Tmetuchl told reporters that respective committees are conducting the confirmation hearings. The committees have conducted public hearings on the appointments of Sandra Pierantozzi, State Minister appointee; Scott Yano as Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs; and Youlsau Bells as Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism.
Tmetuchl said a public hearing has been scheduled to the appointments of Stevenson Kuartei as Health Minister; Masa-Aki Emesiochl as Education Minister.He added that Senate is expected to come up with their decision by the end of the week.Under appointees awaiting public hearings are Johnny Gibbons as Minister of Justice; Peleliu Governor Jackson Ngiraingas as Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce; Special Prosecutor nominee Michael Copeland and Compact negotiator Joshua Koshiba.President Johnson Toribiong has earlier called for the expeditious action on the appointments so that the Ministers can start their work.Pending the confirmation, Toribiong has directed all directors of the ministries to take over the work.
