The Palau-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is holding a seminar today, November 12, at the Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. building to discuss the implementation of Japan’s initiatives to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The JCM is an initiative by the Japan government to collaborate with other countries in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Under the JCM […]
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Authorities aim full prosecution of persons liable for ‘finning’ sharks: Chief
Marine Law Enforcement (DMLE) Chief Victor Remengesau said that their aim is to have the full prosecution of those who will be found liable for ‘finning’ sharks in Palau’s diving sites. Chief Victor, in an interview, said that that they have already talked to the Koror State Rangers about the incident but have so far […]
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More than $8K raised for Director Aguon in fundraising drive
A total of $8,322 was raised in a fundraising drive held on November 8 for Narcotics Enforcement Director Ismael Aguon. Vice Presidential Chief of Staff Earnest Ongidobel, in an interview, said that there had been 345 donors who helped raised the amount in support of the director whose car was previously set on fire by […]
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Karaoke fundraiser with the Palau Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence Club of PCC
Palau Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence Club hosted their very first karaoke fundraiser on November 7 at the PTHSE Building. The purpose of this fundraiser was not only to raise money for the club, but to apply all the things that they learned from their classes such as customer service and making various foods […]
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Palau Red Cross Society raises $24,555.78 for Japan after Typhoon Hagibis
A final tally from Palau Red Cross Society’s fundraiser showed $24,555.78 raised by Palau to help Japan after Typhoon Hagibis left a wake of devastation across Izu Peninsula on October 12 of this year. In an expression of gratitude, Ambassador Karasawa had this to say about the fundraiser: “I would like to say that on […]
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Palau’s plastic bag ban begins today
Palau’s law that bans the importation and distribution of plastic bags for commercial purposes takes effect today, November 8. Different agencies such as the Solid Waste Management Office, the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB), Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism (MNRET), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) gave out free eco-bags at the major […]