Senator calls legislative approval a “vital check and balance” under Compact agreement By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 31, 2026) — “Eliminating the requirement for specific legislative appropriation risks institutionalizing a lack of transparency,” Sen. Brian Melairei warned, urging lawmakers to reject President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s proposal to remove congressional approval for infrastructure fund spending. […]
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BPW Director, SWM chief attend meeting in Samoa
Director of Bureau of Public Works (BPW) along with Chief of Division of Solid Waste Management (SWM) attended an annual regional steering committee meeting for Japanese technical cooperation project in Apia, Samoa. Director Brian Melarai and Calvin Ikesiil were representing Palau in the meeting that aims at promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid waste Management in pacific island countries. […]