Moch School: A Success in Motivating Island Minds

By Stephanie Osborne It’s only a tiny spec on a map, but when you finally locate and step foot on Moch Island, it has a contagious energy. The community shares a unique sense of family and initiative. I first experienced such energy during the summer of 2009 when I came to Moch for the first [...]

White Rice Increases the Risk of Diabetes (Suke)

It seems that everywhere you turn, another Chuukese is either dying or their legs amputated because of diabetes or suke. According to a large  clinical study conducted by the National Institute of Health, eating more white rice raises the risk for type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the largest growing health problems [...]

List of 27 Chuuk municipalities to receive CIP funds

The FSM Public Information Office has disclosed the names of the 27 municipalities in Chuuk and the amount owed to them from Compact I Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds ranging from a measly $7.03 for Wonei to a whopping $402,930.00 for Polowat. So far only Moch Municipality has completed the required paperwork and received a [...]

Chuuk’s education director Gardenia Aisek sets high goals & expects excellence

Since taking over on June 11, 2010 as the new Executive Director for the Chuuk State School System (CSSS), Mrs. Gardenia Aisek has already encountered the seemingly insurmountable Tonachaw of problems facing a dysfunctional department. Yet she has three positive things going for her since day one; First, there is no shortage of funds at [...]

Accountability for Chuuk’s CIP Funds Questioned

The recent wire transfer of $37,000 of capital improvement project (CIP) funds to Moch Municipality has raised some questions regarding proper accountability measures for these public funds. According to a press release from the FSM Public Information Office, President Mori had approved the release of these funds to over 27 Chuuk municipalities. Concerned that such [...]

Does Chuuk need a medical school or better elementary schools?

The FSM Public Information Office recently announced the endorsement of a new medical school that is close to open with its main campus on Chuuk. The project was initiated by a certain Dr. Christian Hong from Hanseo University, a South Korean institution with no medical college on its own campus. It is apparently supported by [...]

In Memoriam: A Personal Tribute to Mau Piailug

By James A. Naich. There are those who know Pius Mau Pialug far better than I do.  In this connection, I defer to his family, peers, and students to speak more authoritatively than I can about the accomplishments and legacy of the man. I beg leave only to pay my personal tribute of the highest [...]

In Memory of Joe Konno

By Asterio Takesy. Joe Konno was “larger than life” and never knew the meaning of fear. He was a self-confident man with large presence, and engaging strong personality with dry sense of humor that won’t quit. Self-motivated with exemplary work ethics and a wealth of knowledge on environment, Joe earned the respect and recognition of [...]

U.S. Military Hits Up Impoverished Micronesia for Recruits – ABC News

This recent article on ABC News tells of how young Micronesian citizens are being heavily recruited to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. While I don’t blame our youth for looking at the military as the only viable options for jobs and to pay for a college education, one has to stop and wonder whether [...]

Update on FSM Scholarship Board

Ran annim ngeni ami meinisin, I wanted to provide an update on FSM Scholarship as your representative on the Board.  I called the FSM Scholarship Staff yesterday about the release of the money for graduate and post-graduate scholarship funds and so far the money has not been disbursed.  The President did approve our list of [...]

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