November 15, 2016 (Koror) Mass tourism is not a phenomenon unique to Palau and there are successful lessons on reducing it and mitigating it that can be learned from countries similar to Palau in attractions as well as challenges as reported by Palau Visitors Authority Managing Director Nanae Singeo during the presentation to members of […]
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61 days missing with no leads
By: L.N. Reklai November 18, 2016 (Koror) Today marks the 61 days since Ms. Ochob Jaycee Sotto Iyar, a 36 year old mother of six, went missing on September 17, 2016. [restrict] Despite public announcements in all media outlets and social media, no word of her whereabouts has surfaced. According to sources, the police has […]
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President Remengesau Jr.’s address at COP22
Urges collective resolve to implement Paris Agreement (Marrakech, Morrocco) President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. shortly after the 2016 general election ended in Palau, flew to Marakech, Monaco to attend the COP22, pushing for the global resolve to implement the historic Paris Agreement. [restrict] “It is an honor to address you on this historic occasion […]
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7 incumbent Guam senators voted out of office
By: L.N. Reklai Whereas Palau’s 9th OEK retained most of its incumbent senators and delegates, Guam, according to recent report of its November 8th election removed seven out of the 15 incoment senators. [restrict] According to reports, people of Guam were focusing on issues as opposed to name recognition and family affiliations. A controversial issue […]
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Certification of Votes General Election-Nov. 01, 2016
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the following persons are hereby declared as the winning candidates in the said election: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr. [restrict] OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch SENATE-OLBIIL ERA KELULAU Steve Kuartei Frank Kyota Mason Ngirchechebangel Whipps Aric Mos Nakamura Mark U. Rudimch Hokkons Baules Phillip […]
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President Remengesau urged countries to deliver on the promise of Paris Agreement
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter His Excellency Tommy E. Remengesau Jnr has called on participating countries at COP 22 at Marrakech in Morocco to put more ambition and momentum so that all nations must come to facilitative dialogue in 2018. Addressing his speech to King of Morocco his Majesty Mohammed VI, Excellencies and colleagues, President Remengesau […]