By: L.N. Reklai January 10, 2017 (Koror, Palau) A 551lb 92 Class WWII aircraft bomb was safely removed after Surangel construction crew digging the main road to lay the new water pipes in Malakal, unearthed what they immediately recognized to be a EWR (explosive war remnant). [restrict] A photo of the bomb was immediately sent […]
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PCC-CRE Locally Produced Milkfish Fry
In support of Palau’s aquacultural development in the area of commercial farming, the Cooperative Research & Extension of Palau Community College (PCC-CRE) recently implemented a project that supports the local production of milkfish (Chanos chanos). Milkfish are known as “aol” in Palau and their seeds are imported from outside sources. By establishing a local source […]
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Remenegsau says ministers do not need re-confirmation from Senate
President Remenegsau said ministers could continue to serve in his cabinet until such time as he dismisses them. This was his response to outgoing Sen. Joel Toribiong who claimed that under the Constitution a cabinet member who already been confirmed in the Senate must be re-confirmed following the installation of a new Congress. [restrict] Remengesau […]
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President urges coordinated and prompt approval of projects from EQPB
Calls for approval of 2 to 3 high-end projects by 2017 By: L.N. Reklai January 10, 2017 (Koror, Palau) President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. at a Tuesday meeting with the EQPB Board of Directors and staff, called for a more proactive, coordinated and prompt approval process for projects that meet “high-end” investment criteria. [restrict] Remengesau […]
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Customs Officer charged of pocketing departure tax and green fee payments.
January 12, Koror, Palau- The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in a criminal complaint with at least 50 charges, charged Bureau of Customs officer Eudora Lucio with offenses ranging from money laundering, theft of government property, tampering with government records, and misconduct in public office after allegedly pocketing close to $40,000 in departure tax […]
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Leaders asked PPUC not to bill Angaur State for water services
Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) has been urged by the President and leaders of Congress not to bill Angaur State residents water and wastewater service retroactive January 2016. President Remengesau, Senate President Elias Camsek Chin and House Speaker Sabino Anastacio said that under existing law, PPUC is prohibited from billing Anguar State residents.{restrict] In a […]