The recent case of alleged fraud using the check deposit system of Bank of Guam ATM has pointed towards the bigger flaw in the BOG systems where a check of lower value can be deposited by entering a higher amount leading to transfer of money without a preventive mechanism. Last month Clifton Soalablai who was […]
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IHR joint external evaluation to be conducted in Palau
The Republic of Palau will be undergoing a week-long assessment fits public health capabilities and capacity to implement measures prescribed in the International Health Regulations (IHR), adopted by World Health Organization (WHO) members in 2005.The assessment will be conducted in Koror from July 29 to August 2, 2019 by a team of international experts and […]
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Owners of unregistered boats conducting tours will be penalized
The owners of unregistered boats that are used for tours without registration stickers from Bureau of Tourism (BOT), KSG and National Marine Law will be penalized starting January as BOT is still in the first phase of educating boat owners about the new regulations. BOT is currently in the phase of education and awareness about […]
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PICRC study shows that Hotsarihie MPA took 10 years to recover from 1998 bleaching event
Hotsarihie also known as “Helen Reef” located in Hatahobei, 350 miles southwest of Palau was heavily impacted by a bleaching event in 1998. In the 2000 a survey was done with the objective to establish a baseline of the fish abundance and coral cover after the bleaching event. In 2007, fish and coral cover were […]
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BOT and BTR sign MOA: No license for tour operators if not registered
The Bureau of Tourism (BOT) and Bureau of Revenue and taxation (BRT) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement last week where Tour Operators are liable to register with BOT before BRT can issue a license. “The four years this bureau has been operational, we have registered average 40 tour operators. Our mandate is to register […]
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The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) awards 5 new Graduate Scholarships
The Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge (BRMC) Scholarship was made possible by an initial contribution from the estate of one of Micronesia’s conservation pioneers, William (Bill) Charles Raynor (Feb. 22nd, 1957-Sept. 1st, 2015). For over 30 years, he engaged in significant and meaningful conservation work across Micronesia. Among his many pioneering efforts, he helped launch The […]