President Remengesau Jr. has signed the bill 10-61-4 a bill that will ensure that all Palauans, regardless of financial status, have the ability to pursue higher education at Palau Community College. This bill also ensures that this new requirement does not negatively impact PCC’s finances and will include $60,000 to help offset the bill’s cost. […]
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Remengesau asks OEK to maintain fishing ban on Napoleon Wrasse
President Tommy Rememgesau Jr is asking the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) to maintain the fishing ban on the endangered Napoleon Wrasse (maml) and allow fishing of the Bumphead Parrot Fish only if there is scientific evidence to support “such a season will not threaten the health or sustainability of the species.” On Tuesday, Remengesau referred back […]
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Health and Social Impact Statements to be required for future development projects
President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. referred back to congress for further action Senate bill 10-24, SD2, CD1,PD1, a bill to require future development projects to submit a health and social impacts statements. The bill states that “The Olbiil Era Kelulau recognizes the profound impact of development activities on the overall health and social wellbeing of […]
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Cook Islands submarine fibreoptic cable going live in May
Residents of Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands are looking forward to faster cheaper internet this year with the Manatua One Polynesia fibreoptic cable scheduled to come online in May. In a statement the Cook Islands government said the cable was finally brought ashore in Rutaki village on Rarotonga this week after earlier attempts […]