Financial Intelligence Unit is informing the public to be careful as there have been reports of counterfeit money being circulated. [restrict] Reports have gone to business and FIU further warns public to look out for possible counterfeit bills in $20, $50 and $100 denominations and report suspicious bills to Criminal Investigation Unit (CID) at 488-3412 […]
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Court restrains Ngarchelong State from enforcing NSGL 16-68
By: L.N. Reklai October 21, 2016 (Koror) Palau Supreme Court granted a Temporary Restraining Order to the Office of Special Prosecutor on behalf of the Republic of Palau, to preserve the status quo, to restrain Ngarchelong State Government, Ngarchelong State Legislature and Ngarchelong State Governor from enforcing NSGL 16-68 or to take any action relating […]
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Ngaraard Collective Clam Farm See Export Income
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, four members of the Ngebuked giant clam collective farm led by senior members, Skeras Hideos and Augustine Ngirchorachl, and accompanied by their advisor, Legislator Sharp Sakuma, came to BMR to receive their income derived from an export of their clam seedlings to the aquarium trade. [restrict] The clams seedlings exported […]
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PICRC showcased preliminary assessment of Ngerkebesang Marine Protected Area to PPR Managers
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Victor Nestor, a researcher from Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) gave a presentation about Ngerkebesang Marine Protected Area (MPA) to managers and supervisors from Palau Pacific Resort (PPR). In 2002, with the combined efforts of PPR and Koror State Government, the Ngerkebesang MPA was established. What makes the Ngerkebesang […]
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Fijian PM urge Pacific countries to ratify UNCAT
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has urged Pacific nations to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment (UNCAT). Speaking in Nadi today, Bainimarama said Fiji is delighted to be hosting the regional workshop on the implementation of UNCAT in the Pacific. [restrict] “I’m delighted as Prime Minister to be […]
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Airai Elementary School received assistance
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter Airai Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-tiling of the school’s computer lab, through the assistance of Honorable Delegate Mr. Frank Kyota, this week. [restrict] School principal, Appolonia R. Sasao said the teachers, staff, students and parents of the school expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Honorable Delegate […]