November 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from the Office of the Governor! #Enginkehlap #Pohnpei #thanksgiving2021

  Congratulations to the students and teachers who participated in the first Christmas Tree contest for Pohnpei High Schools! The winners were announced today at the Governor’s conference room. The Christmas trees were judged on their creativity, originality, uniqueness, materials used, and overall impact. The Christmas trees were made from recyclable materials. Before announcing the winners, Governor Oliver congratulated all the students for their hard work and creativity. He acknowledged the great work they accomplished and encouraged them to inspire and motivate their underclassmen to be as creative and innovative as they are. He also congratulated the Director of Education, Stanley Etse, and his staff for setting up the contest and thanked the judges for their participation. He shared a memory from his younger years, reflecting on the difference that teachers have made in all our lives. He closed by telling the students to be positive, to look forward because they are the future of Pohnpei, saying “if not you, then who? If not now, then when?” 1st Place: Pohnpei Catholic School (PCS) 2nd Place: Our Lady of Mercy High School (OLMCHS) 3rd Place: Nanpei Memorial High School (NMHS) 4th Place (TIE): Madolenihmw High School/Calvary Christian Academy 5th Place: PICS High School 6th Place: Ohwa Christian High School

THANKSGIVING ADMIN LEAVE: In the spirit of celebrating Thanksgiving 2021, Governor Oliver hereby authorizes all Directors and Office/Agency heads to allow employees to take administrative leave in the afternoon of Thursday, November 25, 2021, while ensuring that all State Government essential services be attended to as a matter of priority PDF File Below: thanksgiving

FROM THE POHNPEI STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING PARADE. THEME: BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS TOGETHER FOR ANTI-BULLYING “The Department of Public Safety wishes to invite the general public, individual or group to join us in this year’s campaign and parade on Anti-Bullying scheduled on the 3rd of December 2021 at 5 p.m. from the Spanish Wall to the Executive Building where a short program and remark from the Director of the Department of Public Safety and Government Leadership, thereafter the Lighting of the Christmas tree to welcome the coming of the Christmas Season. Interested party may pick up Registration form from the Dept. of Public Safety Office or inbox us your email address and we’ll send you the form. Should you have any questions please feel free to comment or inbox our fb page or email pohnpeidetective@gmail.com     Visit the Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page for more information on how to register: https://www.facebook.com/pohnpeistatedps

Governor Oliver attended a graduation ceremony at the Department of Public Safety on Friday, November 5, 2021. The Director of the Department of Public Safety, Mr. Patrick Carl, delivered welcoming remarks and explained that 12 personnel were re-certified, 5 new certifications, and 3 volunteers completed an Emergency Responder Course taught by Instructor and Consultant from Guam, Mr. Darren Burrier. Additionally, a First Aid/CPR Instructor course was delivered with four instructors completing the course and teaching their first class to 10 Public Safety employees already. Click to view the ceremony: https://youtu.be/hCQoeuHkUDA Instructor and consultant, Mr. Darren Burrier, delivered remarks before presenting certificates of completion with Governor Oliver, Director Carl, and Chief of Fire &Emergency Services Joseph Ainstain. He spoke of the firefighter’s increased knowledge and confidence, noting that their skills and level of proficiency shown during their training is something for Pohnpei to be proud of. He made special note of the three volunteers who completed the training course. Governor Oliver commended the firefighters, policemen, and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to complete the course. He reminded them all that they are entrusted with the public’s trust for emergency services and on behalf of the people of Pohnpei expressed deep appreciation and gratitude for their service. He also made special note of the volunteer’s time and dedication and for the families’ patience and understanding. A special award of service was presented to Mr. Kenio Harry, now retired, for his years of service as an Ambulance Driver. Mrs. Norleen Oliver Deorio presented the award on behalf of the Director of the Department of Health and Social Services. Firefighter Jimmy Edward was the Valedictorian of the class with Firefighter Sergeant Josen Villazon as the Salutatorian. Emergency Response Course (EMR) re-certificate: 1. Director Patrick Carl 2. Chief Joseph Ainstain 3. Captain Wendolin Lainos 4. Lt. Jason Gonzaga 5. Sgt. Antricko Amor 6. Sgt. Joson Villazon 7. Sgt. Wesley Ferdinand 8. Firefighter I Alfred Damarlane 9. Ambulance Driver (AD) Kostan Primo 10. AD Dalfred Perez 11. AD Benites Ponapart 12. AD Welly John New EMR Certificate: 1. Firefighter (FF) I Mike Lucas 2. FF I Jimmy Edward 3. FF I Logan Daniel 4. FF I Alray Cantero 5. FF I Fernando Atles Volunteer EMR certificate: 1. Pentura Kariti 2. Dwayne David 3. Stivick Jacob First Aid/CPR Instructor Course Certificate: 1. Director Patrick Carl 2. Chief Joseph Ainstain 3. Lt. Jason Gonzaga 4. FF I Mike Lucas First Aid and CPR Certificate: 1. Sgt Jermis Noket 2. PO I Jerren Herson 3. Detective Alvin Martin 4. Detective Brenson Rodriguez 5. Correction Officer Kenray Maino 6. Correction Officer Releen Helgenberger 7. Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) Sgt. Antonio Mallarme Jr. 8. DFT Lucas Ifamilik Jr. 9. Patrol Officer Jason Moya 10. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Ponapart Special Award: Mr. Kenio Harry

