President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. said that the national government will be seeking the expertise of the Attorney General (AG) to review if the new law passed by Airai State imposing “impact fee” on all businesses clashes with the national law. In a press conference held on Wednesday, December 19, at the Presidential Office in Meyuns, […]
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Island Times’ most viewed stories in 2018
The year 2018 is almost over and another is yet to begin. But before we embark on another journey, let’s take a look at Island Times’ most viewed stories online. Island Times looked back at the stories we published throughout the year and based on the figures shown by the analytics tool, the following stories […]
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France declares support for Palau-Engie renewable project
The French government declared support for Palau’s planned 100-megawatt microgrid project. In a December 10 letter to President Tommy Remengesau Jr., Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Palau praised the island nation’s commitment towards a transition to clean energy. ENGIE EPS signed a 30-year agreement with Palau to construct a renewable energy project that will feature […]
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New PPA deal offers major price drop
Engie EPS exectives seated with Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries, and Commerce Charles Obichang (rightmost) during the leadership meeting held at the Old Era Kelulau Building in Koror on December 20. In response to Senate questioning, PPUC and the international renewable-energy producer Engie EPS have restructured their agreement with changes that they claim will save […]
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Chief Ngiraked keeps his clan land intact
Airai State’s traditional men’s meeting house. The court on Monday, December 17, granted Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to Chief Ngiraked Yukiwo Dengokl of Airai State to keep a deceased non-clan ranking member of Tmeleu Clan of Ordomel, Airai State from being buried in a plot of land called Ngerkiu that is traditionally held by high […]
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Taro stars the show: Taiwan Embassy hosts series of cooking workshop to promote taro
Chef Kuan, Bao-You of Taiwan during a cooking demonstration at the Palau Community College’s Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence building on December 11, 2018. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Do you want to see taro serve in ways you have probably never imagined before? Then hop on to the Taro Processing Workshop hosted by the Taiwan […]