President Tommy Remengesau Jr. and the Micronesian leaders will push for selection of a new Secretary General for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat from Micronesia. Remengesau told reporters here that Palau would support a candidate from the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI). “The presidents and Heads of Delegation confirmed that it is Micronesia’s rotational […]
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Palau is selling Jellyfish Lake short with current fee: Koror State Legislator
The proponent behind the proposed increase of Jellyfish and Rock Island Fees said that the current pricing imposed on Palau’s famous attractions are too low for such very valuable resources. Koror State Legislator Kyonori Tellames, Koror State Legislature’s Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, told Island Times in an interview that the Jellyfish […]
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Koror State Legislature to consult CRRF on suggestions to limit numbers of tourists entering Jellyfish Lake
A Koror State legislator said that there is a plan to consult the Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF), the organization monitoring the Jellyfish Lake’s condition, regarding the public’s suggestion to limit numbers of tourists allowed to enter the lake due to environmental concerns. Koror State Legislator Kyonori Tellames, in an interview, said that the concern […]
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Japan,Taiwan favor delay of marine sanctuary law
Japan and Taiwan, two of Palau’s most generous allies are in support of the delay of the January 1, 2020 implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), to allow their fishermen to continue access of the nation’s tuna stocks. The Senate Committee on Resource, Commerce, Trade, and Development sought Japan and Taiwan embassies comments […]
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Nauru Airlines to extend footprints in Micronesia
Minister Assisting the President David Adeang of Nauru during the Micronesia Presidents’ Summit in Palau. (Rhealyn C. Pojas/File Photo) Nauru Airlines is expanding its service to the North Pacific, pursuing flights to Guam and eventually adding Palau to its Micronesia routes. David Adeang, the Nauru official who attended on behalf of the President Baron Waqa […]
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Move to lower power rate by subsidizing fuel cost thru PPEF introduced in congress
A measure to lower energy tariff rates by subsidizing fuel costs through a portion of the proceeds from the Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (PPEF) was introduced in the national congress on February 18. Senate bill no. 10-148, which was introduced by Senator Frank Kyota, seeks to amend 40 PNC § 2706 by setting aside $5 […]