduates that theburden of building a nation is an obligation thatgrows out of "our traditions and culture and thatis reinforced by our Christian faith that places thisburden on all of us," adding, "in His time, our Lordoften was asked about what one must do to serveGod. He notes that 'much is required from theperson to whom much is given; much more isrequired from the person to whom much more isgiven." To me, "each of us has an obligation touse his talents to the fullest and, more impor-tantly, that we should use our talents to better,not just ourselves and our families, but our coun-try," Haglelgam said.

The President, who left Outer islands HighSchool (OIHS) to finish his senior year at Beav-erton High School in Beaverton, Oregon, as partof the American Field Service (AFS) program inthe U.S., was awarded a honorary diploma fromtheOIHS Principal during the June4 commence-ment exercises in Ulithi. The President termedhis participation in the OIHS graduation as a"Homecoming" recalling the very first days of theschool where he participated among the first

group of students to help out in building the highschool dormitories and the classroom facilities,some 25 years ago, adding, "We were building aschool, not just for ourselves, but for the futuregenerations of outer islanders who were to fol-low. Moreover, we all felt that the best way for usto contribute to the betterment of our homeislands was to get a good education and to usethe skills that we learned for the benefit of ourcommunity. I hope that each of you feels asimilar sense of obligation (and) contribute to thelivelihood of the family and the welfare of thecommunity."

In Kosrae and Pohnpei, Haglelgam told thegraduates that many opportunities are open tothem, adding that a graduation, like a "milestone"should be more than just an accomplishment, butthat it should also be a turning point in one's life.

The President advised the graduates at PICSand Kosrae High School to "be true to yourself.Do what you want, not what someone else isdoing and make a contribution to this nation."

The President informed the graduating eighthgraders from Ohmine and Likin Pein Awak ele-mentary schools that he has a big job to do andneeds their help in order to do it. "Study hard andthinkabout your future. Tohelpourcountry growstronger we need doctors, nurses, engineers,lawyers, farmers, fishermen, carpenters, busi-nessmen, to name a few," the President said,adding that by choosing to follow one of thesepaths in the future, "this is how you can help yourpresident" and concluding that whatever theychoose to do in life, "make sure it is for the goodof mankind, for the benefit of your family and yourcountry."

LUNCHEON HELD FOR DIPLOMATIC TRAINING PARTICIPANTS - President John R.Haglelgam, center, Is addressing April 14 the participants of the Diplomatic Corps Trainingbefore they depart for Washington. At the luncheon held at the FSM Congress Chamber fromleft clockwise are: Foreign Service Officer Emillo Musrasrik and wife, Melody Musrasrik;Foreign Service Officer Tadao Sigrah and wife, Lenora Sigrah; Immigration Chief Uriel Hadley;External Affairs International Afflars Division Administrator Masao Nakayama and wile, SerlynNakayama; External Affairs Department Secretary Andon Amaraich; U.S. Representative toFSM, Michael Wygant; President Haglelgam; Mrs. Lee Wygant; Mrs. Mitchigo Ismael; VicePresident Hirosi H. Ismael; Chief of Staff leske lehsi; Mrs. Lore Nena; Budget Office Adminis-trative ManagementDivislon Administrator Reed Nena; Pohnpei State Federal and Foreign Re-lations Special Assistant Santiago Joab; External Affairs U.S. Relations Division Administra-tor Epel lion (standing); Mrs. Monica Leerbay and U.S. Relations Division DeputyAdministrator Gabriel Ayln. The April 20-May 29 training covered the areas of oral and writtencommunication; financial management; protocol; negotiations; drafting of diplomatic notesand preparation for foreign official visits and included a one-week observation tour of PuertoRico and the Virgin Islands. The Training was held at the Prominent Institute for Diplomats InWashington,D. C. and was also attended by FSM-U.S. Representative's Office Foreign ServiceOfficer Ringlen Rlnglen. Republic of Marshall Islands also participated In the training.Participants reported that the training was most Interesting.

Tun submits $15.6M budget, cautious of fund stepdownsCOLONIA, Yap (FSM INFORMATION

SERVICE) - Yap State Governor PetrusTun submitted a $15.6 million budget forfiscal year 1989 to the Yap State Legislature(YSL), according to a Yap State Informationnews release.The fiscal year operational budget for 1989is seven percent over fiscal year 1987 ac-tual operation expenditure. The administra-tion has saved at least $600,000 in opera-tion funds in recent years since the effectivedate of the compact, according to Yap StateInformation Officer Henry Muthan, whoadded that the comprehensive projectedstate revenues for fiscal year1989 is $17.7million.

Some $4.0 million or 26 percent of thebudget is earmarked for development proj-ects and programs as part of GovernorTun's special committee's efforts which hasbeen reviewing the state's budget requestsfor the past months.

In his communications May 30, toSpeaker Joseph Ayin, Governor Tun said,"We aim to lay aside at least $1.0 million ayear for the lean step-down years, onlythree years away."

Tun reported that $11.6 million or 74percent operational budget is roughly di-vided up with 26 percent for the departmentof education (DOE), 24 percent for theDepartment of Public Utilities and Contracts(Public Works), 18 percent for health serv-ices, 14 percent for general governmentservices, and 18 percent for other pro-grams.

Tun also indicated that in preparing the[$4 million] development programs budget,his recommendation is that 20 percentwould be for economic development proj-ects and programs, five percent for socialand governmental services, and 75 percentfor infrastructure development projects.

"The road projects, which have taken upthe bulk of the development funds sincefiscal year 1987," Tun said, "should taper offin 1990 and 1991 as work on the northernroad projects progresses, but should pickup again in fiscal year 1992 when construc-tion of the southern and the loop roads areexpected to begin."Our past savings and investments will helpalleviate the impact of the huge step-downreductions, but we could not afford to relaxin constantly searching for more savings

and devising ways and means to effectivelyprovide services at less cost," Tun con-eluded in his message to the Legislature.

The Yap Legislature is expected to startdeliberations on the budget for the fiscalyear 1989 soon.

