January 26, 2017- Since late November 2016, PPUC has received a total of 11 new sewer pumps. Since the arrival of these new pumps, PPUC Wastewater management and appropriate personnel have started installation work. New sewer pumps have been installed in Medalaii, Ngerbodel, Meyuns, and Delui and Butilei in Dngeronger hamlet. [restrict] On Wednesday January […]
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PI Fish carrier vessel owner claims it was not caught in Palau waters
The owner of the fish carrier suspected of illegally fishing in Palau waters has asked the court to dismiss the case filed against them by government prosecutors, citing that the vessel was found outside of the island nations’ territorial waters. [restrict] Counsel for San Lorenzo Ruiz Fishing Industry, Inc., a Philippine-based fishing company and owner […]
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Emais gets unanimous approval of the Senate
By: L.N. Reklai January 27, 2017 (Ngerulmud, Palau) The first presidential appointment of this 10th government to the Senate, received unanimous confirmation from all thirteen (13) Senators at yesterday’s Senate session. [restrict] Dr. Emais Roberts who was nominated to the position of Minister of Health, comes highly recommended by President Tommy Remengesau Jr. Former Minister […]
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SS says can’t implement new law to pay full benefits to 60 yr old retirees
Cites lack of actuary study and unclear language that creates differential treatment By: L.N. Reklai January 26, 2017 (Koror, Palau) Social Security Administration Board of Trustees have informed President Remengesau Jr. in a letter that they are unable at this time to implement Section 31 of RPPL 9-62, to lower the retirement age back to […]
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Flags fly at half-mast in honor of High Chief Ngirturong
By: L.N. Reklai January 26, 2017 (Ngerulmud, Palau) President Remengesau Jr. ordered all Republic of Palau flags to fly at half mast in honor of late High Chief Ngirturong Yamazaki Rengiil of Ngeremlengui in a Presidential Proclamation 17-200 on Tuesday. [restrict] Noting his lifelong accomplishments, the proclamation recognized him as a master builder, educator, government […]
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Despite US changed view on climate change, Palau to continue fight
President Remengesau said while United States might be taking a different direction on climate change issue, Palau would continue to be on the frontline of the global effort to combat the impacts of climate change. In a press conference, Jan. 25, Remengesau said Palau must be ready to put more of its own resources and […]