Japan APPU visits FSM, strengthens tiesKOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION

SERVICE)-The Japan Asian-Pacific Parliamen-tarians' Union (APPU) national group arrivedPohnpei February 3rd, to commemorate withFSM officials here the establishment of diplo-matic relations between FSM and Japan whichtook effect on Dec. 16,1988.

The Japan APPU delegation upon arrival herewere met by Speaker Jack Fritz, Vice SpeakerBias Thomas, Senator Tony Otto and otherOfficials.

The Japan delegation, during receptionshosted in its honor, praised the FSM for the newrelationship, wine-toasted the leaders, paid

courtesy calls on President John R. Haglelgamand Speaker Jack Fritz, and toured the FSMcapitalsiteat Palikirbeforedeparting Pohnpei onFebruary 4.

The APPU delegation included: member ofHouse of Representatives and former Minister of

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Pohnpei (FSMINFORMATIONSERVICE)-A dip-lomatic note in re-sponse to Republicof the Philippines'note of August1988 regarding theestablishment offormal diplomaticrelations betweenthe FSM and thePhilippines wassigned and pre-sented by FSMExternal AffairsSecretary AndonAmaraich to hiscounterpart Philip-pines Secretary ofForeign Affairs the

AMARAICH MEETS PRESIDENT AQUINO - Republic of the Philippines Presidnet Corazon Aqulno,second from right, is greeting FSM External Affairs Secretary Andon Amaraich during Amaraich'sJanuary 31 courtesy call on the President at President Aquiro 's office. Looking on from far right isPhilippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Raul S. Manglapus and Mrs. Amaraich, far left.

Honorable Raul S. Manglapus during aceremony held January 30, 1989, at theInternational Convention Center, on RoxasBlvd. in Manila, Philippines.

The secretaries also signed two separatePhilippines-proposed agreements on tech-nical and cultural cooperation, which if rati-

fied or approved by the two respectivegovernments will serve as umbrella agree-ments for cooperation in the two concernedareas.

Manglapus announced to the press dur-ing the occasion that the Philippines plansto open an embassy on Pohnpei this year.

After the signing ceremony, bilateral talkswere held to ascertain how the two coun-tries could proceed with their bilateral rela-tions under the agreements. It was agreedthat as an initial step, a Philippine economicmission to the FSM will be undertaken.(Please see PHILIPPINES..., Page 4)

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KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - The College of Microne-sia (COM) Executive Director and ActingChancellor Dr. Singeru Singeo was ap-pointed by the COM Board of Regents asCOM Chancellor during their 1989 annualmeeting held here on January 16-20.

The position of Chancellor had not beenfilled since it was vacated by the first COMChancellor Dr. Edward Donovan of Nevadain the late 1979. Marcelino Umwech of Trukwas then appointed by the Board to theposition of Chancellor in an acting capacity.Loren Peterson took over the position ofActing Chancellor when he was appointedExecutive Director of the COM system.Upon resignation, Peterson was replacedby Dr. Singeo in 1983 as Executive Directorand Acting Chancellor.

Recently, the Chancellor's position wasre-advertised twice in 1988 before closing inlate December last year, to enable theBoard to attract as many candidates aspossible in their consideration before finalselection was made, COM officials said,adding that the position of COM ExecutiveDirector is now abolished and replaced bythe position of Chancellor.

The Board of Regents, which became thegoverning body when COM was charteredin 1978, also re-elected Alfred Capelle ofMajuro, Marshall Islands, as Rector;Damian Sohl of Pohnpei as Vice Rector;and elected Johnson Torbiong of Palau asSecretary/Treasurer replacing former TrustTerritory Government-appointee Dr. JohnSalas of Guam.

Regents' major topic of discussion duringthe meeting was focused on the review ofthe Land Grant Program, a status whichwas granted in 1980 and continues underthe Compact of Free Association, and tosee if its services can be provided to all FSMand partner countries.

The Regents, COM chief executives andstaff of the college system were also briefedand given a one-day workshop by two stafffrom USDA (the U.S. government depart-ment responsible for distributing the landgrant-funds).

