By: L.N. Reklai June 6, 2016 (Koror) “We will be opening at least one of the three (3) bids on the Koror-Airai Sanitation Improvement Project sometime this week,” reported PPUC CEO Kione Isechal on the progress of the ADB funded Koror-Airai Sanitation Improvement Project. “The project is divided into 3 bids and all are expected […]
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Senator Senior denies HOTL allegations
Claiming attempts to discredit her integrity By: L.N. Reklai June 6, 2016 (Ngerulmud) “It appears that the House of Traditional Leaders simply wishes to malign my name and through their letters have manifested their malicious intent to discredit my integrity,” claimed Senator Uduch Sengebau-Senior in her letter to Senate President Chin regarding statements made by […]
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Over $31m CIP projects reported for 2nd Qtr. 2016
By: L.N. Reklai April 2016 (Koror) Over $31 million dollars in capital improvement projects were reported in different stages of implementation this 2nd Quarter of FY 2016, according to report from CIP Office Manager Brian Melairei to Minister of MPIIC Charles Obichang. [restrict] Many of the projects included in this report are 2015 projects that […]
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Palau prepares for climate change adaptation
By: L.N. Reklai The project to assist the 8 Pacific Island Countries to improve their capacities to access climate change funds has started with its initial steps in Palau. [restrict] Institutional Strengthening in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to Adapt to Climate Change (ISACC) is a regional climate change adaptation project, funded by USAID and implemented […]
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Responsible Tourism Campaign Debut at Eco-Paradise Radio Station
The Responsible Tourism is a new project that aims to develop and implement a campaign to introduce concepts and practices in providing the Palauan experience and at the same time protecting Palau’s fragile environment within the tourism industry. The campaign focuses on raising awareness of responsible tourism practices in three key stakeholder groups: Palauan communities, […]
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Palau begins development of the PNMS research and monitoring plan
Science and monitoring is one of the key component of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) and is necessary for its management. A good research plan will provide the necessary information that management need to make good decisions regarding Sanctuary. To help in the development of the research plan, Palau engaged Dr. Alan Friedlander, Chief […]