Handover Ceremony for the Project for the Security Enhancement at Pohnpei Port
2026/10/22
On October 19, Chargée d'affaires a.i. TADA attended the handover ceremony for the Project for the Security Enhancement at Pohnpei Port, provided under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project.
This project aims to improve security at the port through the installation of a traffic surveillance facility and related equipment on the premises of the Pohnpei Port Authority (PPA), thereby enhancing the safety of the residents of Pohnpei State and helping prevent human trafficking and drug smuggling.
In her remarks, Chargée d'affaires a.i. TADA expressed her appreciation to all those who contributed to the project. She stated that she hopes the project will contribute to strengthening security at Pohnpei Port and ensure a secure environment for all residents of Pohnpei State by helping prevent crimes such as human trafficking and drug smuggling.
Governor Stevenson A. JOSEPH of Pohnpei State expressed his appreciation to the Government of Japan for its continued support to Pohnpei State. He stated that the State Government recognizes crimes such as human trafficking as a serious challenge and described the project as an important first step toward strengthening security at Pohnpei Port. He further noted that the State Government would work closely with the Department of Public Safety and PPA to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Pohnpei.
Mr. Grilly JACK, General Manager of PPA, expressed his gratitude to the Government of Japan for its generous support. He pledged that the facility and equipment provided under the project would be responsibly maintained and managed by PPA. He further reaffirmed PPA’s commitment to strengthening security at Pohnpei Port.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Eltes N. PELEP, Director of the Department of Public Safety of the Pohnpei State, Mr. Bronson MARTIN, Chief of Police of the Department of Public Safety of the Pohnpei State, Mr. Truvein ESIEL, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of PPA, Mr. Alik J. ALIK, Member of the Board of Directors of PPA, and others.
This project aims to improve security at the port through the installation of a traffic surveillance facility and related equipment on the premises of the Pohnpei Port Authority (PPA), thereby enhancing the safety of the residents of Pohnpei State and helping prevent human trafficking and drug smuggling.
In her remarks, Chargée d'affaires a.i. TADA expressed her appreciation to all those who contributed to the project. She stated that she hopes the project will contribute to strengthening security at Pohnpei Port and ensure a secure environment for all residents of Pohnpei State by helping prevent crimes such as human trafficking and drug smuggling.
Governor Stevenson A. JOSEPH of Pohnpei State expressed his appreciation to the Government of Japan for its continued support to Pohnpei State. He stated that the State Government recognizes crimes such as human trafficking as a serious challenge and described the project as an important first step toward strengthening security at Pohnpei Port. He further noted that the State Government would work closely with the Department of Public Safety and PPA to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Pohnpei.
Mr. Grilly JACK, General Manager of PPA, expressed his gratitude to the Government of Japan for its generous support. He pledged that the facility and equipment provided under the project would be responsibly maintained and managed by PPA. He further reaffirmed PPA’s commitment to strengthening security at Pohnpei Port.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Eltes N. PELEP, Director of the Department of Public Safety of the Pohnpei State, Mr. Bronson MARTIN, Chief of Police of the Department of Public Safety of the Pohnpei State, Mr. Truvein ESIEL, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of PPA, Mr. Alik J. ALIK, Member of the Board of Directors of PPA, and others.
Speech by Chargée d'affaires a.i. TADA
Speech by Governor JOSEPH of Pohnpei State
Speech by General Manager JACK of PPA
Handing over of the Commemorative Gift
Ribbon Cutting
Traffic Surveillance Facility and Related Equipment