By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cryptocurrency executives went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to say their fast-growing industry understands more regulation is likely coming, but they don’t want it to squelch the next wave of the internet or send it offshore to other countries. Leaders from major crypto exchanges, mining and […]
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Transformative changemakers named UN’s 2021 Champions of the Earth
NAIROBI – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced its 2021 Champions of the Earth. The Champions were chosen for their transformative impact on the environment and their leadership in advancing bold and decisive action on behalf of people and the planet. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award, the […]
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U.S, Australia confident amid Omicron variant in Fiji
SUVA 1 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Australia and the United States will continue to allow their citizens – thousands of them – to travel to Fiji amid the Pacific island nation recording its first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus this week. The Australians and Americans are arriving in droves at Fiji’s Nadi International […]
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Quarantine in Taiwan with “travel bubble”
Palauans flying to Taiwan will go through quarantine like every other traveler. This is despite the travel bubble arrangement between these two countries dubbed by Palau as the “Sterile Corridor”. Palauans who fly into Taiwan for medical attention are mandated to undergo quarantine. Referral Patients escorts will also undergo strict quarantine in isolated hospital rooms […]
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Japan’s Health Screening “KENSING” Ship Arrived in Palau to Prevent NCDs
On 30 November, 2021, Peace Winds Japan held the unveiling ceremony for the health screening KENSING ship at the Marine Law pier in Koror. The event was attended by H.E.Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, H.E. Akira Karasawa, Ambassador of Japan to Palau, Hon. Uduch Sengebau Senior, Hon.Gustav Aitaro, Minister of […]
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Taiwan Embassy donates UAS1,000 to the Friends of the PNMS to pursue sustainable development in Palau
On November 30, Ambassador Jessica C. Lee delivered a check of $1,000 to the Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (FRIENDS), in support of its projects to pursue sustainable development and the annual Palau Pledge Cigarette Butt Challenge. In attendance were FRIENDS President Adolph Demei and Vice President Elia Yobech. Ambassador Jessica C. Lee […]