The supplemental budget summary submitted to Olbiil era Kelulau. The Child raising subsidy will increase from $100 to $200, and the eligibility requirement will be changed to include all Palauan children. Increase subsidies for the severely disabled to $250 for homebound individuals and $200 for blind or wheelchair-bound. Provide $480 in tax refunds for those […]
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Leadership Vacuum at Bureau of Public Safety as Director Departs
KOROR, Palau – The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), responsible for seven divisions under the Ministry of Justice, is currently without a permanent director or acting director. Former Director Levitre’s term officially ended on March 15th, and no replacement has been named for either position. This leadership gap raises questions about the day-to-day operations of […]
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US military plans $400 million upgrade to Yap’s airport in western Pacific
Stephen Wright (Benar News) The U.S. Air Force has outlined plans to spend $400 million on upgrading the international airport on the Micronesian island of Yap to overcome what it says is a lack of military-capable airports in the strategically important Pacific region. The plan is detailed in budget documents for the 2025 fiscal year […]
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FEMA reopens household program to COFA citizens
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it will reopen enrollment for the Individuals and Households Program to include Compacts of Free Association citizens impacted by the Maui wildfires. Earlier, United States senators, Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Representative Ed Case (D-HI) urged FEMA Administrator Deanne […]
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Whipps submits $15M Social Assistance Supplemental Budget
President Surangel Whipps Jr. has forwarded a $15 million supplemental budget proposal to the Olbiil Era Kelulau, targeting various assistance programs. This move closely follows the enactment of the US Appropriations bill, which included the Compact Review Agreement, signed into law by President Biden this month. The $15 million supplemental budget includes additional allocations across […]