By:L.N. Reklai The annual Asian Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies conference is held this week from November 28 to December 2nd in Manila, Philippines. The annual event is a popular event for many because of the location and the timing being in the Philippines before the holiday season. [restrict] The event is attended annually by […]
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No deal on Land Court, HOD rejects conferee report
By:L.N. Reklai November 21, 2016 (Ngerulmud) Once again, the attempt to breathe life into Land Court fails as the House of Delegates in their 29th Special Session voted to reject the Conference Committee Report on the Senate bill 9-188,SD1, HD1,CD1. Senate in their session also on the same day, voted to adopt the Conference Committee […]
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Statement by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting
(Lima, Peru) Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors and Senior Officials from Member Economies; Representatives of Observers and International Organizations, Invited dignitaries, Ladies and Gentlemen A very warm greetings to you all from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) on behalf of the Secretary General, Dame Meg Taylor, who unfortunately is unable to join you this week. It is […]
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FIA draft bill pending with President
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) A bill aimed at improving the existing foreign investment policy in Palau is now pending before President Remengesau Jr. Copies of the draft bill had been circulated by the Office of President to various organizations and agencies for comments. House bill 9-6-1 had earlier passed both houses and sent to […]
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Taiwan Short Film Competition
The 2016 Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition is now receiving submissions. The event gives aspiring filmmakers the chance to reach out to the world with their personal stories about Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the event organizer, encourages the submission of films that reflect the trendiest aspects of life in Taiwan. [restrict] Entries […]
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Tropical disturbance watch
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter A weak Tropical disturbance (98W) watch has been issued by Palau National Weather Service this week November 21. A statement by PNWS Social media page explained the disturbance is centered 4N141E about 420 nautical miles to Republic of Palau southeast movements. [restrict] Models show the circulation making its passage near Palau […]