It just can’t issue any decisions on land ownership or hold hearings By : L.N. Reklai August 11, 2016 (Koror) With over 500 land cases pending at Land Court, the law PNC Title 35 Section 1304 as amended by RPPL 9-56, giving Land Court the mandate to “hold hearings and make determinations with respect to […]
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New ROC Ambassador meets President Remengesau
The Republic of China’s (Taiwan) new Ambassador to Palau, Michael Y.K Tseng, today presented his credentials to President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. and members of his cabinet during a brief ceremony at the nation’s capitol. [restrict] During his presentation, Mr. Tseng reaffirmed his country’s full commitment and dedication to ensure that the Republic of China […]
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Koror State awards $300K to PPUC Sewer System
Governor Yositaka “Yosi” Adachi signed a Koror State FY 2016 Supplemental Budget Act (K10-291-2016), authorizing and appropriating $300,000.00 as a loan package to assist the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) in its efforts to maintain problematic Sewer Pump Stations throughout Koror. [restrict] Governor Adachi and the Koror State Legislature share the concern that continuing breakdown […]
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Visitor arrivals for July increase
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) July visitor arrival reports from Palau Visitors Authority shows a slight increase in number of visitors for the month of July compared to last month of June and to same time last year. Total number of arrivals for the month of July 2016 is 12,494 compared to last month of […]
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2016 Tourism Forum held
Looking for balance between tourism growth and sustainability By: L.N. Reklai August 10, 2016 (Koror) Over 200 people from the tourism industry, public sector, state governments and the community, joined the 2016 Tourism Forum, held on August 9th, 2016 at Paradise Island Hotel. Themed, “Unifying Industry, Community and Visitors, the forum sought to bring in […]
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Supporting the Important Role of Non State Actors in Policy Development Across the Pacific
Non-State Actors (NSA) play a vital role in policy development and implementation across the Pacific region. Ensuring civil society and private sector organizations have the capacity to participate effectively is a priority for the Pacific Islands Forum. [restrict] This week NSA representatives from 15 Forum Island Countries have gathered in Suva to participate in a […]