Ambassador Jessica Lee of the Republic of China-Taiwan to the Republic of Palau issued a statement yesterday on behalf of her government calling for China to exercise self-restrain and not escalate conflict, to heed the call of international community to maintain peace and stability in the region. China in response to US Speaker Pelosi’s visit […]
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Ambassador Richelle Turner was pleased to attend the launching of Project Okeuid today with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment, Minister Steven Victor. Project Okeuid, will see the development of a database that will inform MAFE’s approach to strengthening domestic food security while protecting the environment. The Australian-funded project, implemented by Beyond Essential […]
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Bill to criminalize distribution of sensitive and intimate images passes Senate
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang A bill to criminalize unauthorized distribution of pornographic pictures and videos passed its 3rd and final reading on Tuesday, September 19, in the Senate. In light of last year’s and this year’s circulation of many viral pornographic videos and pictures, Delegate Timothy Sinsak and other delegates initiated the bill amending Chapter […]
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Whipps says Palau feels the effect of Ukraine invasion by Russia
Calls for Peace and Stability worldwide President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau has called for peace and stability worldwide, as the Ukraine invasion by Russia has had ripple effects on Palau and other nations’ economies. Palau is susceptible to external factors and has already been suffering from the drop in tourism and the worldwide delay […]
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Senate proposes Continuing Budget Resolution,
House accuses Senate of politicizing budget process Senate passed on 3rd reading two bills, the FY 2024 proposed budget bill HB 11-114-11, HD1, SD6, and a bill to criminalize the distribution of intimate or sensitive images that also contained a Continuing Budget Resolution for FY 2024. Both bills passed 3rd reading on September 19, 2023, […]
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Gov’t seeks permanent order stopping Uludong and TBN from publishing patient information
The government is seeking a permanent order to stop Moses Uludong and Tia Belau Newspaper from publishing patient information relating to the pending Civil Action No. 23-102, a case where a former doctor(plaintiff) is suing the Ministry of Health and Human Services for breach of contract. The government argues that disclosing confidential patient information is […]
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Ngeremlengui State Scholarship for SY 2023-2024 awarded to Vereen
This is the 7th year that the Palau National Scholarship Board has administered the Ngeremlengui State Scholarship (NSS). The Government of Ngeremlengui State created this scholarship to support its young people in reaching their educational goals. The eligibility criteria requires the recipient to be a graduating high school senior from Ngeremlengui, State, with at least […]