TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy slapped a drinking ban on sailors stationed in Japan on Monday and halted off base liberty after police arrested a U.S. sailor on the southern island of Okinawa on suspicion of drunk driving following a car crash that injured two people. “For decades we have enjoyed a strong relationship […]
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Fiji receives support from NZ for UNGA Presidency bid
Fiji- New Zealand has shown its support for Fiji’s United Nations General Assembly Presidency bid. NZ’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully says he will continue to rally support for Fiji. McCully says he is happy to see the good progress that has been made with Fiji’s bid. [restrict] Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Peter Thomson […]
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Taiwan says won’t recognize Chinese air defense zone over South China Sea
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s new defense minister said on Monday the island would not recognize any air defense zone declared by China over the South China Sea, as the island’s top security agency warned such a move could usher in a wave of regional tension. U.S. officials have expressed concern that an international court ruling […]
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Midas leads Jeff in Kayangel unofficial election results
Awaiting 54 expected absentee ballots from outside By: L.N. Reklai May 31, 2016 (Koror) Unofficial results of recently held Kayangel State government general election, showed Midas Ngiracheloulu ahead of incumber Jeffrey Titimel for gubernatorial seat by slim margin of 4 votes (122 to 118), after the central counts were done. The unofficial results had Ngiracheloulu […]
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Reports on Palau’s economic status released
Adoption of national tourism policy a priority recommendation By: L.N. Reklai June 2, 2016 (Koror) Two papers released this week, reported on Palau’s current economic position, challenges to its medium term economic growth and recommendations to address its challenges. Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) released a draft Private Sector Assessment for Palau report and […]
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MOU for air service support signed
Medical evacuation, surveillance, search & rescue t to be supported by PMA By: L.N. Reklai May 31, 2016 (Koror) An agreement to support medical evacuation, Search & Rescue and surveillance was signed on Tuesday between Palau Mission Aviation (PMA), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice and Palau National Marine Sanctuary Office. [restrict] The MOU calls […]