The Board also discussed ways to im-prove personnel system so that it ad-

dressed the needs of the staff and maderecommendations that the issue of a sepa-rate salary schedules for management,faculty, and classified employees as well asan "across-the-board" presentage adjust-ment to the COM's current salary schedulewhich has not been updated since 1980 tobe taken up at a subsequent meeting to beheld in Truk State on the 10th of April.

Singeo said that the three Micronesiangovernments (FSM, Republics of theMarshalls, and Palau) met in Guam lastDecember and expressed their govern-ments' desire to extend the treaty beyond itsexpiration date of September 30,1989, withdetails of the funding and its duration to bediscussed in another meeting which wasbeing scheduled for March 7, 1989, onGuam.

"One of my objectives as a Chancellor forthis year is to assist the campuses andextension centers develop their facilities.The new campus in Palikir is long overdue;the Majuro campus needs additional facili-ties; Micronesian Occupational College(MOC) in Palau needs renovation of itsbuildings; Truk center needs a building, sodo Yap and Kosrae, but on a smaller scale,"Singeo said, adding that the college will beworking closely with Micronesian govern-ments to see that the it offers programs thatwill assist the economic development plansof the nations as it is the thrust of the localcollege system to support the needs of theMicronesian communities in skill trainingand in general education of citizens of thethree countries.

"In regards to managing such a compli-cated system, the management style is thatof a team approach. I do not make majordecisions without consulting the othermembers of the COM Management Teamwhich includes the Presidents of MOC, andthe Community College of Micronesia(CCM), and the Director of Land-Grant, andthe Administrator of Majuro campus. Work-ing as a team, we also propose policies forthe Board's consideration. As a multi-cam-pus system owned bly multi-nations ItheCOM cannot be managed effectively theother way. An effective team of chief execu-tive officers wroking under clear leadership

of the Board of Regents is important in thatit does not only provide sound administra-tive structure, but more importantly it pro-vides a means for the College to be in touchwith local communities which the Collegeserves" said Singeo.

During the Board of Regent's annualmeeting here, several committees werealso established to handle the many issueswhich the Board would like to deal with in thenext year. The Executive Committeemembers are officers Capelle, Sohl andTorbiong. The committee deals with gov-ernments, handles all matters related to theTreaty, approves the budget and annualreports to the three Microneisan govern-ments, and pursues federal program eligi-bility of the COM as a unified institution withmultiple campus.

Finance and Investment Committeemembers are: Dr. Ansito Walter, Truk;Minister Phillip Muller, Marshalls; andKatharine Kesolei of Palau. This committeedeals with funds and other resources ofCOM, including evaluating investmentmanagers, reviewing the tuition structureand developing strategies to increase oper-ating revenues of campuses and centers.

Personnel and Organization Committeemembers are: Secretary Dr. Eliuel Pretrick,Pohnpei; Hanson Sigrah, Kosrae; andSebastian Anefal of Yap. This committeedeals with internal systems and structuresthrough activities such as personnel systemreview, classification and compensationstudies, system and instrument plans forevaluating chief executive officers, andoversight of land-grant integration processwith the campus programs.

Dr. Singeo is a 1975 graduate of LomaLinda University, Loma Linda, California,with a doctorate degree in Dentistry andwas California-licensed to operate dentaloffice and business in California. He re-cieved a BA degree in Biology from thePacific Union College, Angwin, California.Dr. Singeo also attended the University ofGuam majoring in Biology and BusniessEducation. He later attended CaliforniaState University at Chico, majoring in Busi-ness Management and Administration.

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KOLONIA, Pohnpei, (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - Pohnpei All-Stars blazedto a 130-113 victory over Kosrae Jan. 31,capturing the first FSM national basketballchampionship title as a widely enthusiasticcrowd screamed their delight in the packedSeventh Day Adventist Gym here, JoanKing of the JK Report on Micronesia said.

"It's like the NBA at SDA," quippedKosrae coach Steven Leathly, during theexciting final game of the double eliminationtournament which matched Kosrae,Pohnpei and Truk, King reported, addingthat the games were refereed by MarianasSports Officials Association members AlLopez and Steve Denight.