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SERVICE) - A resolution expressing heart-felt gratitude and appreciation to two groupsof eye doctors from Fukuoka, Japan whichprovided eye treatments and services toYapese residents in March adopted by YapState Legislature on April 6.The two ophthalmological teams were ledby Fukouka's Oshima Ophthalmic HospitalDirector Dr. Takao Matsui who offered toprovide an in-service training opportunity inOphthalmology to a Yap State Medical Staffin Fukuoka, according to a Yap State newsrelease by Information Specialist HenryMuthan.

A preliminary accomplishment reportfrom Yap State Hospital reveals that the twovolunteer groups saw a total of 617 patientswith 43 operations performed. In addition togiving glass prescriptions to 110 patients,the group also performed 19 cataract sur-geries of which eight were cataract extrac-

tions and 11 intra-ocular lens implantations,19 pterygium surgeries, two retinal detach-ment repairs, two chalazion cyst removalsand one fatty eye-tissue surgical removal.

In a letter to Governor Petrus Tun,Fukuoka City Mayor Kelichi Kuwamura in-troduced Dr. Matsui and his previous volun-teer services and offered such services toYap State. Dr. Matsui since 1981 has beenan outstanding ophthalmic doctor providingtreatments to isolated island for which hehas been awarded by the Fukuoka Gover-nor Perfecture.

Resolution 2-65, by Floor Leader AlFong, stated that besides ophthalmologicalvoluntary services, the Genyo FukoukaLions Club, through Dr. Koji Matsui, "hascontributed further to this cherished andnewly established Yap-Fukuoka relation-ship by a $1,000 donation for the youngergenerations attending elementary schoolsin Yap State."

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- tative to FSM, Michael Wygant, and other§ FSM and State Officials at the Pohnpeien state International Airport upon his arrival^ here.® At the FSM Congress Chamber, Johnstonw told FSM Congress Speaker Jack Fritz and.52 members, Ismael, FSM Supreme Court Chief>, Justice Edward King,

Representative Wygant, and other FSM andState Officials, that not only the roads, schools,docks and other evidence of economic develop-ment have changed, but there has been tremen-dous political change since his last visit, addingthat since the U.S. became the administeringauthority of Micronesia41 years ago, it is respon-sible to promote the social, economic, and politi-cal development of the people of the the FSMtoward full self-government."Over the last several years representatives of

our two nations have endeavored to reach thisgoal of self-government. Finally,! 8 months ago,that goal was achieved with implementation ofthe Compact of Free Association. Congratula-lions," said Johnston.

Johnston reported that, "there is a goodchance that the U.S. Congress will, before thisyear is out, approve amendments to the Com-pact which would upgrade the diplomatic rela-tions between our nations to an exchange ofAmbassadors, and (also) to extend the availabil-ity of College Grant Programs to the FSM. Theseamendments will assist the FSM in gaining inter-national recognition, and in educating its youngpeople."

He concluded saying, "in other areas, theCompact has proven repeatedly that Free Asso-ciation is a more effective framework withinwhich to manage our relations, than was thetrusteeship. With the excellent work of yourrepresentative in Washington, and the coopera-tion of the Department of State, we are able todeal with issues more quickly and effectivelythan in the past."

Speaker Fritz welcomed Johnston to the FSMCongress and thanked him for being a valuablefriend in the U.S. Congress.

Ismael at a luncheon at PCR in welcomingJohnston on behalf of President John R.Haglelgam (who was off island), National Gov-ernment and Pohnpei State Officials and thePeople of the FSM , said, "We especially note thedifficult undertaking on the Compact Legislationas it went through the U.S. Congress and howyour leadership and guidance saw that dream ofour people come true. Today, I am proud to saythat overall the Free Association relationshipbetween ourtwo countries is working well, know-ing that you were one of the main architects of the

ARRIVAL AT POHNPEI AIRPORT- U.S. Senator Bennett Johnston, center left, Is escorted tothe welcoming FSM national and Pohnpei state officials by FSM Vice President Hirosl H.Ismael, center right, upon arrival June 2 at the Pohnpei International Airport.

Compact Legislation. We will need your continu-ing interest in making sure that the relationshipremains strong and is implemented properly.

"On our government-to-government rela-tions, efforts are being made to refine it to ourmutual benefit. One example is the proposedamendment to the Compact to use the term'Ambassador' instead of 'representative'. Youhave recently heard our testimony before theappropriations subcommittee on interior andrelated agencies, for which your support is sorelyneeded. Another item of particular importance toour people is the extension of the Pell GrantsProgram to the Free Association States (FAS)

during the life of the Compact. We note thesupport for such undertaking by both the U.S.Administration and the U.S. Congress so is yourpersonal interest in it. Like during the congres-sional review of the Compact, is perhaps what isneeded to drive this matter home," Ismael con-cluded.

Senator Johnston held the attention of boththe FSM national and Pohnpei state governmentofficials for three hours long as he addressed theCongress, talked to dignitaries during a lunch-eon at Pohrakiet Cafe Restaurant (PCR), touredthe infrastructure and flew over the FSM Capitol

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ADDRESSING THE FSM CONGRESS -Senator Johnston Is addressing the FSM Congress withSpeaker Jack Friz on the right Also present during the address were Vice President HiroslH. Ismael, Chief Justice Edward King; Pohnpei Governor Reslo Moses, Speaker AnnesLeben,and U.S. Representative to FSM, Michael Wygant, and many other officials.

TOURING COM CAMPUS - Senator Johnston Is touring the COM Campus escorted by COMPresident Paul Gallon, left, U.S. Rep. Michael Wygant, Joan King of JK Report,PohnpeiGovernor's Press Secretary Marlalice Eperiam, andFSM U.S. Relations Division Administra-tor Epel lion, partially hidden at the back.

Johnston _____________________(Continuedfrom fogt 8)facilities in Palikir. Johnston left Pohnpei accom-panied by U.S. Representative to the FSMMichael Wygant and visited Truk as part of hisvisit to the FSM.

