The complete streets initiative is moving forward with the pilot project at the Asahi Road in Koror State. Xavier Matsutaro, Palau’s Climate Change Coordinator said that in coordination with the organization Kotel A Deureng and Koror State Government the initiative will make the roads in the island nation accessible for everyone, from motorists, bikers and […]
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U.S. DEA assists Belau Drug Enforcement Task Force combat drug trafficking
(Koror, Palau) The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) joined forces with Belau Drug Enforcement Taskforce to combat the illegal drug trade in Palau. U.S. DEA Agent will be working closely with BDEFT and other law enforcements to conduct training aimed at expanding their capacity and strengthening the efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking. [restrict] […]
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Inauguration funding impasse broken
January 5, 2016 (Koror, Palau) The Senate last night has finally agreed to spend money on the upcoming inauguration and waive national procurement laws. Six senators voted to fund the Jan. 19 inauguration activities for $200,000 and gave its green light to President Remengesau’s proposal to forgo procurement laws with 14 days left before the […]
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Dengue fever incidences rise during rainy season
Between October and December, there were more than 40 cases alone of dengue fever in Palau, according to the Office of the President. In a briefing on January 4, Press Secretary Olkeriil Kazuo said that according to the Bureau of Public Health because it’s the rainy season the rain not only brings forth common colds […]
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OEK passes landmark child care center bill
The Olbiil Era Kelulau has passed a landmark measure and much needed standards to regulating child care centers in Palau. Senate Bill 9-149,SD1, HD1 was passed on third and final reading yesterday by the Senate. The bill has been stuck at the House of Delegates since 2015, but last week the delegates finally passed the […]
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Attorney Ngiraikelau to be sworn in as Associate Justice
By: L.N. Reklai January 5, 2017 (Koror, Palau) A successful local attorney Oldiais Ngiraikelau, will be sworn –in on Monday, January 6, 2017, as an Associate Justice to serve on the Trial Division of Palau Supreme Court. [restrict] Mr. Ngiraikelau was highly recommended out of the 51 applicants, by Judicial Nominating Commission to President Tommy […]