President John R. Haglelgam said at theopening ceremony which was held threedays earlier at Community College of Micro-nesia (CCM) Gym that "Having nationwide

energies and financial resources to makethese games a reality. I think what thesepeople have demonstrated to us, both ingovernment and private circles, is a classicexample of how the private sector and themotivated, concerned citizens can help inthe social development of our nation. Yourkind contributions and your spirit of lendinga hand when your assistance is needed ishighly appreciated. I ask you to keep up thisspirit."

Haglelgam concluded in saying, "I wish tocongratulate the players and coaches fromthe states for being selected as representa-tives of their respective states in these na-tional championship games. I urge you todo your best and to show good sportsman-ship and do not forget that this is the oppor-tunity to put these qualities in each of you toa test. Having said that, I wish each of you

POHNPEI WINS BASLETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP • Tim Frankin of Pohnpeiteam accepts the Championship trophy during the a ward ceremonies held atthe Tiny Bubbles Restaurant In Nett.sports competitions of this nature is impor-tant. I think it is one of the ways in whichfriendship and understanding among play-ers, coaches and our people in general canbe cultivated, developed and enhanced.For these reasons, I want to thank thePohnpei Sports Council in taking the initia-tive to organize these games. Apart fromthat, I want to pay my sincere commenda-tion to the private businesses, individuals,and everyone who have contributed their

the best of luck and successful champion-ship games."

Former FSM President TosiwoNakayama who is the Bank of Guam VicePresident was present at both games. Hesaid that he always thought that baseballwas the main sport in the FSM, but afterwatching the well played basketball gamesand the large number of turnout, he realizedthat basketball is now a major sport in theFSM too.

Tournament coordinator and PohnpeiSport Council Administrator JimTobin saidthat this was the largest crowd of people forany basketball tournament he had seen inthe seven years he had lived on PohnpeiState. There were about 1 ,500 people gath-ered to watch Sunday's (Jan. 29) gamebetween Pohnpei and Truk. He concludedby saying that Pohnpei Broadcast Station,WSZD Radio, for the first time was broad-casting live the basketball championshipsto the general public.

An all-tournament team selected by thereferees and Tobin to represent the FSM inthe Oceanic Basketball Championships tobe held in August this year in Tahiti includes:Alik Isaac, Elwell Palik and Lowary Lowaryfrom Kosrae team; Mark Nanpei, Tim Fran-Win, Charles Edwin and Jake Une, Pohnpeiteam; and Masi Karen, and brothers BigMack Kasenen, and K.N. Kasenen of Trukteam, King reported.

Invitations are being given to 22 of theweek's tournament players to try out in Mayfor the Tahiti games. Twelve players will beselected to be the FSM team, according toTobin, King said.

Pohnpei basketball team won Saturday's(Jan. 28) game against Kosrae 97 to 84, andthe Sunday's (Jan. 29) game against Truk100 to 92. Kosrae won the Monday (Jan.30th) game with Truk 83 to 80 which wasalso held at the SDA Gym.

Mark Nanpei of Pohnpei who scored atotal of 84 points in his three games wasnamed most valuable player. Top scorer ofthe tournament was Alik Isaac of Kosraewho totaled 89 points in his three games.

The major sponsor of the National Bas-ketball Championships was the Bank ofGuam who contributed $2,500. Other spon-sors include: Continental Air Micronesia,Phoenix of Micronesia, Isamu NakasoneStore and Maria's Video. The games washosted by Pohnpei Sports Council.

Other officials present at the openingceremony were FSM Chief Justice EdwardKing, Chief of Staff leske lehsi, SpecialAssistant to the President for GovernmentalAffairs Luey Luey, and Pohnpei State Jus-tice Department Director Daro Weital repre-senting Pohnpei State Governor Resio S.Moses.

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The possibility of referring FSM patientsto the government-owned Heart, Lung, andKidney centers and Children's MedicalCenter of the Philippines were discussed.Pohnpei State has been referring patients tothe privately-owned Makati Medical Centerin Manila. Kosrae State recently signed aservice agreement also with Makati MedicalCenter.