During his visit to Truk the Senator told TrukState Governor Gideon Doone and his cabinetmembers as he met with them June 3, that oneparticular bill he is working on this year is torestore Pell Grants to all of Micronesia, particu-larly the FSM, according to a news release fromTruk State Public Affairs Director Iskia Sony.

The release stated, "Johnston predicted the

chance for the legislation (then) introduced in theU.S. House of Senate calling for the restorationof Financial Assistance Grants to FAS Studentsattending colleges is excellent. All FSM studentsattending colleges and universities were discon-tinued to receive financial aids from the U.S.Federal Grants when the Compact of Free Asso-ciation took effect on Nov. 3,1986.

Governor Doone expressed his concernsover the loss of financial assistance to studentsin the U.S. schools during a luncheon hosted byDoone and his Cabinet members honoringJohnston and his staff, the news release said.

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SERVICE) - The following students received the (-Australian Third Country Award (ATCA) this year 3to study at the University of the South Pacific in 5Fiji with the exception of Edmund Gorong of Yap pwho is studying Tropical Agriculture at the USPAlafua Campus in Western Samoa.

Students studying Tropical Fisheries in Fiji include:Simpsofi Abraham, Kosrae and Peter Sapelalur, Yap;Administrative Studies, Charles Falmeyog, Yap; Ac-counting Studies, Donald Gufos Moon, Yap; Founda- v^tion Science, Nixon Soram, William Piki, Leon _.Panuelo, Jr., Justino Buniag, Peteriko Route, Pohnpei Wand George Ken Nifmed, Yap; Guidance and Counse- ^ling, Alexander Edward, Pohnpei and Foundation o>Social Science, Dickson David, and Rendy Abraham "of Pohnpei. Others who are studying Tropical Fisher- ~*ies in Fiji under grants from Canadian and New Zea- land governments include: Clay Edson, Valentin ooMartin and Dwight Olter of Pohnpei and Inosento "Urumai, Andrew Tafileichig, Kerat Rikim and Venan- ~Dtius Meeyog of Yap, and Mason Timothy of Kosrae. ®

Students studying Tropical Fisheries in Papua New QGuinea under ATCA include: Leo Finigfen, Peter Itiral .._and Joe Fanafal of Yap and Arthur Yorwa also of Yapwho is studying medicine.

The 1988 marks the seventh year that FSM stu-dents have benefited from the ATCA fellowshipscheme for postsecondary studies at South Pacifictertiary educational institutions, FSM External AffairsDepartment Foreign Service Officer Emilio Musrasriksaid, adding that Fiji and Papua New Guinea, beingthe two main educational centers of the region receiv-ing ATCA outside of New Zealand and Australia, arethe options for all ATCA recipients from the FSM.

"There was a tremendous increase in the numberof ATCA fellowships awarded in 1986 from an averageof three to the present average of 13 per academicyear," Musrasrik said.

Currently, there are 25 FSM students at Universityof South Pacific (USP), including two students at theUSP School of Tropical Agriculture at Alafua, WesternSamoa, with four at the University of Papua NewGuinea (UPNG) who are on the same ATCA scholar-ship. In addition, there are five students at USP undera special scholarship from the CanadianGovernment's International Centre for Ocean Devel-opment (ICOD), and three others under a spedal grantfrom the New Zealand Government.

Early last February, Lucille Apis of Pohnpei andAlexander O'Doal of Kosrae were awarded full schol-arships to pursue Bachelor of Arts degree in AppliedSciences specializing in Fisheries Technology at theAustralian Maritime College in Tasmania. This wasthe first time ever that Australian Government educa-tional scholarships in academic studies in Australiawere awarded to FSM students, Musrasrik said.

Applications for UPNG, whose school year com-mences in late January each year, are accepted by theFSM Department of External Affairs up to the end ofJuly. Applications for USP, whose school year com-mences in late February each year, are accepted atthe External Affairs up to the end of September eachyear.

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TION SERVICE) - Thirty-three participants had endless entrepreneurial talent which, corn-took part in a two-week small business bined with small business management training,workshop, held here May 30 to June 10 feasibility report preparation, analysis training,which was sponsored by the InternationalLabor Organization (ILO) and United Na-tions Development Program (UNDP) as afollow-on to the T3 training, for selectedgraduates and potential entrepreneurs,according to T3 Program CoordinatorHenry Mickey.

The workshop which was conducted byDr. Geoffrey Meredith from the University ofArmidale, New South Wales in Australia,was to help FSM citizens establish theirownbusinesses, thus increasing self-employ-ment and private sector involvement innational development of the Pacific.

"Small businesses dominate the privatesector of most countries, often representingover 90 percent of all enterprise and over 50percent of all private sector employment,"said Dr. Meredith, adding "they provide theopportunity for motivated, experienced na-tionals to share in the country's wealth anddevelopment. Moreover, the small busi-nesses of today are the big businesses oftomorrow."

The first workshop which was held Octo-ber 1987 was also conducted by Dr.Meredith. Twenty-two participants took partin the workshop, many of whom returned forthis workshop to develop their new businessideas, prepare feasibility reports, and havethem reviewed by officials of the FSM De-velopment Bank (FSMDB).Dr. Meredith said he will be conducting a

third workshop in 1989 and hopes that as aresult of the 1987-89 program, there will beat least 20 small businesses set up in theFSM. He concluded by stating that plansare underway to ensure that the program fornew businesses in the FSM continues be-yond 1989 with the involvement of T3,Resources and Development (R&D) andother departments, and FSMDB.

Dr. Meredith emphasized to the partici-pants that part of the long-term plan for newbusiness establishments in the FSM is forfacilities to: provide record-keeping and fi-nancial management reporting and makeavailable management and technical ad-vice to new business owners.

post-establishment record-keeping and financialmanagement processing, and technical advice,can ensure the FSM of many new entrepreneursin the next decade.

The FSMDB President Manny Mori promisesthat graduates of the workshop will be givenpreference for loans, provided they meet thebank's lending criteria and submit the properproposals and feasibility reports.

