Help is being sought for 35 patients that are currently undergoing hemodialysis treatment in Palau. Delegate Jonathan Isechal in a letter to Dr. Victor Yano, Chairman of Palau Health Care Fund (HCF) Governing Board, a body overseeing the implementation of the national health insurance, requested HCF to amend its regulations to cover costs of treatment […]
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Court dismisses case against KSPLA and Sea Ventures
Koror State law unconstitutional, violates contract clause After nearly five years of litigation, Court issued an order dismissing the case brought against Koror State Public Land Authority (KSPLA) and Palau Sea Ventures by Koror State Legislature. The court ruled that Koror State Public Benefit Act law violated the national Constitution’s Article IV, Section 6, Contract […]
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Housing development loans ready to roll out
The $15 million dollar Housing Development Loan Program (HDLP) is ready to roll out after the signing of Subsidiary Agreements on Wednesday August 28, 2019. Finance Minister Elbuchel Sadang , Palau National Development Bank (NDBP) Chairperson Eberdil Rechebei and Palau Housing Authority (PHA) Managing Director Frida Delmau signed off on the Subsidiary Agreements that establish […]
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PAPA airline to suspend flights
Palau Asia Pacific Air Inc. will be suspending its thrice a week flights between Palau and Macau beginning this August 31st according to its press release issued yesterday. The notice also said that the airline plans to resume services either in September or October or within 30 to 40 days. The airline cites changes to […]
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Tiull leases void, Demei is Chief Ngiribkal: Court
The court this week ruled that the 40 leases and land use rights issued by Chief Ngiribkal Robat Demei to residents of Bkulatiull were void but affirmed Robat Demei’s claim as chief Ngiribkal of Ngeribkal clan of Ngerbeched. Judgment on Ngeribkal clan titles and Bkulatiull land dispute was finally issued this week. The case has […]
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Proposed amendment to allow for deduction of paid salaries of non-citizens from GRT
“I will be introducing a rider in the upcoming budget bill to correct the oversight made under RPPL 9-18,” said Delegate Jonathan Isechal, Chairman House of Ways & Means Committee of the removal of the $5,000 non-citizen salary deductible from business gross revenue report before payment of taxes. Bureau of Taxation and Revenue issued a […]