The ROC government has kept neighboring countries informed regarding the accidental launch of an anti-ship missile on the morning of July 1 by a navy corvette in the southern port of Kaohsiung. [restrict] The Hsiung Feng III missile passed through a Taiwanese fishing boat without exploding, killing the Taiwanese captain and injuring three crew members, […]
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PNG High court rejects PM’s bid
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has rejected an application by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and two other MPs to join as parties in a case filed by Opposition leader Don Polye seeking the recall of Parliament before July 27. O’Neill, Finance Minister James Marape and Southern Highlands Governor William Powi last Friday moved an […]
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Marshalls, PNG Rank Poorly In US Human Trafficking Report
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, July 4, 2016) – The Marshall Islands and Papua New Guinea are the only two Pacific island nations to receive the worst ranking in the United States government’s annual human trafficking report, released on Friday. It is the second year in a row in Tier 3, the lowest […]
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BPW deny Senators accusation of interference with PPUC
Malakal Sewer Treatment Plan back to normal operation in 4 working days By: L.N. Reklai July 25, 2016 (Koror) Bureau of Public Work Director Brian Melairei denied the statements made during the Senate session that BPW interfered with PPUC’s operation and that it discharged “raw sewage” into Malakal Bay. Calling the statements “political rhetoric”, Director […]
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13 Palauan youths earn PADI Open Water Diver Certificates
President Remengesau encourages Palauan youths to become PADI certified divers (Koror, Palau) 13 young students received their PADI Open Water Divers Certificates through the Year of the Youth Small Grant initiative. The program was initiated by the Office of the President with intention to expose and get as many young Palauans to be certified scuba […]
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July 1st Friday frenzy in Palau
July 1, 2016 (Palau) Fridays in Palau are normally hectic with three or more events going on at the same time and this Friday is no exception. This Friday, the swearing-in of the new Kayangel State Government is taking place in Kayangel with usual plans for an overnighter. Many who are attending the event are […]