Secretary Amaraich, who was on an offi-cial visit to the Philippines at the invitation ofthe Philippine Government, also called onPresident Corazon Aquino, Secretary ofHealth, Mr. Alfredo Bengzon, Jr.; Secretaryof Justice, Mr. Sedfrey Ordoftez, and had aworking lunch with the Secretary of Labor,Mr. Franklin Drilon.

The Secretary was also invited as aspecial guest of the Food Export Associa-tion of the Philippines where he invited themembers to look into the possibility of whatthey could do in terms of assistance orparticipation in the development of a foodprocessing industry in the FSM. Amaraichand his delegation also visited the Spanish-built walled city of Intramuros and its historicFort Santiago.

One of the highlights of the trip took placein a military ceremony in Rizal Park whereSecretary Amaraich paid tribute to the Phil-ippines heros in placing a wreath on themonument for the Philippines national hero,the Spanish-martyred father of PhilippinesIndependence, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

In addition to matters regarding imple-mentation of the signed agreements and theexploratory discussions on medical referraland extradition treaty, Secretary Amaraichalso sought and was assured by PresidentCorazon Aquino of the Philippinegovernment's support for the FSM's AsianDevelopment Bank (ADB) membership andestablishment of diplomatic relations withother ASEAN (Association of SoutheastAsian Nations) countries during Secretary'scall on the President.

The Secretary's wife, Mrs. PwerechAmaraich, presented President Aquino afine handicraft appropriately woven into a

shape of a heart, symbolically alluding to thePresident's first name of "Corazon,"a Span-ish word for "heart."

Following the call on the President, theSecretary and his delegation were given aconducted-tour of the Presidential Palace,Malacafiang, where they saw numerousmemorabilias left by former President andMrs. Marcos. The tour of Malacafiang,which dated back to the Spanish era andused to be occupied by Spanish governors

Government of the Philippines for recogniz-ing the independence and full sovereignty ofthe FSM people. Amaraich expressed hopethat countries who see the FSM status asless than independence or sovereign, willcome to accept reality as the Philippines,Japan, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Israeland the others who have recognized theFSM government. Amaraich further re-marked how absurd and incongruent it isthat the substantive issue of the full sover-

FSM AND PHILIPPINES SIGN DIPLOMATIC NOTES - FSM External AffairsSecretary Andon Amaraich, second from left, and Philippines Foreign AffairsSecretary Raul S. Manglapus, third from right, are signing the notes whichformally established the diplomatic ties between FSM and the Philippinesduring a ceremony held on January 30,1989, at the International ConventionCenter, In Manila, Philippines.and American governor-generals of thePhilippines prior to Philippine Independ-ence, was impressive.

On the evening of January 31, SecretaryManglapus hosted a reception in honor ofSecretary and Mrs. Amaraich in which highranking government officials and membersof the diplomatic corps were present. Fol-lowing the formal introductions, Manglapusremarked that formal diplomatic ties be-tween the FSM and the Philippines havebeen established, adding that the Philip-pines will establish an embassy in Pohnpeibefore the end of the year and that the am-bassador will be a career officer.

In response, Secretary Amaraichthanked Secretary Manglapus and the

eignty of the FSM is questioned because ofa procedural issue at the United Nationswhich itself is founded to protect self-deter-mination.

"The practical effect of this," the Secre-tary continued, "is that some states, espe-cially some European countries, have notrecognized even the FSM passport, andsome UN agencies have not extended theirassistance programs fully to the FSM."

Toasts were exchanged between the twoforeign affairs secretaries, in honor of theirrespective presidents and countries. Thereception was highlighted by traditional Fili-pino dances performed by the world-famedBayanihan Dance Troupe, who in its finale

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beautifully sang the Pohnpeian "Sokehs mePihlolo" song and was joined by the Secretaryand Mrs. Amaraich and the FSM delegation. Itwas learned that a member of the troupe hadtaped a rendition of the song from members ofthe FSM delegation during the previous night. Itis encouraging to know that the Bayanihan nowhas an FSM song in its repertoire.

Amaraich also met with various residentambassadors of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,Brunei, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Japan andthe Netherlands and the President of ADB toseek their support for the FSM membership inthe Bank and to explore diplomatic relations withthe other Asian countries.

