Today, The Diplomat magazine published an article entitled, "America’s Micronesia Problem: The end of the Compact of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia would have serious repercussions." Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Tom Matelski, the article sets out the problem facing the … [Read more...]
FSM Resolutionʻs Implications on FSM Citizens in CNMI
Today, the Saipan Tribune published an article entitled, "Resolution has implications on FSM citizens," in which CNMI and Guam leadership weigh in on the congressional resolution from the FSM Congress. The article quoted Governor Eloy S. Inos through Press secretary Ivan A. Blanco, US Congresswoman … [Read more...]
Senator Romolow Responds to Compact Termination Questions
On December 3, 2015, Senator Robson Romolow emailed to me his official response to my blog about his sponsorship of a congressional resolution to terminate the Compact of Free Association (COFA) treaty with the United States. In his written response which he also posted on his Facebook page, Senator … [Read more...]
Senator Romolow wants to end the Compact. Why?
I was disheartened to read the recent FSM Congressional resolution dated November 19, 2015, C.R. No. 19-155, calling for a termination of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the United States no later than the year 2018. My sadness turned to embarrassment when I noticed that my own … [Read more...]
Chuuk Congressmen Call for Compact Termination
On November 19, 2015, two members of the Chuuk delegation to the FSM Congress, Senators Romolow and Fasy Nethon along with Senator Figir from Yap co-sponsored a Congressional Resolution 19-155 (Download Now) requesting the FSM President to terminate the Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the … [Read more...]