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Election turmoil in Chuuk: Inauguration proceeds after last-minute court decision
By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press
April 15, 2025 Chuuk—Incumbents Alexander Narruhn and Mekioshy William have been sworn in for second terms in office as Governor and Lt. Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk. They took their oaths of office shortly after noon today. Hearings with the Chuuk State Supreme Court Appellate Panel continued yesterday evening until 9:30 p.m. It was announced that the panel would reconvene at 9:00 this morning with a final ruling, but that time came and went while parties waited outside
for the hearing to continue. Those in attendance at the previously scheduled inauguration also waited for a court decision, which did not come until shortly before noon—the mandated time under the Chuuk Constitution for the oaths of office to take place. Governor Narruhn had scheduled the inauguration for two hours earlier than the Constitution allows. Though details of the Appellate Panel’s decision are not yet available, essentially, as soon as the ruling came down, the inauguration began.
Challengers Mark Mailo and Joe Enlet election, citing multiple improprieties had filed objections to the March 4 regarding the conduct of the election
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More WWII-era ordnance found at CTEC; Schools reopen after DPS clearance By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press
April 12, 2025 Pohnpei—On April 11, the Pohnpei Department of Public Safety issued clearance for students of the COM-FSM Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) and Kolonia Elementary School to return to classes after those schools were closed following the discovery of more explosive devices on the CTEC compound.
War II unexploded ordnance (UXOs), also known as Explosive Remnants of War (ERWs), had been found—again within the CTEC compound.
Pohnpei DPS issued notices to CTEC and Kolonia Elementary School to cancel classes to avoid exposing students to the safety hazard. The notice also warned the general public, the nearby community of Daini, and nearby businesses and offices to “be aware and refrain from entering the compound where these explosive ordnances have On April 10, the Pohnpei Department been found.” of Public Safety released a public announcement warning that more World On April 11, DPS updated Stanley
Etse, Secretary of the Department of Education, on the then-current situation regarding the UXOs. They expressed appreciation for the swift response to cancel classes for the protection of students and faculty, but also said that the eminent danger had passed and students could return to school. The letter stated that on the first day, six projectiles and two hand grenades were uncovered. On the second day, five projectiles and four cartridge propellants were found. Cartridge Click here for continuation on page 6
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