Mr. Amaraich was accompanied by his wife,Pwerech, FSM International Affairs Chief MasaoNakayama; FSM-Guam Liaison Officer WiltonMackwelung; Assistant Attorney General JosesGallen and Department of Human ResourcesStaff Dr. Kiosi Aniol.

APPU ARRIVES AT POHNPEI AIRPORT - Member of House of Representatives andformer Minister of Foreign Affairs and Japan APPU national group delegation Headthe Honorable Yoshio Sakurauchi, standing right, is greeted upon arrival February 3at the Pohnpei Airport VIP's lounge, by the FSM APPU national group president, FSMCongress Speaker Jack Fritz, standing left and Congress Vice Speaker Ellas H.Thomas, sitting at the far left corner. (See related story on Page 1)

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TION SERVICE) - President John R.Haglelgam has approved the extension ofthe emergency regulations up to March 31,1989, but cautioned that all travel funds beaccounted for.

The official memorandum which was ad-dressed to the FSM Finance Secretary withcopies to FSM Congress Speaker, FSM Su-preme Court Chief Justice, Attorney Gen-eral, members of Cabinets and heads ofindependent agencies and signed by VicePresident Hirosi H. Ismael on behalf of thePresident regarding travel authorizationsand travel advances. Following is the fulltext of the memorandum:

"As you know, I have approved the emer-gency regulations that extend, until March 31,1989, the transition period during which you willhave authority and discretion to waive certainFinancial Management Regulations. Sincegovernment officials will have had ample time tocome into full compliance with the new FinancialManagement System by March 31, I do notintend to extend the transition period again.

"Most of the waivers that have been soughtand granted during the transition period haveinvolved government travel, especially the re-quirement that government officers and employ-ees submit vouchers or make reimbursement tothe government for previous travel before receiv-ing new travel authorizations and travel ad-

vances. Th is is a serious problem because thesegovernment travelers have not accounted forpublic funds entrusted to them.

"This memorandum outlines the steps I wantyou to take to address the problem.

"First, before you waive the Financial Man-agement Regulations concerning travel authori-zations and travel advances for any official oremployee of the Executive Branch. I want you toconsult with both the traveler and me to satisfyyourself that the vouchers owed will be submittedor reimbursement made. In this connection,please encourage Executive Branch travelersseeking waivers to use the allotment procedureauthorized by the Regulations.

"Second, although the discretion is yours incases of waivers sought by travelers in otherBranches or independent offices. I suggest thatyou consider consulting with both the travelerand the Head of such Branch or office to similarlysatisfy yourself.

"Third, the Heads of Branches and independ-ent offices should help solve the problem createdby travelers in their Branch or office who havereceived public funds for travel but who have notproperly accounted for such funds by submittingvouchers or making reimbursements. In ordertoprovide the Heads of Branches and independentoffices with the information necessary to addressthis problem, I hereby direct you to submit aseparate monthly report to the Head of eachBranch or independent office. Such report shalllist (1) the name of each traveler in that Branch or

office who has outstanding travel vouchers and(2) for each such traveler, the number of TA's forwhich vouchers are overdue and the amount oftravel advances received but unaccounted for.Please send the first such report no later thanMarch 31,1989, if the Department of Finance isable to prepare such reports by then.

"Fourth, in order to ensure that governmentemployees and officials know when your Depart-ment considers them delinquent in submittingvouchers or making reimbursement and in orderto provide them an opportunity to correct anymistakes or misunderstandings, I hereby directyou to send a monthly notice to each person yourDepartment determines to be delinquent in thisregard. Such notice should include informationabout the dates of the TA's for which vouchersare overdue, the amount of travel advances thatthe person has not accounted for, and statementof the steps (if any) the person may take underthe Administrative Procedure Act 17 F.S.M.C.108 (Supp. 1987) in response to your determina-tion. Please send the first such notices no laterthan March 31,1989, unless the Department ofFinance is unable to prepare such notices bythen.

"Finally, please consult with the AttorneyGeneral to develop a procedure whereby appro-priate legal action will be taken in the FSM Courtswith respect to government travelers (includingformer government officials and employees)who have failed to submit travel vouchers ormake reimbursements within a reasonable time.

