Palau’s fourth president Thomas Remengesau, Sr., passed away at the age of 89 in his residence in Medalaii, Koror at around 3:30pm on August 3. The presidential office, in a statement, said that the former president passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and relatives. In a statement sent to the Times, the Office of […]
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New Japanese ambassador pledges support for development of agriculture, fisheries industries of Palau
Japan’s new ambassador to Palau Akira Karasawa said that the development of agriculture and aquaculture will help stimulate Palau’s economy and he would use his experiences and knowledge on these areas to support the island nation’s ‘industrial potential.’ Karasawa, during the welcoming ceremony for his ambassadorship on August 2 at Ming’s Hall, Palasia Hotel, said […]
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Japan sends foreign minister to Palau for the first time
Japan has sent its foreign minister for a visit to Palau for the first time ever. Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono arrived in Palau yesterday evening, August 5, as part of his Asia-Pacific engagement that kicked off on July 29 in Bangladesh and will conclude in August 9 in the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI). […]
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FSM President assures ties with US of utmost priority while it’s ‘purely economic’ with China
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo assured the visiting United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo in FSM that his country’s relationship with the US is “first and foremost” while it is “purely economic and technical” with China. Panuelo’s remark was uttered before journalists during a joint press conference with Pompeo and the […]
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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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No victims in the shelter: AHTO
In light of the Trafficking in Persons report suggesting measures for the trafficked victim released last month, Anti-Human Trafficking Office stated that there are no victims currently at the shelter. Anti-Human Trafficking Office coordinator Jennifer Anson said that the there are no victims at the shelter for trafficked persons to provide the facilities that were mentioned […]