In a closing address during the certificateawarding ceremony, the Secretary of FSM Re-sources and Development Marcelino Actoukaurged the participants to put into practice whatthey had learned, and to go out and set up theirown businesses. He cautioned them not to bedismayed if they didn't retain all the knowledgeDr. Meredith had imparted and that the mostimportant fact was they know which direction totake and where to turn for advice and assistance,and should rest assured that whatever wasneeded to help them establish their own busi-nesses would be provided.

In conclusion, Actouka asked the participantsnot to be misled by the words "small business;"that by U.S.A. standards, all businesses in theFSM are small, with the possible exception ofMobil Oil Micronesia and Continental Air Micro-nesia.

Due to the unexpected large turnout for theworkshop, facilities at the National T3 Training

Center were inadequate and it was necessary tofind alternate site, said Mickey. This was re-solved by the offer of Reverend Edward Soucie,S J. to use Condon Hall at the Catholic Churchin Kolonia."A similar situation will not occur again," prom-

ises Hickey, adding that a large Samoa-type,open-air classroom is already under construc-tion. It is expected to be completed in July, usingpredominantly trainee labor. Up to 40 personswill be able to undergo training under the shelter-ing palms while enjoying the cooling breezesfrom across the adjacent river.

Participants in the two-week workshop wereawarded ILO/UNDPCertificateofCompletion byILO T3 Chief Technical Advisor, Frank Lunn,assisted by FSM T3 Senior Trade Testing OfficerJesse Sidney.

Those receiving certificates were: RaymondHiggins, Welly Welles, Cosmas Damian, Bur-dencio S. Andreas, Sihda Peter, Kesia Santos,Kalisdus Salmon, Murphy Lipai, DomisianoAbraham, Jesse Sidney, Hugo Conzaga,Elwihna Saimon, Meryana Sarapio, ClaudioPanuelo, Marcelino Martin, Kadalino Lorens,Abert Rospel, and Petner Ham of Pohnpei State;Paul W. Ueki and Francis E. Meyar, Republic ofPalau; Jesse Garbuwaath, Felix En, John Tieg-mai and James Rogol, Yap State; Clotomar Aine,Kal Jinuna, and Jude M. Zachaias, Republic ofthe Marshalls; Epa Kilafwakun, Scanner Peter,and Spencer Asher, Kosrae State; Serino Xy-mon, George Irons, and Michael Martin of TrukState.

FSM R&D SECRETARY MuUhESSES BUSINESS COURSE - FSM R&D Secre-tary Marcelino Actouka, center, Is urging the T3 business course participants to putInto practice what they have iearnedand go and set up their own businesses duringthe closing ceremonies. Facing the camera from left are; T3 Program CoordinatorHenry Hickey; Actouka; ILO T3 Technical Chief Advisor Frank Lunn, and courseinstructor Dr. Geoffrey Meredith of the University of Armidale, New South Wales.

FSM Telecom buys earth stationsKOLONIA, Pohnpei JULY 6, 1988 (FSM

INFORMATION SERVICE) - The FSM Tele-communications Corp. (FSMTC) has pur-chased the Communications Satellite (COM-SAT) earth stations in the four FSM states in anexchange of ownership ceremony held June 24in Honolulu.

FSMTC Board Chairman Kikuo Apis pre-sented the checks in the amount of $1.9 millionto COMSAT Corporate Matters Counsel CynthiaHathaway as ownership transfer papers weresigned by both parties during the ceremony heldat the Office of Damon, Shigekane, Key, Charand Bracken Attorneys at Law at Pauahi Tower,on Bishop Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Apis, who was recently elected chairmanreplacing John Sohl when So hi was hired asFSMTC Assistant General Manager, was ac-companied by FSMTC General ManagerTakuro Akinaga; Controller Mathias Lawrence;and FSMTC's retainer Attorney Fred Ramp ofthe Ramp and Michelsen Attoineys at Law ofPohnpei. Ms. Hathaway was assisted by Corn-sat Senior Financial Advisor Paul Chaconas.

The purchase entails FSMTC's completetakeover of the four FSM earth stations, includ-ing maintenance and the hiring of the FSMcitizen staff, who were previously employed bythe Communications Satellite (COMSAT) Corp.

of Washington, D. C.In other FSMTC related activities, Akinaga

announced that all domestic calls will becharged at aminimum rate of one minute instead

ofthree minutes effective July 1,1988. Daytimerate from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. is $1; white nighttime and weekends rates are charged at theminimum of $.50 per minute call.

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DOG president addresses Berea school, confers degreesMOEN, Truk (FSM INFORMATION

SERVICE) - University of Guam (UOG)President Dr. Wilfred P. Leon Guerrero onJune 3 conferred diplomas on three UOGstudents during commencement exercisesat Berea Christian School, on Moen, TrukState, some 885 miles east of Guam.

President Leon Guerrero was on Truk toaddress and award diplomas to Berea'sgraduating eighth graders and high schoolseniors and to award degrees to the UOGgraduates who were doing their studentteaching at Berea. Two diplomas wereawarded bachelor's degree students andone to a master's degree recipient.

Berea Christian School was founded asan elementary school in 1981 ;a high schoolwas added the following year. This was theFourth Commencement for Berea.

In other UOG's related activity, LouisFalan of Yap, a graduating senior, exhibitedhis art work recently at the University's"Corridor Gallery" in the Fine Arts Building.Falan's senior exhibit was on display April28 through May 9, according to UOG Infor-

mation Officer Katherine Singh, who addedthat a UOG communication major juniorJoakim Peterof Trukwasawardeda$1,500Guam Press Club Scholarship for use dur-ing the upcoming academic year 1988-89.

Peter was one of five students honoredwith Press Club scholarships this year. Heis a graduate of Xavier High School in Trukand plans to pursue a career in broadcastjournalism after graduation, Singh said.

Lost fishermen returned Home safelyLELU, Kosrae (FSM INFORMATION

SERVICE) - Two missing Kosrae fishermenwho were rescued from a small reef-islandin Truk Lagoon near Uman where they havedrifted ashore, returned safely home onJune 7, abroad a Continental Air Micronesiaflight, after drifting 687 miles since theywere lost during a May 14 fishing trip east ofKosrae, according to Kosrae Public AffairsDirector Fred Skilling and Acting LegislativeLiaison Office Kun Olter.

