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Fish market allowed export of reef fish as orders made before new law took effect  

The government has allowed the exports of reef fish last week from a local company citing that the purchase from an offshore client was done prior to the law on reef fish export ban took effect. Minister of Natural Resources Environment and Tourism (MNRET) said JR Fish Market was allowed to ship out the orders, […]

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Bill to exempt foreign fishing fleets from export tax referred back to OEK

President Remengesau Jr. referred back to Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), Wednesday a proposed measure that will exempt foreign fishing fleets using Palau as a transshipment port for fish caught outside of Palau waters from export tax. Remengesau urged the OEK to re-think the “unintended consequences” of Senate Bill 10-174, SD2, PD1. The bill removed the […]

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