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 […]
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IMF article IV consultation press release
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a […]
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Saito charged for drug trafficking
By: L.N. Reklai May 24, 2016 (Koror) Charges for Trafficking a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance were filed against Sheryl Saito by the Office of the Attorney General on May 24, 2016[. [restrict] According to Officer Marlon Bechab, Narcotics Division received information suggesting that Sheryl Saito, defendant, was involved in selling “Ice” […]