Kosrae State Education curriculumwriter Alister Tolenoa, 35, and KosraeGovernor's Office Administrative AssistantKun Arriola, 44, both of Tafunsak, Kosrae,were found June 5 by a group of Trukesefishermen from Uman who went to the iso-lated island to fish, Skilling and Olter re-

ported.Tolenoa and Arriola got to the isolated

island June 4, and were found June 5. Theywere brought to Uman in the Truk Lagoonwhere they spent two days recovering andlater to Moen (the center of Truk State) tocatch the flight back to Kosrae State some687milesin the eastern most tipoftheFSM.

The two were in good condition, accord-ing to Olter.

Early this year, two other Kosrae fisher-men were also lost while on a fishing tripeast of Kosrae. The search and rescueoperations for Wilfred Palik, 48, and hiscousin Pilika Palik, 40, who was married toa Trukese woman, were termed unsuc-cessful and were called off by Kosrae Stateofficials on Feb. 17.

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KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - Vice President Hirosi H.Ismael in his May 14 address to the PonapeAgriculture and Trade (PATS) high schoolgraduating class during commencementexercises at the Sacred Heart CatholicChurch in Tamworoi, Madolenihmw, urgedthe graduates to take their country seriouslyand persevere and make good use of their12 years of schooling.

"I know that after PATS, some of you willmove onward to college, some will be look-ing for jobs and settle down," adding that the12 years that the graduates have spent inschool are the beginning of the buildingblocks of their own life."I believe that the single most important

subject worthy of our consideration con-cerns our people, the people of the FSM, inthe context of urgent manpower develop-mental need," the Vice President told thegraduates, noting that "like our ancestorswe can also make the necessary adjust-ment to meet the challenges of life today.

"The history of the settlement of the FSMIslands commenced when men exploredthroughout the world on rafts and canoes.Today, under constitutional independentgovernment, FSM was created a nation in avery competitive world when men voyagedamong stars. We certainly come a longway. More importantly, we have finallyregained the political independence whichwe have long lost. The framework of ourgovernment is based on a democraticconstitutional system established nearly 10years ago. In fact, it would probably bereviewed under a second constitutionalconvention sometimes in 1989," said Is-mael, noting that, "it will be the first time forreconsideration, first time to test against itsapplicabilities to the diverse cultural valuesand beliefs throughout the nation. Thisprocesses may possibly shift and realignour outlook. This development would chal-lenge us to take a stand on the fundamentalquestion of unity in diversity, our one nationof many islands with diverse cultures, lan-guages and values enrich us andstrengthen us. But in spite of all thesediversities many common bonds existamong all lour states, within this nationincluding the uniquely Micronesian way of

entrusting all future hopes on our youngpeople and children. One of Micronesiansayings (is) "in our youngster, rightfully liesthe hope and future of our society - and inthis context, the FSM young nation."

The Vice President told the graduatesthat they will be responsible of their actionsand views as well. That it is up to them towork to gain the trust in their peers andelders of their villages and to work hard fora better future, a better tomorrow not onlyfor their family and relatives but "for every-body in your village, your island, your stateand our nation.

"You will no doubt encounter difficulties,but you must persevere. You will find dis-couragement and disappointment, youmight want to just drop everything, but weurge and encourage you to hang in thereand to try even harder," advised Ismael,stating, "For those of you who wish to moveon to college, bear in mind that opportunityis slim. Let us use that opportunity to themaximum. Those who may be fortunatemust not forget about all the rest who alsohave tried as hard but not as fortunate. Youmust work harder on their behalf. Whatevereach one of you has decided to do, whetherin a classroom, laboratory, office, farm, (or)on a fishing boat, you are there, becauseyou want the opportunity to give your best.

That is the spirit of perseverance yourpeople would be proud of."

Ismael in conclusion, told the graduatesto work and must work hard, hand in hand.We have heard over and over not to askwhat can be done for us. Instead, we arenow being asked what we can give. Whatwe can contribute. It is now much moredifficult to obtain the financial aid necessaryto go to college. But if you are determined toadvance your schooling, you will eventuallysucceed even if it takes a little bit longer.Your government has a very limited financialresources for scholarship. You must do allyou can on your own to prove you (are)worthy of financial assistance. The harderyou try to improve yourself - the bettertrained and qualified you will be to lead FSMin the near future. I want to call on yougraduates to take our country seriously. Youare the leaders of our future, we need youand we believe in you."

PATS' Student Body President AnthonyGgut of Yap State, told the crowd that it istimeforthe graduates to beginanew life withhappiness yet saddened because they havemade PATS as their home for the past fouryears but must leave behind those who havebecame their brothers and sisters person-ally and in Christ.

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VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES PATS GRADUATES - Vice President Hirosi H.Ismaeljeft, Is addressing the PATS high school graduating class during the May 14commencement exercises at the Sacred Heart Church In Tamworoi, Madolenihmw.Others who also officiate at the exercises second from left are: Madolenihmw Munici-pality High Commissioner (chief magistrate) Wilson Kalio; PATS Director Rev.Joseph Cavanagh, S.J., and Assistant Director Catalino Sahm.

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"Four years ago, we had to face the samething, leave our parents, relatives, friendsand for some of us, our home Islands," hesaid, adding that there were 64 of them thenbut now there are only 38.

"We worked more closely with eachother, challenging ourselves to be the best,and started looking forward to our last year,"said Ggut, who addressed the crowd partlyin Pohnpeian, adding, "We had to struggleto understand our vocation more clearly.Then it came to the point where we startedcounting months, weeks and days for thisvery moment.

"Last year a graduate's mother said toour former principal, 'what have you done tomy son? I gave you a boy and now you'regiving me a man. That's how much PATShas done for us," Ggut concluded.

The valedictorian Pliny Ruluked of theRepublic of Palau said that they will bringtheir well-learned skills and Christianity tohome with them as he urged his fellowgraduates not to forget why they came toPATS and what they have learned, and toserve their people.

