Hasinta Idechong has been selected to serve the Palau Judiciary as its Deputy Administrative Director. Hasinta previously served in this role before taking a role as a Budget Officer in March 2019. Resuming her position as Deputy Administrative Director, Hasinta will work with the Judiciary’s leadership to direct the day-to-day operations of the Judiciary and […]
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Re-employment opportunity open to tourism related workers that are laid off due to impacts of COVID-19
In order to aide with the impacts of the COVID-19 response, the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs, Palau Visitors Authority, and Social Security Administration are launching what is called the Pandemic Re-Employment Program for tourism-related workers that are laid off from their jobs. Application forms for the program are available at the three offices […]
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All gov’t employees, including States will remain employed
All national government and state government employees will remain employed during this COVID-19 crisis while government seek remedies for private sector employees. While preparations for handling and mitigating potential cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) are nearly completed, government turns its attention to addressing the impact of the virus on the economy. During the situation briefing yesterday, […]
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Swift policy action, strong leadership can save millions of jobs, ‘avert the worst’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
GENEVA, 19 MARCH 2020 (UN NEWS CENTRE)—-As daily dire forecasts on the global economy add to the anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s labour agency on Thursday offered a range of urgent measures, which, if governments act quickly, can be used to protect workers in the workplace, stimulate the economy and save perhaps 25 […]
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CNMI Judiciary to implement 20 percent pay cut; Legislative Bureau cuts work hours to 64
SAIPAN, 24 FEBRUARY 2020 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — As part of the CNMI government’s across-the-board budget cuts, the judiciary will reduce the work hours and compensation of its employees by 20 percent starting 15 March, 2020. The Legislative Bureau, for its part, has reduced its work hours to 64 from 80. In the 30-day notice to […]
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PICRC gets new member for Communications and Outreach Team
On August 09, 2019, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) welcomed, Elsei Tellei into the Communications and Outreach Office. Tellei is a citizen of the Republic of Palau and comes from the states of Melekeok, Airai, and Ngchesar. After graduating from Mindszenty High School, Tellei pursued an Associate of Arts in liberal Arts from […]