Category Archives: Kosrae Island

Kosrae Unofficial Results – FSM National Elections

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Katrina

TweetHere are the unofficial results for last Tuesday’s elections: Four Year Senate Seat Alik L. Alik => 2042 Fred N. Skilling => 840 Two Year Senate Seat Paliknoa K. Welly (unopposed) => 2953 Referendums: (PL 15-60) Make Senate Terms Uniform … Continue reading →

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Japanese Earthquake Impact

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Katrina

TweetAs you all know today Japan has suffered from a terrible earthquake and subsequent tsunami. It appears that our region has escaped injury from the earthquake generated tsunami. According to NOAA’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center the tsunami measured 2.1 ft … Continue reading →

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Kosrae Island Final Election Results

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Katrina

TweetHere are this morning’s results for the runoff elections for the Kosrae State Governor and Lt. Governor. These results are still unofficial. I should be able to update the elections page with the final certified results tomorrow. The unofficial total … Continue reading →

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Kosrae Runoff Elections – Jan 4, 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Katrina

TweetThe runoff elections for offices of Kosrae State Governor and Lt. Governor were held yesterday. The unofficial local ballot count: Governor Lyndon H. Jackson => 1672 Nena S. Nena => 1189 Lt. Governor Carson N. Sigrah => 1585 Semeon J. … Continue reading →

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Kosrae Island General Elections

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Katrina

TweetOops! This isn’t quite correct, Speaker Jackson and Senator Phillip do have the highest number of votes, but not enough to be declared the winner. There will be a run off election in January. Although the November 2 elections results … Continue reading →

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University of Washington Exploration Seminar

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Katrina

TweetThe University of Washington Exploration Seminar students and instructors left yesterday after an intensive three weeks. The class “Culture and Conservation on Kosrae” covered the island ecosystems from the reefs to the mountain tops. They worked closely with local experts … Continue reading →

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Kosrae State Economic Summit

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Katrina

TweetWhew! The last few weeks have been *busy*! Last week Kosrae State held a excellent two day Economic Summit focused on the development of small businesses here on Kosrae and in the FSM as a whole. The Kosrae Chamber of … Continue reading →

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Kosrae Events 2009

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Katrina

Tweet October 30, 2009 – Bank of Guam Grand Opening! The new BOG branch offers full service banking, including ATM service. October 23-24, 2009 – Hundreds gathered in Lelu for the All Kosrae Canoe Races. Two intensive days of racing … Continue reading →

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Kosrae Events 2008

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Katrina

Tweet November and December – Kosrae Clean Campaign: Kosrae Visitors Bureau, Kosrae Island Resource Management Agency and Public Works as well as the four Mayors’ offices are collaborating in a project to remove old vehicles and other debris from the … Continue reading →

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