Resolve your dispute within 45 days or else it will be resolved for you by the court, is essentially the language in the court order issued on Civil Action No. 18-077 this April, a dispute regarding who rightfully should hold the titles of Ngeribkal clan and therefore over Tiull land within Ngerbeched hamlet of Koror […]
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SORA calls for greater ownership of Palau’s growth
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. in his State of the Republic Address yesterday says its time the leaders and the people of Palau “take greater ownership of our continued growth and economic well-being.” Citing that Palau’s development strides have changed its international classification from “Medium Income Country” to “High Income Country” and such achievement has unfortunate […]
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Expansion work on airport terminal breaks ground
The work to expand and improve Palau’s international airport began April 14thmarked by a ground breaking ceremony attended by representative of Palau’s elected and traditional leadership, private sector and the representatives of JATCO and SOJITZ Corporation, the Palau partners in the improvement of the airport. The event also marked the official turnover of the staff […]
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Local markets flooded with Tuna as exports limited
A tuna company, Palau Tuna Inc., has flooded the local market with tuna due to inability to sell outside of Palau. According to tuna company’s legal counsel, what they could not sell locally, they have donated to schools, hospitals and other agencies but still have tons available. The company had asked the Ministry of Natural […]
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Senate approves 6 presidential board appointees
The senate, on first day of its 10th Regular Session, approved six presidential appointees, three of which were re-appointments. Mr. Elia Yobech, Alvina Rehuher Timarong and Juliet Ngotel were re-appointed to the Environmental Quality Protection Board. All three were renewed for three more years on the EQPB. The Senate approved the appointment of Gaafar Ucher […]
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Senate introduces cyber-bullying bill
The senate adopted on its first reading a bill that would make passing or disclosing an image or video of another “identifiable” person in the “nude” or “engaging in sexual conduct” without those people’s consent a crime, a violation of privacy under 17 PNC Section 4413. The bill would also make “Cyber-bullying” a crime under […]