BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government has fired three officials in an eastern province after a strong tropical storm killed 83 people and left 19 others missing, an official news agency reported Monday. Typhoon Nepartak, which had weakened to a tropical storm when it hit China, toppled nearly 10,000 houses in eastern Fujian province’s capital […]
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Many in Hong Kong look for the exit amid China tension
HONG KONG (Reuters) – When activists began setting fire to trash bins and hurling bricks at police during a February riot in Hong Kong, Chris Lee became more convinced his decision to leave his siblings and mother behind and move to Taiwan was the right one. Hong Kong, long known as one of the safest […]
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Illegal fishing activities by tourists go viral on social media
Eco-friendly tourism image of Palau tarnished By: L.N. Reklai July 14, 2016 (Koror) Circulating in the social media garnering comments from all around the world is the loss of a napoleon wrasse that has been a feature at one of Palau’s premier dive destinations, the Blue Corner. [restrict] Photo taken by a long time repeat […]
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June tourist arrivals up by 2.2% over last year
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Palau Visitors Authority reports June tourist arrivals increased slightly by 2.2% compared to June of 2015. People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) showed growth while other markets continue to show decline. USA and Europe show growth compared to same month last year but compared to last […]
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2016 Congressional Reapportionment Commission sued
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Senate Reapportionment Commission and its Chairman Haruo Esang were sued on Monday, for their decision to have one district and 13 senators as published in their report on June 29, 2016. The suit filed by six individuals, Sabo Bultedaob, Johnny Tudong, Nestralda Mechaet, Meisai Chin, Kalistus Illuches and Salvador Tellames. […]
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Reimbursing VP Bells legal expenses questioned
By: L.N. Reklai July 13, 2016 (Koror) “When elected officials and employees are carrying out their official duties for the Republic’s benefit, they must be provided adequate support in all aspects including defense against legal claims. If such is not provided, then the Republic runs the risk of not receiving the best services from its […]