BEIJING (AP) — The last British governor of Hong Kong criticized the Chinese government on Friday over proposed national security legislation, calling it part of an “Orwellian” drive to eliminate opposition in violation of the agreement on handing the territory over to Beijing. Chris Patten defended London’s announcement that it would grant residency and a […]
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Acting CJ decline giving oath to Aimeliik legislature officers citing dispute
Acting Chief Justice John K. Rechucher declined to appoint a judge to give oath of office to the 12th Aimeliik Legislature officers citing dispute raised by the minority members. In a letter addressed to Aimeliik State former governor Obak and to Legislator Jefferson Eriich, Acting CJ states that he cannot assign a judge to give […]
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Senate drafts bill on “reckless promotion of pornography”
The Senate is currently drafting a bill that proposes to penalize the “reckless promotion of pornography” as a response to the public uproar stemming from explicit videos involving a few Palauans that were circulating online. The proposed bill, authored by Senate President Hokkons Baules, recommends to amend the existing law in Palau, the 17 PNC […]
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$50 increase for Rock Island Use, Jellyfish Lake permits proposed
A man swims with stingless golden jellyfish in Palau’s famous Jellyfish Lake. (Photo by Richard Brooks/Lightning Strike Production) A public hearing will soon be conducted for the proposed Koror State legislation pushing for the increase of permit fees for Rock Island Use from $50 to $100 valid only for four days and for the Jellyfish […]
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Bill to keep electricity rate at $.19 cents per kWh proposed
The House of Delegates adopted a bill mandating Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) to subsidize 45% of customers’ energy bill by keeping the tariff rate at $.19 cents or less per kilowatt hour beginning year 2020. The PPUC subsidy will be paid by National Government appropriation. “The Engie solar project died in the Senate but […]
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Constitutional amendment to Palau’s territory proposed
The House of Delegates (HOD) has adopted the resolution that proposes to amend Palau’s Constitution which cited the need to correct inaccuracies and dispel ambiguity in the language of the supreme law that defines the country’s territory. HOD’s Committee on Judiciary, Governmental Affairs (JGA) and Human Rights, in a transmittal letter addressed to Speaker Sabino […]