Author Archives: Island Times Staff

Reapportionment Commission decides after one year delay By: L.N. Reklai June 29, 2016 (Koror) “The Senate shall be composed of the thirteen (13) members to be popularly elected in a Single Senatorial District.” This was the decision issued by the Congressional Reapportionment Commission (CRC) to the members of media and public on Wednesday, June 20th. […]

By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) The Supplemental Budget proposal submitted by President Remengesau in May of this year, requested for $3,424,000 additional funds to pay for recurring programs and activities, pay for some of the expenses incurred during the drought, including water bills for residences during the two-month drought period and other new items such […]

$10 fee to transfer a registration of a vehicle to new owner By: L.N. Reklai June 29, 2016 (Koror) Belau Submarine Cable Corporation (BSCC) received its funding appropriation of $305,000 when President Remengesau Jr. signed SB 9-61 into law RPPL 9-60, on Wednesday.  The BSCC funding which lapsed under RPPL 9-47, was a rider on […]

By: L.N. Reklai A  House bill to develop national street names and home address system is referred back by President Remengesau for further consideration. “The capacity and need for uniform street and address system is evident as are the benefits…and time has come for implementation,” stated the President Remengesau in his referral letter. [restrict] The […]

From June 22nd to 25th, Japan’s Junior Chamber International (JCI) visited Palau for a special week of festivities, music concerts, learning and fun. JCI is a nonprofit organization of young active citizens aged 18 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities. [restrict] Nearly 1,600 spectators filled Ernguul Central Park […]