Quoting President John F. Kennedy, he said,"Ask not what your country can do for you, butwhat YOU can do for your country" and addingthat there will be temptations to advance our-selves in the material world, but be careful inmaking your decisions, ask yourself if it willbenefit you or your country," he told his class-mates.

Ruluked concluded by wishing the under-classmen farewell and urging them to try andunderstand their problems and learn from them.

The salutatorian address was given byDominic Gelaurmal of Yap State, who encour-aged the graduates "to go forth and give a handto our young developing country with devotionand great determination. We came here to begood tradesmen, so may I ask you to keep yourpriorities straight. Be bold and firm for what youbelieve can benefit Micronesia. Let's go out anddo what PATS has given us to do."

The presentation of diplomas was made byPATS Director Reverend Joseph Cavanagh,S.J.

Of the 38 graduating seniors, 12 receivedPATS high school diplomas in agriculture, 16 inconstruction, 10 in mechanics, and one stafftrainee in automotive mechanics.

Receiving diplomas in agriculture were:

Abram Eperiam, Dacelynn Etker, PettersonShed, Richard Mudong, Robert Wilson, andRoberto Kirielmwo, Pohnpei State; BasiendeAtan, Christopher Mike, and Tarsis Harper, TrukState; Christopher Giltamag, and TheophilusGumang, Yap State, and Trebkul Tellei of theRepublic of Palau.

In construction were: Anthony Ggut, Paul A.GiRmag, Yap State; Briner Sam, Clyde Andrew,Pohnpei State; Carl de Brum, Lan de Brum, LaruTolwi, Lorak Lorak, Randy Ebot, Republic of theMarshalls; Dakis Martin, Excellency Nanoto,

Joanes Risin, and Miroichy Arten, Truk State;Pliny Ruluked (valedictorian), Stanley Patris,Republic of Palau and loane Taboia from theRepublic of the Kirbati.

In Mechanics were: Batikare Kariti, EdwinSaione, and Tooma Arobati, Republicof Kiribati;Defwin Luhk, Eugene Edmund, Mark Kostka,and Nelsin Usiel, Pohnpei State; DominicGelaurmal, Mike Mailuw, Yap State, andBradford Blaluk of the Republic of Palau.

Staff trainee in automotive mechanics wasHilary Gorong of Yap State.

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FSMDB HOLDS SEMINAR/WORKSHOP - A two-week "Industrial Project PreparationA Evaluation," seminar/workshop was held here May 16-28, 1988, at Bernard'sRestaurant in Kolonia by the waterfront, for the FSM Development Bank (FSMDB),state and national Resources and Development (R&D) departments and offices ofPlanning and Statistics including representatives of the Republics of the Marshalls,Kiribati and Tuvalu. The seminar/workshop was jointly sponsored by FSMDB, UnitedNations Development Program (UNDP), and United Nations Industrial DevelopmentOrganization (UNIDO). Posing for a group photo during the closing day of the seminarfrom left, front row are: FSMDB Accountant Evangeline Besana; FSM R&D Corpora-tions Registrar Yasuo Yamada; Yap State FSMDB Loan Officer Peter Tharngan;Pohnpei State Budget, Planning & Statistics (BP&S) Specialist Evans Raymond; rep-resentative of the Marshalls Resources and Development Joseph Mook. Back rowsstanding from left are: FSMDB Vice President Aren Palik; Resource person and TeamLeader for Training Andrew Proctor of Coopers & Lybrand of Australia; FSMDB Presi-dent Manny Mori; Kosrae State Bureau of Planning & Statistics Acting Chief LikiakWesley; Resource person Ray Bennett of Australia; Pohnpei State FSMDB ActingBranch Manager Oltrick Santas; FSMDB Headquarter's Loan Analyst Ireneo Samuel;FSMDB Project Development Division Manager Frank Panuelo; FSM Office of Plan-ning Si Statistics (OPS) Planning Specialist Joseph Peter; FSM OPS Planning DivisionDeputy Administrator Reedson Abraham; Yap State Resources and Development,Tourism & Industrial Division Chief Michael Gaan; Truk State FSMDB Loan OfficerMoulten Sellet; Yap State FSMDB Branch Manager Richard Mungwaath; FSMDBConsultant Sam Elwela; FSM OPS UN Advisor Dr. William Morrison; and UNIDOSenior Industrial Development Field Advisor Ivan Contreras. Not in the picture are:Truk State FSMDB Branch Manager Melanlus Howard; Truk State FSMDB LoanAnalyst Sisinio Willy; Pohnpei State FSMDB Assistant Loan Officer Daniel Lebehn;Kosrae State FSMDB Acting Branch Manager Moses Charley; Panapasl Nelesone ofTuvalu Finance Ministry; Kiribati Representative of Ministry of Trade and IndustryIndustrial Officer loran Boata. The opening and closing ceremonies were officiatedby Vice President Hirosl H. Ismael and Governor Reslo S. Moses respectively, whilePohnpei State First Lady Sue Moses presented the certificates & awards at the closingceremony.

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PRETRICK TAKES OATH - President John R. Haglelgam, left, Is admini-stering the oath of office to Dr. Elluel Pretrlck as Secretary of Human Re-sources Department during June 8 swearing-in ceremony with Mrs. KesiaPretrlck, center, holding the Bible. The ceremony was held at the President'sOffice and was attended by Vice President Hlrosl H. Ismael, cabinet membersand the staff of the Human Resources Department.

FSM Allotments terminatedKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - An official memorandumdated June 14,1988 to terminate all allot-ments made to businesses, institutions andothers in conjunction with the FinancialManagement Act of 1976 which was signedby Finance Assistant Secretary Ihlen Jo-seph for Secretary Al Tuuth with copies sentto the FSM President, Speaker of the FSMCongress, Chief Justice, FSM SupremeCourt, FSM Public Auditor, all state Gover-nors and Speakers of Legislatures for re-view, became effective on June 18.

