Island Times: Thank you for your time. We will go straight to the point so Anthony, can you take us through the Koror-Airai Sanitation Project one more time and clarify where we are in the process and when can we expect this project to be completed? There has been so much information, half-truths, allegations, misinformation […]
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PPUC progress hampered by overregulation
Both Palau national congress and the executive branch have agreed to seek funding to help Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) address its financial shortfall while they work on a long-term plan to remain financially solvent. Despite the promised assistance, PPUC continues to be concerned about its financial future based on its current financial status and […]
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Update on Recent Unscheduled Power Outage in Parts of Babeldaob
PPUC would like to apologize to the public for a recent power outage affecting the East Coast of Babeldaob—Ngchesar, Melekeok and Ngiwal: Date: February 18, 2020 (Tuesday) Time: 3:00am to 8:30am Cause of outage: A cutout was found open on Line B at the Kokusai Substation. Crews traced the line and found no fault; however, […]
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PHS Environmental Science Class Visit Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Koror, Palau—Forty two Palau High School (PHS) students visited the Koror-Airai Water Treatment Plant and the Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of their Environmental Science class on Tuesday 18th February 2020. Ms. Liezel Pulgueras, Environmental Science instructor, stated in her letter that the “main objective of this activity is to provide information on how water […]
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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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Solar IPP bid down to 4 bidders
The search for Solar Photo voltaic (PV) Independent Power Producers for Palau is getting closer according to PPUC Acting CEO and Chairman Greg Decherong yesterday. “We are down to four bidders and we are now going through contract agreements. At the end of this month, we will open the technical and financial packages and we […]