January 14, 2022

POHNPEI HIGH SCHOOL JEOPARDY COMPETITION Governor Oliver attended the first-ever high school jeopardy competition that took place at the PICS High School Gymnasium on January 12, 2022. Seven public and private high school teams competed against each other in subjects ranging from math, language, science to Pohnpei studies. Reverend Bruce Enicar blessed the opening of the event, and Director of the Department of Education, Mr. Stanley Etse welcomed Governor Oliver and all the high school students, teachers, parents, and family to the first-ever Pohnpei High School Jeopardy competition. In his brief remarks, Governor Oliver thanked Director Etse and the organizing committee for helping to motivate and inspire the future of Pohnpei through this competition. He expressed gratitude for being able to attend such an inspiring event among intelligent and bright students, saying “I know I will learn something new, today”. He reassured the students that their teachers, parents, school, and the Department of Education all share a common goal, to help each of them grow in mind, body, and spirit. He encouraged each of them to move forward with their education and remember to return home to help Pohnpei. Governor Oliver closed his remarks saying thanks and appreciation are just words, but our actions always express the greatest thanks and appreciation. After 50 questions and a 5-minute break in the middle of the competition, the team with the most points was Our Lady of Mercy High School. Our Lady of Mercy High School – 37 points Seventh-Day Adventist High School – 34 points PICS High School – 33 points Madolenihmw High School – 29 points Nanpei Memorial High School – 29 points Pohnpei Catholic High School – 27 points Calvary Christian Academy – 26 points Closing the event was Mr. Pressler Martin, Chief Curriculum & Instruction. He told the students that they are all winners for stepping up to compete today. He thanked them for their participation and advised them that this will be an annual event that will get better and better each year. Congratulations to all the students who competed in the first-ever Pohnpei High School Jeopardy competition.

Kalahngan to Mr. Patterson Shed, Mrs. Daisy Nanpei-Cantero, and Mrs. Suzanne Lowe Gallen for joining Governor Oliver, members of his cabinet, and the Governor’s office to mark the 2nd year of the Oliver/Perman administration.

Governor Oliver officially received and welcomed H.E. Hisashi Michigami, Japanese Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on Friday, January 14, 2022. The Governor was joined by the Director of the Department of Resources and Development, Mr. Hubert Yamada, Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Peteriko Hairens, and Chief of Staff, Mr. Kapilly Capelle. H.E. Michigami was joined by his Deputy Chief Mission, Mr. Kentaro Mizuuchi. During the courtesy call, Ambassador Michigami expressed his happiness over the projects that have been implemented through the Embassy of Japan’s grant aid assistance to help with Pohnpei’s development. He also thanked Governor Oliver and the Pohnpei State Government for their support and assistance with his arrival to Pohnpei. Ambassador Michigami said he was excited to see the rest of Pohnpei and visit the other states of the FSM. Governor Oliver thanked Ambassador Michigami for the Embassy of Japan’s continued support through their grassroots aid program, scholarships, and community projects. He mentioned projects like the Nan Madol Information Center, the new recycling center at Dekehtik, the Palikir elementary school renovation, and the upcoming seaport expansion that will greatly increase Pohnpei’s seaport capacity, as examples of Japan’s important contributions to development in Pohnpei. Governor Oliver looks forward to working with Ambassador Michigami and the Embassy of Japan to further the longstanding friendship and cooperation between our people. The Embassy of Japan is one of four resident Diplomatic missions in Pohnpei State and is located on the 2nd floor of One World Plaza in Kolonia Town.