The following is the full text of the Memo-randum:

"We wish to inform all employees of theFSM National Government that pursuant toSub-part 4.2 of Part IV of the FSM FinancialManagement Regulations, the Division ofAccounting, Department of Finance, will nolonger be able to deduct allotments fromyour payroll checks and pay to financialinstitutions, businesses or others startingwith the issuance of next pay checks which

covers pay period ending June 18,1988.The Division, however, will continue todeduct and pay for income tax and socialsecurity witholdings, health and life insur-ance premiums only for Government spon-sored programs, amounts required undercourt Orders, or amounts owed to the FSMNational Government and authorized byemployee.

Discontinuation of allotment services bythe Government has been decided becauseof our understanding and firm belief that asresponsible citizens and employees of thisNation, we all are capable of handling our

own personal financial arrangements andobligations. Management officials are re-quested to assist the Department of Fi-nance in the orderly implementation of thisprovision by sharing this information withevery member of their staff before the issu-ance of next payroll checks.

Thank you for your understanding andcooperation."

plant is now capable of producing itsfull design output of power, the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers an-nounced in a June 27 news release.

According to Honolulu District Engi-neer Colonel Chip Wanner, until thosetests were completed the plant hadbeen producing between 5,000 to10,000 kilowatt hours of power a weeksince October, the release said.

"Efficiency and performance tests werenecessary before the plant could run at fullcapacity," Wanner said, adding 'Thesetests to check the power grid and theturbine generators are part of the first-year plan for operating and maintainingthe hydropower plant."

Addressing the matter of periodic shut-down of the plant, Wanner said, "The poweroutput is dependent upon streamflow.When the Nanpil River streamflow is verylow, especially during periods of little or norain, the plant must be shut down com-pletely. The shutdown permits adequatestream flow to provide water to Kolonia aswell as below the dam for the people, treesand animals along the river who need thewater to survive."

Wanner said that the Army Corps ofEngineers will continue to monitor operationof the plant to make sure it is producing upto its potential. The plant has a capacity of1.7 megawatts with a total annual energyoutput of about 4 million kilowatt hours.

$50K to evaluate"However, problems in the electrical dis-

tribution system which have resulted inpower outages on Pohnpei have beencalled to the attention of the Office of Tran-sition, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,"Warner said, adding that the TransitionOffice has provided the Army Corps ofEngineers with funds of $50,000 to evaluatethe island's electrical distribution system.

The initial problem identification phase ofthe evaluation is expected to be completedJuly 1988."Based on this evaluation, we will recom-

mend modifications of the distribution sys-tem to improve its reliability," Wanneradded, the release said.

fytangefel sworn in as Rational Banner \KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - President John R.Haglelgam administered June 21 the oathof office to former Yap Governor John A.Mangefel as FSM National Planner in thepresence of Vice President Hirosi H. Ismael,state governors and other national and FSMstate government officials in the PohnpeiGovernor Resio Moses' Conference Room.

Mangefel - poet, teacher, judge, writer, authorof Cousin Ngabchey Letters, statesman, stategovernor, special assistant to governor and nowFSM National Planner - was bom May 10,1932in Gal, Kanifay Municipality, Yap State, attendedJapanese school in 1939, Kanifay ElementarySchool in 1945-47, and Yap Intermediate Schoolthrough 1951.

He graduated from Pacific Islands CentralSchool (PICS) in Truk before enrolling at theUniversity of Hawaii High School for two years in1954. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree inEnglish Literature from the University of Hawaiiand did one year of graduate studies at EastWest Center as a National Science FoundationGrant awardee to Northern University in Boston,Massachusetts.

Mangefel previously served as a Yap Districtclassroom teacher (1957-1960); Yap DistrictTeachers Supervisor for one year prior to repre-senting the Trust Territory Government to SouthPacific Commission (SPC) meeting in Lae,Papua New Guinea in 1965. While serving asSuperintendent of Yap District ElementarySchools in 1966, Mangefel was appointed as anAssociate Justice in the Yap District High Courtby the Trust Territory High Commissioner and

MANGEFEL SWORN-IN- President John R. Haglelgam, left, Is administering the oath of officeto former Yap governor John A. Mangefel, center, as the new FSM National Planner withPohnpei State Governor Resio S. Moses holding the Bible. The ceremony was held on June21 in Gov. Moses' Conference Room in the presence of the FSM national and state officials.held that position for two years through 1968.

He was elected to the former Congress ofMicronesia House of Representatives in 1968and won re-election to that seat in 1970. He ransuccess fully in the 1972 Congress of Micronesiasenatorial race and served on various senatestanding committees on Ways and Means,Resources and Development, and Health. In theFifth Congress of Micronesia, Mangefel was alsoa member of the Joint Committee on FuturePolitical Status, and Program and Budget Plan-ning.

In 1974, Mangefel participated in the Con-gress of Micronesia's investigation of shippingservices for Micronesia, and the Economic

Development Planning of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia andthe Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mangefel served in the former Congress ofMicronesia as a senator from the Fifth to theSeventh congresses before he was elected asthe first Yap State governor in 1980 and won re-election in 1983 for the second term as Yap gov-ernor.

While as a governor, Mangefel also served onFSM Future Political Status and Transitioncommission and the Micronesian Maritime Au-thority representing the State of Yap.

Mangefel, 56, is married to Helen TeresaTurgeg of Bogd, Tomil Municipality, Yap.

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New postal branch opens on PingelapPINGELAP, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION

SERVICE) - The FSM Postal Service openedJune 14 a new postal branch on the Island ofPingelap, according to FSM Postal Service newsrelease.

The Pingelap Post Office is the third postalstation opened this year as part of the FSMPostal Service expansion program to bring itsservices closer to the residents of the outerislands of FSM, FSM Postmaster General Beth-wel Henry said.

The other two newly opened branches arelocated in Ohwa Christian High School, Ohwa,Madolenihmw, Pohnpei State and at the PacificMissionary Aviation Building at the airstrip onFalalop, Ulithi, Yap State.

Regular postal services will be offered at thisnew branch on Pingelap. A special postmark

was made for the Pingelap Branch June 14inauguration, Assistant Postmaster GeneralIgnacio Stephen said.The Pingelap first day cover or the inaugurationspecial postmark depicts palm trees and twoislanders traveling on a Pingelap canoe. Thewording "Official Opening Day" and "PingelapPost Office" above and below the postmarkdesign were used for the first day cover issue. Asimilar postmark without the aforementionedwordings will be used on all mail at the branchafter June 14, Stephen said.

