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Congress selects and welcomes FSM Vice President Aren B. Palik By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press September 13, 2022 FSM—At just after noon today, Acting FSM Supreme Court Chief Justice Beauleen Carl-Worswick administered the oath of office to new FSM Vice President Aren B. Palik. At the time of his election to office, he was the At-Large Senator from the State of Kosrae. It was his first term in office. In Congress, he served as the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Education and the Committee on Resources and Development. He also served as a member on the Health and Social Affairs and Transportation and
ongoing policies and goals of the current administration under FSM Vice President Palik will fill the vacancy President David Panuelo. left when the FSM’s beloved Yosiwo While Senator Palik was the George passed away last month. most freshman member of the In a prepared statement, he expressed FSM Congress, he is familiar deep appreciation for Vice President with the political arena, having George’s many contributions to been a delegate of the 3rd FSM the nation and told the members of Constitutional Convention in Congress that he was “deeply honored, 2001 and also a delegate to the and grateful, humbled by the trust and Kosrae State Third Constitutional confidence” the body had placed in Convention in 2005. him. He said that public servants must be prepared to sacrifice and do our part Palik has a background that is as to ensure unity in our nation, and as extensive in service as it is rich in such, he was ready to do his part. He management. With a Business and said that he understood that his role would be to support and complement the Cick here for continuation Communications standing committees.
Chuuk State kicks off World Coconut Day Celebrations in the FSM! CocoNes Secretariat
Weno, Chuuk-On September 10th, Vital teams and participating partners, stakeholders and community members celebrated World Coconut Day at Anderson Field in Weno. The day opened with an official opening program, beginning with a special prayer to bless the event given by Bishop Julio Angkel. Vital FSMPC Director Anselmo Daniel gave a warm welcome to all who were there and T.H. Governor Alexander Narruhn closed the program with special remarks to commemorate and celebrate the reason for the day, the Coconut. Games, information and demonstration booths promoting all things coconut were set up by various local entities, including
Chuuk Public Utilities Corporation, FSM Telecommunications, the Chuuk Women’s Council, the Chuuk Community Health Center, Isla Nesia and Vital. Particiapnts had a chance to win prizes and all visitors were entered to win raffle prizes. Local farmers and vendors also participated by displaying beautifully hand-crafted coconut wares, locally-made coconut oils and other products, and mouth-watering coconutinfused pastries and other local delicacies. The Mountain Boyz entertained the crowd Cick here for continuation