The supplemental budget that includes injecting more money to the Ministry of Health (MOH) to deal with the impacts of the coronavirus is on its way to President Remengesau after the House of Delegates agreed to follow the Senate version of the legislation. Senate and House of Delegates yesterday held a conference committee ironing out the differences between each […]
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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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OEK to continue subsidy plan discussion with PPUC
The Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) is reportedly conducting another congressional oversight hearing to continue hearing this Thursday as lawmakers and the executive branch continue to look into options to save Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) from going broke by April 2020. PPUC is urging both the Executive Branch and Congress to bail out the agency or […]
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Measure to address Palau’s aging population introduced
With Palau’s aging population projected to rise to make up about 25% of Palau’s population by the year 2050, the Senate has introduced a measure to create a national policy on aging. Senate Bill 10-126 passed both houses of the Olbiil Era Kelulau with amendments from the House of Delegates, passed by the conference committee […]
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Funds for PPUC assured, pending clarification of costs
Members of both houses of OEK assured Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) of financial support to avoid major disruptions to power services at the PPUC’s congressional oversight hearing yesterday, in response to PPUC’s letter to national congress warning of possible cash depletion by April of this year if no additional subsidies are provided. OEK assured […]