MEHN KAPEHSE ME PIDADA WIEPEN REPATRIATION Pakair ong weipokon. Pohnpei COVID-19 Emergency Task Force men patohwen kapehse ong tohn wehi me pidada wiepen ketkihlong de patohwanlong application en CQE de Certificate of Qualified Entry. Koaros me men sapahldo de pwurodo Pohnpei sang nan wein maslikin FSM kan pahn anahene audehda CQE Application form online ni link me pato ni Ohpis en Kepina website pohnpeistate.gov.fm. Ong kalelapak de mengihtik kan, komw kak kadar email ong pohnpeicovid19taskforce@gmail.com de call 320-3109. Dahnge kan me anahne kapatapatieng nan application kan iei: 1. Kilel en Passport 2. Kilel en lahsin Passport Immigration stamp. 3. Kisin likoun doken silasil en COVID-19 ong irail akan me sounpar 18 patohda. 4. Kisin likoun kadehde sang skuhl ong irail tohn skuhl kan. 5. Me pil anahn ong me Medical Referral de soumwahu a) Kisin likoun seiloaki soumwahu, me rasehng LOA de Letter Of Authorization sang MiCare OH b) Kisin likoun imwenwini sang toahkte me kasalehda me kak kelehpw seiloak de me sohte kak kelehpw seiloak anahne en mie me pahn iangih pwehn sowese nan erein seiloak. En pil sansal me wiepen petehkpen CQE Application kan pahn idawehn koasoandi me pato nan Constitutional Emergency Order me wie manaman, ninduen eh keirekdi nan CQE Application pahn “Travel Category” de “Kahrepen Seiloak”. Mwurin application kan ahr pahn alahldi, Pohnpei COVID-19 Emergency Task Force pahn patohieng nan petehkpe kan oh patohwanda update kan nan email. See Translation

On Friday, November 5, 2021, Governor Oliver administered oaths of administration to Pohnpei Transportation Authority (PTA) Commissioner, Mr. Berney Martin, PTA board member, Mr. Baldesar Sardis and Pohnpei Port Authority board members, Mr. Mike Loyola and Mr. Joseph Saimon. Hon. Stevick A. Edwin, Speaker of the 10th Pohnpei State Legislature joined Governor Oliver to congratulate the Commissioner and Board members, reminding them of their important duties and responsibilities. Governor Oliver thanked the Speaker and Chairperson of the Public works, transportation and communication committee, Hon. Herolyn Movick for their support to confirm the Commissioner and new board members. Congratulations to the new Commissioner and board members!

Governor Oliver hereby grants two (2) hours of administrative leave on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, to all legal residents of Sapwauhfik, Pingelap, Nett, and Madolenihmw who are Pohnpei State employees to cast their votes. Pohnpei State employees involved in the election will be granted eight hours of administrative leave. All Office Managers and Supervisors are to ensure that essential public services are not compromised.

NEMPEHN EDEN WASAHN USUHS KOHPWA BOX NO.1 IMWEN MATHIAS VICTOR PAREM BOX NO.2 IMWEN SALTER LOHN LENGER BOX NO. 3 IMWEN CLAUDIO LIGOHR PALIPOWE BOX NO. 4 IMWEN NELSIN IRIARTE BOX NO. 5 IMWEN MARIO WILSON PALIAIS BOX NO. 6 OHPIS EN WEIHN NETT BOX NO. 7 Nahs en Meitik BOX NO. 8 Imwen Rihda Sercy BOX NO. 9 Imwen Isihkio Padahk BOX NO. 10 Nahs en kousapw Doaroapoap BOX NO. 11 IMWEN DARO PLUHS SEVEN HOUSE