Denarau, Fiji 6 December 2016: Concern over the “disproportionate burden” placed on small islands by some conservation management initiatives was highlighted repeatedly by members of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) during the first two days of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) now meeting in Fiji. Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing […]
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Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) Make sure you get your daily dose of laughter and try to come out of your shell a bit more, Aries. This is an important time for you to let go of your inhibitions and open up to the world. You may find that there’s a sober tone to your emotions, […]
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“DeWill 2 Live” reminds of deadly results of drunk driving
By: L.N. Reklai November 6, 2016 (Koror) “DeWill 2 Live Campaign” once again reminds the community of the high cost of drunk or drugged driving with people coming together every afternoon to the roadside with signs reminding people not to drink and drive. As Palau observes the Red Ribbon month (November 23 to January 31), […]
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Kanai challenges judges’ authority to render decision in appeal case
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Bisure Kanai, a petitioner, had filed a petition challenging Justices Kathleen Salii and Lourdes F. Materne, questioning their rights and authority to issue a decision in a Civil Appeal Case No. 15-026. In his petition, Mr. Kanai argues that Associate Justices Kathleen Salii and Lourdes Materne, both Associate Justices of […]
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New Zealand Prime Minister announced resignation
By: L.N. Reklai December 5, 2016 (New Zealand) New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced his decision to resign from his post as the Prime Minister of New Zealand after 8 years in office. The decision which took his country by surprise is said to be something that he had been thinking about for about […]
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Boundary between Ngeremlengui and Ngardmau now set
Ngeremlengui gains Ngerchelechuus, Ngardmau gains reef By: L.N. Reklai (Ngerulmud, Palau) Appellate Court upheld the Trial Court’s decision on November 16, 2016, delineating the boundary between Ngeremlengui and Ngardmau from reef to the highest mountain. [restrict] Affirming the Trial Division’s decision, the Appellate Division basing its decision on the municipal charters, put the boundary marker […]