A free, safe and credible election is what the Pacific Islands Forum Electoral Team will be looking for when they observe the election in Nauru on July 9th. The team begins arriving in Nauru over the coming days to begin their assessment of the preparations leading into polling day. The team comprises representatives from three […]
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Palau Cove Resort formally opens
By: L.N. Reklai July 1, 2016 (Koror) Palau Cove Resort formally opened its doors on July 1, 2016. Packed by locals, residents, businessmen, and public officials, the opening was a lively event with live music performance, open bar, full buffet and minimal speeches. [restrict] Senate President Camsek Elias Chin officially cut the ceremonial ribbon to […]
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Mandara Spa celebrates 10 years in Palau
Opened its newly renovated facilities By: L.N. Reklai (Koror-Palau) Mandara Spa at the Palau Pacific Resort marked its 10th year anniversary in Palau this July 4th, 2016. The anniversary is celebrated by the re-opening of its newly renovated facilities designed to provide the unique Mandara Spa experience of refinement and beauty. [restrict] This event also […]
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PNOC re-opens Track & Field
Track & Field resurfaced and repaired The Palau National Olympic Committee with the Palau National Track & Field Association invites the public to the soft opening of the Palau National Track & Field TODAY Tuesday, 5th of July 2016 at the Track & Field venue. Track will be open for Public Usage after the soft […]
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Chikungunya, dengue fever and zika virus disease prevention
In February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared the current Zika Virus Disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. At least 61 countries and territories around the world currently report ongoing transmission of Zika virus. In the Pacific, this includes: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Papua […]
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Presidential succession bill passed, nat’l building standard referred
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror-Palau) President Tommy Remengesau Jr. signed into law Senate Bill 9-50, which amended two separate laws, the Presidential Succession Act and National Capital Complex Tax Free Zone Act and referred back SB 9-26, National Building Safety Standards Act for further consideration. Presidential Succession Act amends 2 PNC, Chapter 3, specifying a process […]