By: L.N. Reklai July 25, 2016 (Koror) $5 million dollars of low interest housing loan funds for displaced families, affordable housing and low income families, was implemented yesterday through a Subsidiary Loan Agreement signed by Palau national government and Palau Housing Authority. The loan was acquired by the national government from Mega International Commercial Bank […]
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China advises tour agents not to sell Palau
Palau gov’t officials not worried about possible drop in PRC customers By: L.N. Reklai July 25, 2016 (Koror) “Yes, we have heard the news from China banning travel to Palau,” confirmed a Chinese tour operator yesterday during a phone interview regarding the recent news release stating that China issued travel ban to Palau, one of […]
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Man charged for imprisoning his girlfriend
By: L.N. Reklai July 21, 2016 (Koror) Attorney General charged Anfion Ridep for imprisoning his girlfriend Laurinda Dick in his house against her will, threatening and sexually assaulting her, three class C felony charges. [restrict] According to police report, Mr. Ridep, between July 16 and 19th, tied his girlfriend’s hands and feet to a bed […]
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Airai State hosts spectacular Palauan Night Market
On Friday, July 22nd, Airai State hosted one of the biggest and most spectacular Palau Night Markets with their best performers, culture and tasty cuisine. Held at the Ernguul Central Park, Airai State’s special guests included Ngatpang and Sonsorol States. [restrict] On a specially designed stage that included a traditional war canoe (kabekel), amazing performances […]
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Kayangel Chiefs support the newly adopted fisheries rules and regulations
The Northern Reef Technical team met with the chiefs of Kayangel on Thursday July 21, 2016 to give them an overview of the newly adopted Kayangel Fisheries Rules and Regulations and to update them on upcoming awareness activities that will be conducted in the state. [restrict] The new rules and regulations include permitting system, new […]
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US Ambassador Hyatt participates on a Fun Turtle and Tourist Snorkeling Site Monitoring with PCS, PICRC and KSG
On Friday July 22, 2016 United States of America Ambassador Hyatt and USDA –NRCS Paul Lake partook in a great joint effort between Palau Conservation Society (PCS), Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and Koror State Government. [restrict] The trip started with PCS staff Yalap Yalap and Phillip from Koror State Government introducing her to […]