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KOLONIA, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMA-TION SERVICE) - A Presidential Order has

1 established the FSM Embassy in Fiji withthe appointment of former External AffairsSouth Pacific Affairs Deputy Chief Alik L.Alik of Kosrae as charge d'affaires ad in-terim to the Republic of Fiji until such time asthe FSM President appoints an ambassa-dor to Fiji.

Presidential Order Number 6 stated thatthe establishment of the Embassy of theFSM in Suva, Republic of Fiji, is in the bestinterest of the FSM Government.

Alik arrived Fiji March 1 to prepare theoffice and get it ready to be opened 27March, 1989.

The duties of the ambassador and em-bassy staff include the transaction of gov-ernment business between the FSM andRepublic of Fiji Government, regional andinternational organizations with officesSuva. Subject to concurrence of the FijiGovernment, the FSM ambassador may becross-accredited to other countries in theSouth Pacific. In addition, the ambassadorand his staff will assist, as necessary andproper, citizens and officials of the FSM whoare in the Republic of Fiji or in other nationsof the South Pacific region.

Alik said, "Establishing an Embassy ofthe FSM in the Republic of Fiji to representthe FSM in the South Pacific Region reflectsthe interest of the FSM government to main-tain and to strengthen friendship and coop-eration with countries in the region on mat-ters of mutual interest in the region and inthe world at large. It is further a step-forwardto gain a rightful place in the world commu-nity of nations with recognized capacity toconduct international relations on equalbasis with other Independent nations."

Alik attended a para-legal program at theUniversity of Hawaii Law School, Honolulu,Hawaii; Graceland College, Iowa; UnitedStates International University at Hawaii,and was a 1973-graduate of Kosrae HighSchool.

He served as Kosrae High School Coun-selor, FSM Supreme Court Law Clerk, andSouth Pacific Affairs Foreign Service Offi-cer.

He graduated from the three-month

Australian Diplomatic Training Course in1984 and also attended the first phase of theMicronesian Diplomatic Training Course atthe U.S. Foreign Service Institute in Virginiain 1988.

Alik previously served as chairman forKosrae State Environmental ProtectionBoard and a member of Kosrae State Schol-

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He passed the California State BoardExamination (1975), was adjunct instructorat the School of Dentistry, Loma Linda,California, 1981-82,. Dr. Singeo attendedthe University of Guam, on Guam, majoringin Biology and Business Education; LaSalieCorrespondence School majoring in Busi-ness Management and at the CaliforniaState University, Chico, California, majoringin Business Management and Administra-tion.

Prior to being appointed COM ExecutiveDirector and Acting Chancellor in 1983, Dr.Singeo was the Development Officer forCOM, Director/Instructor at the TTPI-MOCDental Nursing School and in 1975-77 was

arship Board. He has represented the FSMgovernment in a number of meetings in theSouth Pacific region and and was the chair-man of the Forum Secretariat BudgetCommittee meeting in 1988.

Alik is married to former Shra C. Lonno ofKosrae and they have two children, Ursulaand Greg.

a staff dentist, Pohnpei Health ServicesDepartment for Pohnpei District.

He formerly served as chairman of theBoard of Directors, Palau National Mu-seum, MOC faculty senate member, andmember of the Palau Political Status Nego-tiating Team, 1981 -82; member of Board ofCorporation, Palau Marine Research Inst.;and presently member of the OmicronKappa Upsilon (honor dental society, US);Honorary Board of Directors, The Microne-sian Institute, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Singeo, who is originally from Palau,is married to former SeNellie Phillip ofPohnpei who is the Pohnpei State Execu-tive Director of Community Action Agencyhere.

