State block grants, SS benefits restored By: L.N. Reklai October 4, 2016 (Koror) An impasse between House and Senate over the amendment to the language of Continuing Budget Authorization, was broken and RPPL 9-63 was signed into law yesterday. “We are very happy that you (OEK) were able to resolve this issue and ensure that […]
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Cycle of Life Exhibition introduced to guests at Belau National Museum
By Francis Talasasa , Reporter The country’s 22nd independence celebration has brought a look back to Palau’s culture and history on the ‘cycle of life’ demonstration at the Belau National Museum. Visiting guests, diplomatic officials , government ministers and officials took part and witnessed the program on Friday night. [restrict] Minister for the community and Cultural […]
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Inside Taiwan’s historical and cultural renaissance
By: L.N. Reklai September 30, 2016 (Taiwan) Known mostly for its advancements in technology and manufacturing as well as its dominant ethnic Chinese nationality, Taiwan is showing itself to be much more complex and richer in many ways than expected. Ensconced in the middle of a bustling Taiwan is quiet national park containing one of […]
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Japanese movie star receives Special Goodwill Ambassdor for Tourism
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter A special Independence cocktail party night at the Belau National Museum during the weekend has been remarkable as a representation of the President and Minister of State Billy Kuartei awarded a special recognition to a Japanese female movie star, Miss Tanaka for her contribution toward Tourism in Palau. [restrict] Minister Kuartei […]
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Bank of Guam® Recognized Three Times in 10 Days
Two National Awards and Local Pika Recognition October 3, 2016, Hagatna, Guam – Bank of Guam won three recognition awards within a 10 day period in September 2016. The Bank was named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the U.S. by the Institute for Extraordinary Banking™ in Chicago, Illinois. Awarded the Institute’s […]
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Bills to re-open public land claims and reinstate visa, dead
Resurrection very likely By: L.N. Reklai October 3, 2016 (Koror) The two controversial subjects, re-opening of claims to public lands and reinstating the visa requirement that have had the House and the Senate and the rest of Palau community divided, have died after both houses of OEK rejected their Conference Committee reports. [restrict] After months […]