Koror, Palau – On October 21, 2024, Koror State celebrated the 41st anniversary of its Constitution with a Day and Night Market at Ngermalk Long Island Park. The event, held from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, attracted community members and visitors alike, who gathered to honor Koror’s unique governance, rich cultural heritage, and sense of […]
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Tensions Rise Between Senate and PPUC Over Energy Rate-Setting Transparency
Koror, Palau (October 2024) – A heated exchange between the Senate Committee on Energy, Public Utilities, and Telecommunications (EPUT) and the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) has brought the contentious issue of the Distributed Energy Rate (DER) into the spotlight. Senator Kerai Mariur, chairman of the Senate committee, has leveled serious allegations against PPUC and […]
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Palau House Approves Energy Subsidy Amendments, Future of Bill Uncertain
Ngerulmud — As the Senate Energy, Public Utilities, and Telecommunications (EPUT) Committee debates the legality of Palau’s new tariff system, the House of Delegates passed an amendment ensuring the continuation of energy subsidy programs under the recently implemented Distributed Energy Rate (DER) system. This amendment replaces the outdated Automatic Fuel Price Adjustment Clause (AFPAC), aligning […]
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Family Fun Day at Kuabes Park: A Day of Fun and Free Clothing for All Ages
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Ngaraard, Palau – Ngarard State is excited to host a Family Fun Day on October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Kuabes Park, a beautiful setting for a day filled with activities, food, and community bonding. The event offers a chance for families to come together, enjoy various […]
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Absentee ballots available for Palau Voters as election approaches
KOROR, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) began mailing out absentee ballots after they arrived from Guam on Tuesday this week. During a press conference, PEC Executive Director Sherwin Yamaguchi announced that walk-in voting began Wednesday afternoon. He advised voters who will be traveling outside of Palau on Election Day to bring a copy […]
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Online Gaming Concessions in Palau:
A push for transparency and economic growth Koror, Palau (October 7, 2024) — Palau’s Ministry of Finance announced the opening of applications for online gaming concessions, marking a renewed effort to diversify the country’s economy through regulated virtual gaming platforms. Special Assistant to the Minister of Finance, Tabesul Ngirailemesang, addressed the public in a statement […]