Fishing rights fees to the sixteen state governments have been declining over the years but States have been receiving funds from sources such as Green fees, Vessel Day Scheme (VDS), Pristine Paradise Environment Fee (PPEF), Micronesia Challenge, and other appropriations according to report from the Ministry of Finance. These funds do not include the annual […]
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Making amends with nature: a year in review
A typical sunset in Palau as seen in Meyuns Causeway. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Not even the most vocal climate change skeptics can stop the tiny country of Palau from pursuing its goals in combating the effects of global warming. While others try to reduce climate change into nothing less than a myth, Palau strongly believes […]
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Suspect in fatal car crash faces charges
The suspect in a fatal car crash that took the life of a female student last November 30 is now facing charges before the trial division. Defendant Divine Tiul Sakuma, 25, was charged with one count of negligent homicide in the second degree and count two of negligent injury in the first degree following the […]
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Boy’s death inspires “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign
A statue built for DeWill Reklai, the boy who lost his life to a drunk driver 11 years ago, was lighted with candles on December 21 to commemorate his death and to remind the public of the cost of drunk-driving. A group of Palauans and foreigners commemorated the 11th year anniversary of the death of […]
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Order of the Rising Sun awardee honored by family, friends
Former Palau Ambassador to Japan Minoru Francisco Xavier Ueki (left) shared a photo with a guest during the dinner party organized by his family and friends to honor recognition bestowed upin him by the Japan government through the Order of the Rising Sun award. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Family and friends of former Palau Ambassador to […]
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Korean celebrities visit Palau to film popular TV show
The Korean TV show, “The Fishermen and the City”, filming at Airai’s Bai. (Contributed Photo) Sunday’s Moonlight set a beautiful back drop for the Korean TV Show called “The Fishermen and the City” at the Bai Ra Rengara Irrai Hosted by Korean Celebrities, Duckhwa/Lee (actor), Kyungkyu/Lee (comedian), Sunghun/Chu (ufc fighter) and Saeron/Kim (actress). The show […]