The success of an event is mostly associated with statistics but success could not only be accounted in terms of quantity but also of quality. The Konqer Palau 2018 that was held last October 6 and 7 had, without a doubt, garnered a big number of participants and spectators. I can say this because since […]
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Amid dissent, Palau’s president remains firm with his support for Taiwan
Amid news of dissent among Palauan government leaders in terms of showing support for China or Taiwan, President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. remains firm with his stance in supporting the latter. President Remengesau, in his letter of congratulations for Taiwan’s celebration of its 107th National Day that was addressed to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen, reiterated that […]
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Palau’s new Special Prosecutor mulls legislation to protect “whistleblowers”
The new Special Prosecutor April Dawn Cripps shared her plans to work on a legislation that will protect whistleblowers or people who expose illegal or unethical activities perpetrated by public officials. Cripps, in an interview with the media during the sidelines of the swearing in ceremony at the President’s Satellite Office in Meyuns yesterday, said […]
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Remengesau declares Oct. 10 as mental health day
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. has issued a presidential proclamation declaring October 10 as the national mental health day in Palau in support of the worldwide observance of mental health day themed “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.” In his presidential proclamation dated October 8, Remengesau encourages parents and teachers in helping the […]
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Over 1k gathered for Konqer 2018 in Palau
The normally calm weekend in Palau transformed into days filled with activities and enthusiasm as over a thousand participants and spectators gathered to join and watch this year’s Konqer Palau that was staged by Konqer Sports and the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) on October 6 and 7. Palau’s Konqer 2018 was divided in two events […]
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New SP re-echoes commitment to a five-year term
The newly sworn in Special Prosecutor April Dawn Cripps re-echoed her willingness to commit to a five-year term in an interview with the media during the sidelines of the swearing in ceremony at the President’s Satellite Office in Meyuns yesterday, October 8. Cripps told the media that she will begin the work by visiting all […]