By: L.N. Reklai (Palau) November 1st of this year, the day of the national general election, is a national holiday called National Day of Democracy, established through Executive Order 313, signed in 2012 by former President Johnson Toribiong. [restrict] “..the most fundamental attribute of a true democracy is the right of the people to choose […]
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$6million expansion of Mariculture Center to commence soon
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) A signing ceremony to mark the beginning of the $6 million dollar project to renovate and improve Palau Mariculture Demonstration Center Facility will commence this Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The project, which has been in the pipeline for sometime, is expected to double the size of the current facility, to […]
Frank Kyota retires from IP&E after 29 yrs in fuel industry
By: L.N. Reklai October 10, 2016 (Koror) Delegate Frank Kyota, who is also Palau’s IP&E General Manager, retired from his job in the fuel industry after 29 years in the business. “I am retiring due to my desire to fully focus my attention on legislative work. After four years as delegate, I find that I […]
Ngirutang withdraws from Angaur race for governor
Pushes his state AO Ken Uehara to run for the post By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Angaur State Governor Marvin Ngirutang withdrew his name from the upcoming race for Angaur State governor in December 2016. Incumbent Governor Ngirutang had filed a nominating petition to run again for the office of the governor of Angaur State […]
Gov’t cracks down on drunk driving
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) The Office of the Attorney General has been filing more drunk driving cases lately, showing government’s push to reduce incidents of motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs. [restrict] In two recent cases filed, AG filed 3 counts against Leeroy Gerwin who fell […]
Thailand Mangrove crab farming specialists here February 2017
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter Thailand’s delegation comprised of aquaculture and agriculture industry leaders, headed by Ambassador Upatising has presented sustainable avenues in which Palau’s mangrove crab farmers can produce mangrove crab (Chemang) at a much higher and sustainable rate compared to methods used today. [restrict] This was announced during Thailand delegation’s visit to the Presidential office […]