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15-21 at the FSM Liaison Office In Guam with representatives of Guam based Japa-nese long liners and a portion of Korean purse seiner fleet. An Increase In the rangefrom $1.6 to $1.8 million for the period from March 1989 to Feb. 1990 Is expected. Anextension of the contracts which expired midnight of Feb. 28, for portion of the Koreanpurse seiner fleet failed to conclude because MM A dlsgreed with the fee level and thenon-compliance of catch report filing requirement of current agreement. Participat-ing In the Guam Talks from left are: MMA Executive Director Peter Sltan; Senator NickBossy; MMA Chairman Secretary Andon Amaralch; Congress Vice Speaker EllasThomas; FSM Resources and Development Secretary Marcellno Actouka; PresidentKato of Kashyu Tokyo Office and Mr. Iwashlta from Guam Kashyu Office.

APPU(Continued from Page 1)Foreign Affairs and Head of the delegation theHonorable Yoshfo Sakurauchi; member ofHouse of Representatives and former Minister ofConstruction and Advisor to APPU the Hon-orable Tatsuo Ozawa; member of House of Rep-resentatives and former Minister of Health andWelfare the Honorable Motoharu Morishita;member of House of Representatives theHonorable Shunjiro Karasawa; member of theHouse of Representatives the HonorableKatsutsugu Sekiya; APPU Japan NationalGroup Secretary-General Tsutomu Tadakuma;and Ms. Yomiko Ishiguro an interpreter fromNippon Hoso Kiokai (NHK).

A breakfast jointly hosted by the Presidentand Speaker in honor of the APPU visiting dele-gation was held morning of Feb. 4 at The VillageHotel and a luncheon hosted bythe Japan APPUnational group at Pohrakiet Cafe Restaurant(PCR).

During the breakfast, President Haglelgamremarked that the establishment of diplomaticrelations with Japan is one of the most significantevents in the history of the FSM, adding,"Japan's recognition of the sovereignty of thepeople of the FSM, which we never lost in thedecades of external rule in Micronesia, is thehighest honor any nation can bestow on ournation."

Haglelgam expressed his gratitude to formerPresident Tosiwo Nakayama, who was alsopresent during the group's visit, and the JapanAPPU national group for their efforts towardpaving the way for the establishment of diplo-matic relations with Japan.

In conclusion, Haglelgam said," The FSMgovernment is grateful for the continued coop-eration and assistance of the Japanese govern-ment in extending valuable grants to the FSM."

Speaker Fritz after welcoming the APPUmembers on behalf of Congress said the FSMCongress has been involved with the APPUsince FSM Congress began nearly 10 years agoas an observer, then as an associate group, andsince December 1986, as a national group.

Speaker said, "We in the Congress rememberthat the APPU was the first international organi-zation to extend full membership to the FSM,after termination of the trusteeship. We knowthis would not have come about without thesupport and friendship of the Japan NationalGroup. We also know that the establishment ofdiplomatic relations between our nations was fa-cilitated by your efforts. We in the Congressremain grateful for your continuing support. Withyour support and advice, we hope to grow into a •larger role in the international area, perhaps byjoining the Asian Development Bank or by host-

SAKURAUCHI ADDRESSES FSM LEADERS - The Honorable Sakurauchi, standingright, is addressing the FSM leaders during a February 4 breakfast banquet hostedIn honor of the visiting Japan APPU national group members. The visiting group'sinterpreter, Ms. Yomiko Ishiguro, standing left, looks on. Among many visitingdignitaries and FSM leaders present, only few are Identified on the right side of themain table counterclockwise from right are: Finance Secretary Al Tuuth; SupremeCourt Chief Justice Edward C. King; Speaker Jack Frtiz; President John R. Haglelgam;former President Toslwo Nakayama; Pohnpei Governor Resio S. Moses; Vice SpeakerEttas H. Thomas; Pohnpei Speaker Annes Leber and External Affairs Deputy SecretaryAsterio Takesy who was the Master of Ceremonies for the banqueting an APPU meeting in the future." the best wishes of the Takeshita Cabinet and the

Sakarauchi after thanking the President and ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan.Speaker and other dignitaries for their kindwords, also thanked the FSM leaders for themoment of silent prayer declared earlier byPresident Haglelgam in respect and mourningfor the former Japan House of Representativesand Japan APPU national group member, advi-sor and friend of Micronesia the late HonorableDaisuke Akrta, and adding that he (Sakarauchi)was very pleased to see former FSM PresidentNakayama present at the breakfast.

