By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Palau Visitors Authority reports June tourist arrivals increased slightly by 2.2% compared to June of 2015. People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) showed growth while other markets continue to show decline. USA and Europe show growth compared to same month last year but compared to last […]
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2016 Congressional Reapportionment Commission sued
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Senate Reapportionment Commission and its Chairman Haruo Esang were sued on Monday, for their decision to have one district and 13 senators as published in their report on June 29, 2016. The suit filed by six individuals, Sabo Bultedaob, Johnny Tudong, Nestralda Mechaet, Meisai Chin, Kalistus Illuches and Salvador Tellames. […]
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Reimbursing VP Bells legal expenses questioned
By: L.N. Reklai July 13, 2016 (Koror) “When elected officials and employees are carrying out their official duties for the Republic’s benefit, they must be provided adequate support in all aspects including defense against legal claims. If such is not provided, then the Republic runs the risk of not receiving the best services from its […]
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Billionaire Mikata, representing Palau to UNESCO, an honorary Ambassador
Appointed by Toribiong administration, retained by Remengesau By: L.N. Reklai July 13, 2016 (Koror) A heated discussion in the Senate over the appointment of Mr. Taha Azmi Mikata, the Permanent Delegate of Palau to UNESCO, was raised when Senator Surangel Whipps Jr. provided information from the UNESCO site showing Mr. Mikata presenting letters of accreditation […]
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Fastenal and Matson Team up to help Palau
On May 27 2016, Fastenal, one of North America’s largest product distributors and Matson, a leader in Pacific shipping, teamed up to donate 1,512 cases of Fastenal purified drinking water to Palau during the most severe drought it has ever experienced. [restrict] The National Emergency Committee (NEC) distributed the water to all of the […]
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Speaker Anastacio leads Ngchesar & Aimeliik States delegation to ROC
From 27 June to 04 July 2016, a Palau Delegation embarked on Cultural Exchange Visit to Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). The Delegation was headed by the Hon. Sabino Anastacio, Speaker of the House of Delegates and the Hon. Duane Hideo, Governor of the State of Ngchesar and comprising of 2 other members of the […]