Agriculture Director Fernando Sengebau, in his speech during the showcasing of Taiwan’s agricultural products at the Palasia Hotel, expressed Palau’s goal of having the same quality agricultural produces planted and produced in Palau’s very own soil. Sengebau reiterated that in the meantime, Palau can now enjoy good quality produce from Taiwan. (Rhealyn C. Pojas)
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Agri trade with Taiwan officially opens after eight years since first attempt
Expect fresher agricultural products to hit the market come November with the arrival of the first shipment of vegetables and fruits from Taiwan as the result of the official opening of agricultural trade with Palau that took eight years to make. Agriculture Director Fernando Sengebau said in an interview with Island Times yesterday evening that […]
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How to be a ranger
Koror State Government’s Conservation and Law Enforcement Director Jennifer Olegeriil (center) personally inspected each Koror State Ranger and Conservation Officer during the mid-year inspection conducted on September 12. Olegeriil also reminded the officers that they should exercise discipline, integrity, and honesty. With her in the photo is Governor Franco Gibbons (leftmost). (Rhealyn C. Pojas)
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PAN practitioners participate in one-week RBM training
Protected Areas Network (PAN) practitioners from different states conducted one-week Results Based Management (RBM) training on September 10-13, to ensure every detail of their operations and services contribute to their desired results. The RBM training, which is funded by the $150,000 small grants program, is just one of the series of events to be conducted […]
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Koror State Rangers, COs inspected
Koror State Rangers and Conservation Officers (COs)were once again reminded with their main duties and responsibilities during their quarterly inspection yesterday, September 12. Koror State Government’s Conservation and Law Enforcement Director Jennifer Olegeriil told Island Times that the inspection is very important as it is also an opportunity to remind the Rangers and the Cos […]
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Palau does not want to miss opportunity of establishing embassy in UAE: Sadang
Finance Minister Elbuchel Sadang told the media that Palau does not want to miss the opportunity of establishing an embassy in the United Arab Emirates, adding that there is a need for the country to look “globally” to make sure it will not miss assistance from Arab countries. Sadang’s statement followed after being asked by […]