On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Strategic Planning Working Group held their first planning meeting at the Kedarm Conference Room at Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC). [restrict] Those present at the meeting came from all agencies deemed necessary for the PNMS to succeed: PICRC, Palau Conservation Society (PCS), Ministry […]
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Matson Navigation Company Pays Tribute to Master Navigator Pius “Mau” Piailug
The father of Palau Community College (PCC) Non-Instrumental Navigation Instructor Sesario Sewralur, Master Navigator Pius “Mau” Piailug, was recently honored by the Matson Navigation Company Inc. In recognition of his contribution to the revival of non-traditional navigation traditions in the Pacific islands, Matson named a vessel after Master Navigator Mau. A ceremony in celebration of the vessel being […]
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Taiwan boosting solar power systems
The government is pushing to make solar power systems more common in Taiwan, a move that Premier Lin Chuan said will diversify the nation’s energy portfolio, make the island more energy self-sufficient, and stimulate domestic demand and employment. [restrict] After hearing the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ report on its two-year photovoltaic promotion project, he instructed […]
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Niue, the world’s largest atoll becomes part of the Pristine Seas project
Niueans on the “Rock” are excited about being part of the global Pristine Seas initiative which aims to help “protect some of the last wild places in the world’s ocean” Niue’s Minister for Natural Resources, Billy Talagi, is widely acknowledged as the driving force behind the Niue arm project. [restrict] “It’s very exciting for all […]
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TRO denied! Absentee ballots to be counted
By: L.N. Reklai October 3, 2016 (Koror) TRO is denied and absentee ballots casted for the national primary election on September 27, 2016 will be counted today. Court order denied granting of Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Richard Silmai, Joel Toribiong, Ephraim Ngirachitei, Moses Yobech, Israel Demei and Richard Sandei’s (plaintiffs) request to […]
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Bundled mailing of multiple ballots not illegal
No recount for Ngiwal election ballots By: L. N. Reklai October 3, 2016 (Koror) Sending a number of properly sealed ballots together in one large postmarked envelope is not illegal, according to a Court judgment issued on September 29, 2016 in the case of Emory Mesubed vs. Palau Election Commission. Ruling in favor of Palau […]