A mandatory water rationing was imposed in Koror and Airai starting yesterday, leading to water supply interruptions that are scheduled every 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. In a public advisory, the National Emergency Committee (NEC)advised the public to conserve water after it declared Palau under Water Shortage Alert level 2 starting March 24. [restrict] […]
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Palau compact funded in omnibus bill
Washington D.C. – US President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Omnibus Funding Agreement which included the funding to finalize the 2010 Palau Compact Review Agreement between the United States and Palau. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said that funding the 2010 Palau Compact Review Agreement demonstrates the continued U.S. commitment to Palau and the Western […]
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Tropical depression Jelawat moves West-Northwest
Palauans woke up to a gloomy sky coupled with rainy and windy weather yesterday morning as Tropical Depression Jelawat moved West-Northwest at 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. As of 8 a.m. yesterday, Special Weather update of the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) and the National Weather Service showed that Tropical Depression […]
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10-year moratorium on killing, harvesting of Hawksbill turtles pushed
The 10TH Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) passed on third and final reading the bill that proposed to impose a moratorium on the killing and harvesting of Hawksbill turtles and to increase penalties for its unlawful takings or use. [restrict] Senate Bill 10-5, SD4, HD2 which was introduced by Senators John Skebong, Phillip Reklai, Rukebai Inabo, […]
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1,600 rabbitfishes harvested at Aqua Pro Farm
The Aqua Pro Farm in Malakal had harvested its first batch of 1,600 rabbitfishes on March 22. Minister Umiich Sengebau of Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism (MNRET), Peleliu Governor Temmy Shmull Sr. and Counselor Jason Huang of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassy were among the invited to witness the harvesting of rabbitfish. […]
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Beth Adelbai deported
Beth Adelbai a.k.a Lillibeth Ann Garcia Sision, was deported on March 23, 2018 to her country of the Philippines when her request to delay deportation pending her application for executive clemency was denied. [restrict] Ms. Adelbai had sought executive clemency with support from many locals and Filipinos. She filed her claim for clemency in February […]