The Republic of Palau will be undergoing a week-long assessment fits public health capabilities and capacity to implement measures prescribed in the International Health Regulations (IHR), adopted by World Health Organization (WHO) members in 2005.The assessment will be conducted in Koror from July 29 to August 2, 2019 by a team of international experts and […]
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Koror tops Belau Games 2019
The biggest sporting event in Palau this year ended on June 23 with Koror State bagging the most medals among the 16 participating states. Belau National Games had set both young and adults in high spirits for a span of nine days since June 14 as they competed in their respective events and at the […]
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Director says miscommunication with KSG regarding park turn over
Director Brian Melairei said the issue over the KB Bridge Koror side park turnover is just a miscommunication and a misunderstanding with Koror State. “It maybe partly my fault too because Koror State may have tried to contact me for clarification but I was travelling at the time.” The turnover of the “improvements” of the […]
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Recent turnover of KB Koror-side park challenged by KSG
Koror State Government and KSPLA both objected strongly to the recent letter from national Public Works Director Brian Melairei, turning over the management of the Koror-side of Palau-Japan Friendship Bridge (KB Bridge) Park to Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs. On May 24th, Public Works Director Melairei sent a letter to Minister Baklai Temengil-Chilton turning […]
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Koror legislators no show in session to adopt governor’s appointees
A group of Koror State legislators did not show up in a session supposedly held to adopt Koror State Governor Franco Gibbon’s appointees for the Koror State Planning Commission on Friday, May 3. A reliable source, who requested anonymity, told Island Times that Koror State legislators Felix Francisco, Marcil Polycarp, Leorry Ngiramowai, Wilson Ngirausui, Rodney […]
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Koror Elementary School teacher to attend training in Japan
A classroom teacher at Koror Elementary School has been accepted at JICA KCCP Training in Japan which will be held from 15th of May to 29th of June this year. Daphne Nestor will be participating in leadership training on improving mathematics lesson delivery in primary and secondary schools. This training will allow Nestor the opportunities […]