By Francis Talasasa ,Reporter Australia has announced its objective to focus more on Private- Public Partnerships with their grants and technical assistance to Palau. This was echoed by the Australian Ambassador to Palau HE George A. Fraser during the recent independence courtesy call at the Presidential Office. [restrict] Through past support rendered by Australia on […]
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Palau Marine Environment program successful
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter Two states in Palau’s northern reefs Kayangel and Ngarchelong has benefited from a Marine Environment Program conducted by WILDAID Marine Program last month. A source from the WildAid website through the Presidential confirmed, the reefs are monitored to ensure that small scale fishing is done in a sustainable manner with a better […]
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Pacific States Dialogue on Human Rights
Suva, Fiji – ‘Sharing Universal Periodic Review (UPR) stories and mapping implementation strategies’ is the theme of a four-day consultation this week (11-14 October) with 30 government representatives from 12 Pacific States. The consultation is organised by the Pacific Community (SPC) through its Regional Rights Resource Team, at the Novotel Hotel in Nadi, Fiji. [restrict] […]
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Licking the Knife
Eskimos trap wolves for their fur. They make warm and beautiful coats. Here’s how they kill a wolf, Eskimo Style. Up in the arctic circle there is a tribe of Eskimos who have learned to set a very simple yet effective trap for wolves. First they sharpen a knife razor sharp. Then they dip it […]
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A judge was interviewing a wom…
A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is the foundation of this case?” [restrict] “It is […]
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Fiji, PNG to help other Pacific nations
Papua New Guinea and Fiji will continue to play major roles in supporting other smaller island nations in the region in terms of development, PNG Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato says. “Fiji and Papua New Guinea will be two of the biggest Melanesian brothers who look to the future, who look to the issues that concern […]