Representational Image The water will be turned off on the 3rd of April from 1pm to 4pm in all of Koror except Malakal as the Sewage Pump Station 1 has been temporarily shut down in order to relocate its power supply. The shutting down of the pump has made it necessary to cut off water supply […]
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Palau is selling Jellyfish Lake short with current fee: Koror State Legislator
The proponent behind the proposed increase of Jellyfish and Rock Island Fees said that the current pricing imposed on Palau’s famous attractions are too low for such very valuable resources. Koror State Legislator Kyonori Tellames, Koror State Legislature’s Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, told Island Times in an interview that the Jellyfish […]
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Koror State Legislature to consult CRRF on suggestions to limit numbers of tourists entering Jellyfish Lake
A Koror State legislator said that there is a plan to consult the Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF), the organization monitoring the Jellyfish Lake’s condition, regarding the public’s suggestion to limit numbers of tourists allowed to enter the lake due to environmental concerns. Koror State Legislator Kyonori Tellames, in an interview, said that the concern […]
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KWIC act public hearing slated Feb 7
A public hearing for the proposed Koror State legislation which seeks to ensure that proper nutrition is given to infants and pregnant or nursing mothers will be held at the Koror State Constitutional Hall on February 7. The bill, dubbed as the Koror Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (KWIC), attempts to […]
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Koror proposed “KWIC Act” turns into discussions on rape victims
A Koror State legislator said that “if a woman is raped and doesn’t have the sperm pumped out of her and becomes pregnant, it wasn’t a rape, she wanted the act,” in response to a discussion of a proposed bill to provide support, such as food and milk, for children of mothers who have limited […]
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Koror Coastal Cleanup happening today
Director Jennifer Olgeriil of Koror State Coastal Management and Law Enforcement Division informed the public about the coastal cleanup collaborated by Koror State and National government during the press conference on December 19. A complete coastal cleanup around Koror State is happening today, a joint effort between Koror State government and national government. The event […]