Nadi, Fiji – Private and public sector nursery operators and stakeholders, particularly in the cane belt area, will be gathering in Nadi this week to discuss issues, share experiences and new ideas at a forum hosted by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the European Union. [restrict] The Horticulture Nursery Operators Forum (from 6 to 8 […]
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Deck stacked against local entrepreneurs
Palau Private Sector Assessment recommends solutions By: L.N. Reklai June 2, 2016 (Koror) “The deck is stacked against Palauans,” stated Paul Holden, Lead Economist of Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative during the presentation of Palau Private Sector Assessment Report. Limited access to finance, difficulty in starting a business and poor performance of State owned telecom […]
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Overflowing sewer getting worse
Lack of public information causing frustration By: L.N. Reklai July 4, 2016 (Koror, Palau) For over two months now, raw sewage had been flowing directly into the ocean from 8 pump stations in Koror. Reports of raw sewage pouring out of manholes in many areas of Koror including Malakal where it is flowing into offices […]
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Elliot Udui to join PIF Election Observer Team for Nauru Election
A free, safe and credible election is what the Pacific Islands Forum Electoral Team will be looking for when they observe the election in Nauru on July 9th. The team begins arriving in Nauru over the coming days to begin their assessment of the preparations leading into polling day. The team comprises representatives from three […]
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Palau Cove Resort formally opens
By: L.N. Reklai July 1, 2016 (Koror) Palau Cove Resort formally opened its doors on July 1, 2016. Packed by locals, residents, businessmen, and public officials, the opening was a lively event with live music performance, open bar, full buffet and minimal speeches. [restrict] Senate President Camsek Elias Chin officially cut the ceremonial ribbon to […]
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Mandara Spa celebrates 10 years in Palau
Opened its newly renovated facilities By: L.N. Reklai (Koror-Palau) Mandara Spa at the Palau Pacific Resort marked its 10th year anniversary in Palau this July 4th, 2016. The anniversary is celebrated by the re-opening of its newly renovated facilities designed to provide the unique Mandara Spa experience of refinement and beauty. [restrict] This event also […]