The PDN news reported today that Governor Eddie Calvo has commuted the sentences of three more convicted child molesters in preparation to deport them back to my home country of the FSM. These will join the 68 convicts the governor has already released and deported to the FSM. The PDN had … [Read more...]
Former FSM Speaker Jack Fritz Calls for End to Secession Efforts
The following message from former FSM Congress Speaker, Honorable Jack Fritz, was posted on the Facebook page, "Chuuk the Island of Paradise," on July 23, 2018. It is posted verbatim for public viewing. Tirow womi achengicheng Sons and Daughters of Chuuk, ouse mochen sipwe aneaniochu an semach … [Read more...]
Letter to Chuuk from President Mori
The following letter from the 7th President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency Emanuel "Manny" Mori, was posted on the Chuuk for Unity Facebook page on July 17, 2018. Fellow Chuukese and Friends of Chuuk, I present my warm greetings and best wishes to everyone. I start off … [Read more...]
US Ambassador to FSM Speaks on Chuuk Secession
https://youtu.be/5Ar-F4rInq4 If there's any question on where the United States stands on a compact with a Republic of Chuuk, US Ambassador Riley has put that to a rest. The US will NOT negotiate a new compact with Chuuk which the CPSC has been claiming as part of their hope. Please review and … [Read more...]
Reasons to Vote No for Chuuk Secession
https://youtu.be/rT9YbZtzvVo Honorable Epel Ilon and Vice President Redley Killion, both Chuukese men with years of distinguished public service in the state and national governments spoke on the reasons why they oppose the Chuuk secession movement. This short video is borrowed from The Fourth … [Read more...]
Rev. Julio Angkel Appointed Coadjutor Bishop
Congratulations to Fr. Julio Angkel who was officially appointed by Pope Francis to serve as the new Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of the Caroline Islands effective today. The Diocese includes the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. As coadjutor, Bishop Angkel will succeed … [Read more...]
Richard Kansou Inspires Micronesian Unity
On May 1, 2016, Chuukese youth leader and educator Richard Kansou, an alumnus of Xavier High School and University of Guam from Sapuk, Weno delivered the following speech to the Guam-based Micronesian youth members of One Unity. One Unity comprises of Micronesian youth from all the local high … [Read more...]
$2.1 Million for Chuuk Congressional Delegation for 2016
Exactly how are the members of the Chuuk delegation in the FSM Congress actively preparing our state and nation for the year 2023 when the economic provisions of the Compact ends? According to Public Law 19-54 signed by President Peter Christian on February 8, 2016, each member of Congress was … [Read more...]
Who controls the Northwest funding for land purchase?
If you are from the Northwest region (Election District #5) of Chuuk State, FSM you might wonder about the funding priorities for our region as reported in my recent post entitled, "FSM Congress Allocates Millions for Projects." But do you know why the same congressional bill (C.B. No. 19-131) … [Read more...]
FSM Congress Allocates Millions for Projects
During the 3rd Regular Session (January 26 - February 14, 2016) of the 19th FSM Congress, Senator Victor Gouland of Chuuk State's Election District #2 introduced Congressional Bill No. 19-131 appropriating over $3 million dollars at $250,000.00 each member of Congress "to fund public projects and … [Read more...]