September 23, 2022

Governor Oliver welcomed Mr. Matthew Broome, Second Secretary, New Zealand Consulate General, Honolulu, HI to Peilapalap on Friday, September 23, 2022. During the introductory visit, Governor Oliver and Mr. Broome discussed various subjects of mutual interest and concern including Pohnpei’s political, social, and economic development and education. Governor Oliver thanked Mr. Broome for his visit and looked forward to continued cooperation with New Zealand through the FSM National Government. Governor Oliver was joined by Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Peteriko Hairens, and newly hired Protocol Officer, Mr. Emerson Eperiam. Mr. Broome was accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary Kenmore Salvador, FSM Department of Foreign Affairs. The New Zealand Consulate General Office in Honolulu, HI is accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Republic of the Marshall Islands.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Governor Oliver met with the Chief of Pohnpei State Social Services, Noriekka Lekka, Senior Citizens Coordinator Santos Abraham, and FSM Assistant Secretary of Social Affairs, Mr. Stuard Penias. The meeting was to inform Governor Oliver of the upcoming International Senior Citizens Day, October 1, 2022, and proposed activities for the event, which will be shared soon. Governor Oliver conveyed his support for this important event, and thanked Chief Lekka, Asst. Secretary Penias and Mr. Abraham for their visit and their collaboration with Pohnpei’s Senior citizens.