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Remarks of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Areas
The Honorable Anthony M. Babauta
To
Partners of the Salt River Bay
Marine Research and Education Center

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
November 23, 2009

Thank you Governor deJongh and members of his Cabinet, Congresswoman Donna Christiansen, distinguished members of the consortium of universities that make up the Joint Institute for Caribbean Marine Studies, distinguished members of the Virgin Islands Legislature, Superintendent Tutein, guests, partners and friends. It is indeed an honor to join all of you today, here in this beautiful setting overlooking Salt River Bay and the Caribbean Sea.  more

Address Of Assistant Secretary Of The Interior For Insular Areas Anthony Babauta To The Twenty-Eighth
U.S. Virgin Island Legislature
November 19, 2009

President Louis Patrick Hill and honorable members of the Twenty-eighth Legislature - Thank you for you for the opportunity to address you and the people of the United States Virgin Islands. It is a privilege to be the first Assistant Secretary to appear before this body. As a son of one of your sister territories, I want to personally thank you as a Chamorro for the honor you bestowed on Peter Cepeda who lost his life here in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. However unfortunate, it demonstrates both the graciousness and gratitude fellow islanders have for one another. more

U.S. Embassy In Micronesia Honors All U.S. Military Veterans

First Sergeant (U.S. Army-ret) Frank Semens salutes the American flag after laying a wreath.

Pohnpei, Micronesia (November 13, 2009) – On Wednesday, November 11, Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia hosted ceremonies honoring all Micronesians and Americans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

Attendees at the ceremony included FSM President Emanuel Mori, FSM Vice Speaker Frederico Primo, Pohnpei State Governor John Ehsa, Pohnpei State Legislature Speaker Nelson Pelep, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and other FSM and State Government Officials, as well as local veterans and their families, including family members of soldiers who perished in combat.  more

The Marshall Islands Inaugurates a New President

Speaker Alvin Jacklick, President Jurelang Zedkaia, U.S. Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Martha Campbell.  Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Majuro.

Washington, D.C. (November 3, 2009) – After two previously unsuccessful votes of no-confidence in the Marshall Islands Nitijela (Parliament), President Litokwa Tomeing was removed on October 21, 2009, as the Fourth President of the Marshall Islands after a third vote of no-confidence. The former President continues in the Nitijela as the Senator from Wotje Atoll until the end of his elected term.  more