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By: L.N. Reklai October 6, 2016 (Koror) Republic of China (Taiwan) 105th Independence anniversary was commemorated last night by citizens of the Republic of China in Palau, led by His Excellency Ambassador Michael Tseng and witnessed by the President of the Republic of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr. and local dignitaries. [restrict] “Politically, Taiwan enjoys a […]

By: L.N. Reklai October 7, 2016  (Airai) A ceremony to celebrate completion of capital improvement projects in Palau was held at Palau International Airport in Airai State yesterday. The projects completed cost well over $30 million dollars and the new projects to break ground cost approximately $1.490 million dollars. [restrict] Out of the 12 projects, […]

By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Unofficial results of the recent national primary election shows incumbent President Tommy Remengesau Jr. with total of 4,951 votes out of the total vote cast of 9,903.  Surangel Whipps Jr. followed with 3,762 or 37.5% of total votes cast for the Office of the President. [restrict] For the vice presidential […]

By Francis Talasasa , Reporter Guam-based Consulate General of the Philippines Edgar Tomas Q Auxillian is here in Koror and conducting a second consular mission to perform passport reviews for Philippine nationals residing in Palau. [restrict] The review began on October 4 and ends October 7. As of October 6, a total of more than two […]

By: L.N. ReklaiOctober 5, 2016 (Koror) Mindszenty High School received a seed funding from Taiwan Small Grants to start a Robotics Program in their school. [restrict] “This program utilizes the coolness of robotics and the excitement of head to head competition to inspire and engage students.  The students will walk through the design and build […]

By: L.N. Reklai October 6, 2016 (Koror) A Presidential Proclamation No: 16-190 declaring October 10th as World Mental Health Day, was signed today by President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and witnessed by members of Palau Behavioral Health Advisory Council, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Ministry of Health. [restrict] Themed “Dignity in Mental Health-Psychological & Mental […]