A ten-day trial has been set in the month of December this year for man who is charged for trafficking of methamphetamine and criminal conspiracy. Shaft Katosang awaits trial which is set for December 2-4 and December 9-13. Katosang was caught after airport when customs officials discovered a suspicious package addressed to Michael Atlas. The […]
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Senate president invited to conference of the Presidents of Polynesian Parliaments
Palau’s senate president has been invited to the Second Conference of the Presidents of Polynesian Parliaments which will be held in Tahiti, French Polynesia rom 10th to 12th September in the theme of ‘Blue Economy’. According to World Bank, the ‘Blue Economy’ is sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihood and jobs, […]
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Palau along with Tonga gets Energy Globe Award
Last week Palau and Tonga won an Energy Globe National Award and are now finalists for an International Energy Globe Award. The media release from the European Union External Action that funds The Pacific Community’s Global Climate Change Alliance: Pacific Small Island States (GCCA: PSIS) stated that the award is a recognition for its outstanding […]
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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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SKH Orthopedic surgeons continue to assist Belau National Hospital
In the month of July, three orthopedic surgeons from the Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (SKH) were dispatched to the Belau National Hospital to provide much needed medical services to the community. The first doctor was Dr. Li-Wei Hung who was in Palau from July 17 to July 24. He was followed by SKH […]
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PCS commemorative stamp unveiled
Koror, Palau – Around fifty individuals gathered at the Belau National Museum on July 26, to witness the unveiling of the commemorative stamp collection which marks the 25th Anniversary of Palau Conservation Society (PCS). The diverse crowd included members of the diplomatic corps, PCS partners, donors, members, and stamp lovers. During the short program, PCS […]