All beverage containers can be redeemed at recycling centers starting August 5, 2019. Beverage containers can be deposited at the recycling center at 5 cents per container regardless of size. The amended Palau National Code Chapter 16, Title 11 expanded the definition of “deposit beverages” in accordance to RPPL 10-31 eliminating the thirty-two-ounce (32oz) limitation […]
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OEK seeks amendment in pension plan
A bill was introduced last month to amend civil service pension plan stating that with the current rate of contributions the fund will be in negative fiduciary net position. The OEK suggests that by 2022 at the current contribution levels the value will be negative creating a growing concern which needs addressing in order to […]
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OEK seeks amendment in Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee refund law
A bill has been introduced seeking to provide Pristine Paradise Environmental (PPE) fee refund to individuals adopted at an early age by Palauans families. Currently $100 PPE fee that is charged to every individual arriving in Palau is refunded to people of five categories. This includes Palauan citizens and spouses of Palauan citizens, pilots and […]
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Housing Loan bill expected to be signed this week PHA limit up to $60K, NDPB up to $100K
Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK)’s version of Housing Development Loan Program bill HB 10-108-10, HD2, SD5 was referred back with PD1 version which is expected to pass both houses of OEK today, according to sources. The bill is also expected to be signed into law this week. President Remengesau, in his transmittal letter emphasized the collaboration […]
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Housing loan bill clears both houses of OEK
The Housing Development Loan Project (HDLP), House bill 10-108-10,HD2, SD5 passed both House of Delegates and Senate yesterday at final reading and will now be transmitted to President of the Republic for his action. The final version of the bill as it was passed authorized both Palau Housing Authority (PHA) and National Development Bank of […]
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Senate approves 6 presidential board appointees
The senate, on first day of its 10th Regular Session, approved six presidential appointees, three of which were re-appointments. Mr. Elia Yobech, Alvina Rehuher Timarong and Juliet Ngotel were re-appointed to the Environmental Quality Protection Board. All three were renewed for three more years on the EQPB. The Senate approved the appointment of Gaafar Ucher […]