April 26, 2021

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Governor Oliver met with the Assistant Manager of Pohnpei Branch of the FSM Social Security Administration, Mrs. Trueleen Albert, and Investigating Officer, Mr. Kester Etse Salvador in the Governor’s Office, Peilapalap, Kolonia. The purpose of this meeting was to inform Governor Oliver that the Pohnpei Branch will be hosting an awareness event, Social Security Awareness Week.   Mrs. Albert advised the Governor that Social Security Awareness Week will be from April 27-30, 2021, and will be held at the Kolonia-China Friendship Gym.  Each day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Social Security Staff will hold awareness presentations on the following topics: FSM Social Security Administration (FSMSSA) Tax, IT and Accounting, FSMSSA, Pohnpei Branch roles, and responsibilities.  Governor Oliver thanked Mrs. Albert and Mr. Salvador for their visit and was happy to hear that awareness will be provided to the public concerning this very important organization.  The public is encouraged to attend and learn more about the FSM Social Security Administration benefits, programs, and services.            

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, 21 students from the Sapwalap, Madolenihmw Early Childhood Education (ECE) Center visited the Governor’s Office and toured the Pohnpei State Government Administration Building.  The students, teachers, and parents were welcomed by the Director of the Department of Education, Mr. Stanley Etse, in the Governor’s Conference Room.  The students were then given a tour of the building, starting with a visit to Governor’s Office. Governor Oliver received the students, teachers, and parents to the Governor’s Office, which he advised is their office as well.  He encouraged the students to continue to learn and work hard and shared some information about the Governor’s Office, including a quick history lesson that included the names of the previous Governors of Pohnpei.  He thanked the teachers and parents for their support of the student’s education. The students were each presented with a backpack that contained a water bottle, crayons, and coloring books from the Governor’s Office, and notebooks and pencils donated by Ray and Dors.