Forty-three students from Koror Elementary School and G.B. Harris Elementary School spread love on the streets of Koror by flashing banners that help raise awareness on Cancer. The event, which was held on Friday afternoon along the main road near the Palau National Gym, was spearheaded by the Omub-Cancer Coalition in partnership with the Ministry […]
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Senate rejects President’s two ambassadorial nominees
The Senate yesterday rejected two ambassadorial nominees of President Tommy Remengesau Jr. In a vote of 4 yes and 8 no, Honorary Consul Nguyen San Mien Nhuan was given a thumbs down by the Senate to serve as Palau Ambassador to Palau, while Rabih Reaidy, nominated as Palau Ambassador to UAE didn’t get the nod […]
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Kanai introduces resolution, recognizes social media outlets importance
Del Gibson Kanai, who was last week a subject of a deluge of criticism, is now acknowledging the importance of social media outlets in “allowing for the free flow of information and expression.” Kanai yesterday authored a resolution “urging the Ministry of State to establish an online platform to disseminate accurate and complete information to […]
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Palau financial future secured, Trust Fund changed to perpetual fund
“I believe we can now be confident about Palau’s future, especially having addressed those concerns economists have had about the possibility of Palau depleting its trust funds and not be able to sustain itself in the future,” expressed President Remengesau Jr. following the report that United States have agreed to change Palau’s Trust Fund status […]
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First annual National Day of Action Parade held
Palau held its very first Annual National Day of Action parade from Bar ra Meketii to Ernguul Park in Koror on September 15, 2018. The activity concluded a week of various activities that promotes preparedness during disasters and national emergencies. There were a total of twenty (20) decorated platforms or floats that participated in the […]
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Palau’s goal of improving agricultural production
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)