He said that the delegation was representingJapan APPU national group but also conveying

Sakarauchi also said he hoped that the visit willhelp create full relationship and friendship be-tween Japan and the FSM for many years tocome.

Other FSM high level officials present duringthe receptions included: FSM Supreme CourtChief Justice EdwardC. King; Pohnpei GovernorResio S. Moses; FSM Congress Vice SpeakerElias Thomas and other members of the FSMCongress, Pohnpei Legislature Speaker AnnesLeben and national and Pohnpei State cabinetofficials.

TOAST - President John R. Haglelgam and Japan APPU national groupdelegation's head Sakurauchi, at the head of the table, along with the visitingdignitaries and FSM leaders are toasting to the health of the two countriesduring the farewell luncheon held February 4 prior to Japan APPU group'sdeparture.

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S MATION SERVICE) - The FSM First2? Couple said they were impressed with>, the well-coordinated schedule, the fu-co neral rites and activities, the gracious-2 ness exhibited by their Majesties theo> new Emperor Akihrto and the Empress^ Michiko and the hospitality given by the<= Japanese people during the funeral•^ services held for the late Emperor:D Showa [Hirohito] in Tokyo, Japan.16 President John R. Haglelgam said§ upon the couple's return Feb. 27 from*jj Japan, where he represented the FSMz to the Late Emperor Showa's statea) funeral, that the funeral brought tojf: Japan some 55 heads of state or gov-

ernment including 163 nations andseveral dozens of international organi-zations and representatives.

The funeral, which took place at theShinjuku Gyoen, involved one hour ofShinto religious rites before the secularstate funeral activities, which includedthe deliveries of eulogies by JapanPrime Minister Noboru Takeshita, theSpeaker of the House of Representa-tives, President of the House of Coun-cillors, and Chief Justice of the Su-preme Court of Japan.

Following the speeches, the heads ofdelegations and their spouses paid rever-ence to the late emperor at the Funeral Hall,a house constructed of special Japanesetimbers.

The President, accompanied by the FirstLady Paula Ori, and External Affairs Inter-national Affairs Chief Masao Nakayama,

had a 30-minute audience with their Majes-ties the Emperor and Empress.

President Haglelgam also met withmembers of Japan APPU national groupand former Prime Minister Nakasone withwhom he discussed the FSM's desire toupgrade its economic liaison office in Tokyoto an embassy.

At the reception hosted by Prime Minister

Takeshita, President Haglelgam met brieflywith Takeshita, President George Bush andNauru President Hammer DeRoburt amongother leaders.

The President was paid a call by JapanDiet member Toshio Nakayama who repre-sented the ruling Liberal Democratic Partyand was interviewed by a staff writer of theYomiuri Shimbun during the trip

Christlib as Truk SpeakerMOEN, Truk (FSM INFORMA- Uman as Vice Speaker and State

TION SERVICE) - Former Truk Senator Resty Shotaro of Tol asState Legislature Vice Speaker Floor Leader, Maipi said.Masachiro Christlib of the Hall Is- "The election was smooth andlands was elected as the new went without in-fighting on the floorSpeaker of the 23-member legisla- with only single nominations," Maipi

said,ture during a spe-cial session heldFeb. 15onMoenatthe legislaturechamber, accord-ing to Truk RadioStation ManagerPeter Maipi.

The 15-day spe-

adding thatFebruary 15 alsomarked the end ofthe period ofmourning for thelate Speaker Hart-mann.

Governor Doonewas joined byMoen Assistantcial session was Christlib

called by Truk Governor Gideon Mayor Akisao Kieki and Truk StateDoone to elect a new speaker after Associate Judge John Betheon inthe legislature top seat was left va- addressing the legislature during thecant following the sudden death of opening day and urging the TrukeseSpeaker Fritz Hartmann of Totiw. people and the legislators to work

The legislature also elected the together in harmony, peace andformer Floor Leader Detor Santos of unity.

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Kelson Johnson, SAP for Public Information, EditorEsikiel LJppwe, Information Specialist/BroadcastTerry Gamabruw, Information SpecialistElieser Rospel, Graphic ArtistMary Alien Manuel, Secretary