Over a year and five months after a traditional decree called “Bul” was issued to order the closure of the famous Jellyfish Lake following the vanishing of its millions of Jellyfish population, Koror’s House of Traditional Leaders has opted to lift the Bul on Wednesday, October 17, citing positive development based on a scientific study […]
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$60K allocated for Koror State Constitution Day celebration
A series of activities are going to be held starting October 17 to October 21 for the celebration of Koror State’s 35th Constitution day that is backed by a funding worth $60,000. In a phone interview with Island Times, Koror State Government Chief of Staff Joleen Ngoriakl said that schools from all over Koror are […]
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PICRC receives donations for the Reef Rehabilitation Project
Koror State Governor, Mr. Franco Gibbons, along with Chairman Ngiraibelas Tmetuchel of the PVA Board of Directors, presented their donations for the “Reef Rehabilitation Project” to Palau International Coral Reef Center CEO Dr. Yimnang Golbuu on October 2, 2018. Each presented a check in the amount of $3,744.40, totaling $7,488.80. Additionally, Koror State Legislators Jennifer […]
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PICRC, PVA, and Koror State Government ink MOU for coral reef rehabilitation
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) represented by Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, Palau Visitor’s Authority (PVA) represented by Chairman of the Board Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl, and the Koror State Government (KSG) represented by Governor Franco Gibbons, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaborative coral reef and marine environment rehabilitation program. The signing took place on […]
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Koror State Rangers, COs inspected
Koror State Rangers and Conservation Officers (COs)were once again reminded with their main duties and responsibilities during their quarterly inspection yesterday, September 12. Koror State Government’s Conservation and Law Enforcement Director Jennifer Olegeriil told Island Times that the inspection is very important as it is also an opportunity to remind the Rangers and the Cos […]
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Russia Delegation vows to help boost Palau’s tourism in bid for World Expo 2025
By Bernadette H. Carreon Contributor A delegation from Russia has vowed to help Palau boost tourism as it seeks the island nation’s support on its bid to host the World Expo on 2025. On February 27, the Russian delegation led by its Bid Committee head Svetlana Sagaydak met with Vice President Raynold Oilouch, Speaker Sabino […]