Palau’s Permanent Representative to the United Nation Ambassador Ngedikes Olai Uludong during her speech at the United Nation General Assembly high level meeting on March 28. Palau’s United Nation Ambassador Ngedikes Olai Uludong said in her speech during the United Nation General Assembly high level meeting on March 28 that attracting foreign investors for the […]
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FIC imposes moratorium on crypto operations in Palau
Representation Image The Financial Institution Commission (FIC) has stepped in to clamp down against cryptocurrency start-ups using Palau’s name to gain investors by imposing a moratorium against any new applicant who wishes to engage in financial activities involving virtual assets and currency. In a resolution adopted on March 19, the governing board of FIC said […]
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No more Anti-Personnel mines in Peleliu says Governor Shmull
Governor Shmull (File Photo) “I would like it on record that Peleliu State believes the presence of Anti-Personnel (AP) land mines has been eradicated from our State,” issued Governor Temmy Shmull in a statement commemorating the International Mine Awareness Day on April 4th which is also the 75th anniversary of the year of the Battle […]
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PAPA to start direct flights from Taiwan to Saipan
Logo of Palau Asia Pacific Air (Source: CH-Aviation) Palau Asia Pacific Air (PAPA) has plans to start direct flight services between Taiwan and Saipan in June. In a press conference held at Taipei on the 28th March, PAPA gave out an announcement about plans to fly three charter flights every two week between Taipei and […]
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Water supply to be held back in Koror on Wednesday this week
Representational Image The water will be turned off on the 3rd of April from 1pm to 4pm in all of Koror except Malakal as the Sewage Pump Station 1 has been temporarily shut down in order to relocate its power supply. The shutting down of the pump has made it necessary to cut off water supply […]
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Assessment of the Second World War and its repercussions on the Pacific Islands
Representational Image The world has witnessed drastic effects of two world wars, and every time there are tensions escalating between two nations it is alarming for other nations as it could lead to a third world war. The Pacific Ocean has been the area of Japanese aggression in Second World War and counter attack by […]