Mail will be coming to and from Pingelap twicea week by Pacific Missionary Aviation Airlines inaddition to ship mail.

The government of Pingelap is the first mu-nicipal government contributing in the opening ofa postal branch by providing the necessary office

space and an employee to man the office.The government of Pingelap is showing a good

example of a strong commitment to serve itspeople by going out of its way to bring theservices of the Postal Service to Pingelap evenbefore the agency can get approved funding forthe branch" Stephen said, adding that "Withoutthe cooperation and genuine commitment of thePingelap leaders, the branch could still be in theplanning stage."

Pingelap is a three-island atoll some 160 miles eastof Pohnpei Island with an approximate population of800.

Present at the opening ceremonies were FSMPostmaster General Bethwel Henry, Vice SpeakerJob Micah, Senator Tosiwo Liwy of Sokehs, PingelapNanmwarki Yukiwo Salomon, Waien Pingelap (ChiefMagistrate) Kisio Pedrus, and Pohnpei PostmasterAlbert Falcam.

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Dengue decree requires travellers from Palau medical clearanceKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-

TION SERVICE) - President John R.Haglelgam declared on May 18,1988, anemergency proclamation in an effort tocontrol the spread of Dengue Fever fromthe Republic of Palau to the FSM and de-creed that all persons travelling from Palauto FSM must obtain a medical clearancefrom a physician in Palau attesting that saidtraveller has not suffered from any symp-toms of Dengue Fever during the two-weekperiod prior to his/her departure from Palau.

Such medical clearance should be sub-mitted to an FSM Health Authority immedi-ately upon arrival in the first FSM air orseaport after departing Palau, the procla-mation stated, adding that the traveller willbe required to reboard the plane (or ship)and depart the FSM if such medical clear-ance is not submitted.

Recently the Republic of Palau has re-ported an epidemic of dengue fever of over900 cases to the South Pacific Epidemiol-ogical and Health Information Service,according to a May 1988 South PacificCommission (SPC) Information Circular onhealth.

The last major Pacific-wide dengue epi-demic was in I979 and I960, the Circularsaid, adding that SPC believes that thepotential for spread of dengue fever to otherPacific island countries will remain high inthe coming months.

Dengue fever (or breakbone fever) iscaused by a virus that is spread by mosqui-toes. Symptoms of dengue may include asudden onset of fever, intense headache,deep eye pain and joint, muscle and lowerback pain. The duration of dengue fever isusually I-2 weeks, but recovery may be slowwith symptoms of fatigue and depression.Sometimes the dengue virus can causesevere complications such as dengue

haemorrhagic fever and dengue shocksyndrome. People with these complica-tions should be hospitalized for propersupportive care. All suspect dengue casesshould be reported to the local healthauthorities.

Dengue fever is spread when mosqui-toes bite someone who is infected. About8-11 days after biting the infected person,these mosquitoes are able to spread den-gue whenever they bite someone who is notyet infected. People usually get ill about 5-6 days after being bitten by an infectedmosquito. Dengue often spreads when aperson who is infected elsewhere, but is notyet ill, returns home, where other membersof the family become infected. Dengue thenspreads through the local community andfrom village to village. Finally, dengue isspread to other islands through sea and airtravel. These dengue outbreaks can beexplosive, but fortunately deaths are un-common.

The primary mosquito species thatspreads dengue in the Pacific is the Aedesaegypti mosquito. This mosquito breedsrapidly on many Pacific islands because ofthe high rainfall, warm temperatures andlush vegetation. Aedes aegypti hasadapted readily to areas where people liveby breeding in any available standing wa-ter, including discarded containers that arecommon in many villages and towns.

Prevention and controlThe spread of dengue fever can be

controlled by stopping the mosquitoes fromspreading the dengue virus in the followingways: 1. Reducing the # of mosquitoes

The following anti-mosquito environ-mental measures should be taken withinthe general area of any homes: (a) Drain orfill in puddles and other areas where fresh

water collects; (b) Bury empty cans andbottles and bury or bum other small contain-ers and garbage (including empty coconutshells). Empty cans should be flattenedbefore they are buried; (c) Buckets, drums,canoes and other large containers shouldbe turned over or covered from the rain. Oldtires should be buried, burned or covered;(d) Open water tanks should be coveredwith rust proof mosquito netting or othermosquito-proof material such as rice bags;(e) Use a larvicide such as Abate in stand-ing water that is not stocked with fish; (f)Clean bush (or tall grass) from aroundhome; (g) If the house has roof gutters,make sure they are cleaned of leaves andother rubbish; (h) Make sure that soaka-ways, septic tanks and grease traps aretightly closed. Fill in any holes and cracksaround their tops; (i) Change water in flowervases, potted plant bases and animaldishes once a week and scrub container be-fore refilling.

Though it is expensive, residual insecti-cide can be sprayed on the inside wall ofhome or around the yard at night. Malathionand Frenitrothion are commonly used.Unfortunately, after a certain time mosqui-toes become resistant to the insecticide.2. Preventing mosquitoes from others

People can screen living and sleepingareas, use mosquito nets and spray thehome with an insecticide like Baygon (pro-poxur). Additionally, people can use insectrepellent with DEET as an active ingredient.Mosquito coils and mosquito mats contain-ing Pyrethrum can be used at night in thehome.3. Keep mosquitoes from the infected

People suspected of having denguefever should be kept away from mosquitoesfor at least 5 days after the start of illness.

THE NATIONAL UNIONPublished by: Office of the PresidentFEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIAP.O. Box 490,KOLONIA, POHNPEI FM 96941Telephone: 320-2548, TELEX 729-6807

Kelson Johnson, SAP for Public InformationEsikiel Uppwe, Information Specialist/BroadcastTerry Gamabrjw, Information SpecialistElieser Rospel, Graphic ArtistMary Alien Manuel, Secretary