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Two WWII bombs exposed by erosion found near College of MicronesiaFSM CTEC Campus By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press
Photos by the College of Micronesia
February 3, 2025 Pohnpei—A College of MicronesiaFSM security guard, patrolling the Daini CTEC campus in the Daini area on the afternoon of January 21, 2025, made a startling discovery when he found what looked like an old bomb. The World War II-era bomb was uncovered due to erosion after heavy rains. Making the right choice, he called the Pohnpei Department of Public Safety. Police officers and firemen removed the bomb, but then, on January 27 at 10:00 p.m., a COM security guard found yet another unexploded bomb that had also been exposed due to erosion after heavy rains. It was situated close to the first bomb discovery.
Assistant Police Chief Bronson Martin says that both bombs were removed and stored in the secure and heavily fortified World War II-era bunker near the Pohnpei State Legislature.
According to a press release by the College of Micronesia-FSM, the CTEC campus was closed to students and faculty, and instruction reverted to online learning, similar to the COVIDera closures.
Assistant Chief Martin said that DPS has been in contact with international partners to discuss the complete removal of what he called the “Explosive Click here for continuation on page 12
Ambassador Grant-Curnow honors diversity and unity at Australia Day event in Sokehs By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press August 24, 2025 Pohnpei—On January 24, Australian Ambassador Jenny GrantCurnow and the staff of the Australian Embassy to the FSM hosted an Australia Day celebration for the first time this year at AA Getaway in Sokehs. “In Australia, we have a rich history from our First Nations people, custodians of the oldest culture in the world, spanning 65,000 years, along with millions of migrants who have come to our shores over the last 240 years,” Ambassador Grant-Curnow said. “Australia has flourished because of that diversity. Today is a day to reflect on who we are and what we aspire to be. It’s also a day for all Australians to celebrate our desire for unity, safety, and prosperity.” “I don’t know how many of you have been to Australia, but it is a place where, no matter where you live, who you love, who you worship, or what your name is, you can chart your own future in
safety and prosperity. Ladies and gentlemen, the Federated She noted that the recent establishment States of Micronesia and Australia share common values. of an FSM Embassy in Australia As democratic countries, we’re committed to peace and demonstrates the trust that the FSM and prosperity for all of our people,” she said. Click here for continuation on page 4