Del Gibson Kanai, who was last week a subject of a deluge of criticism, is now acknowledging the importance of social media outlets in “allowing for the free flow of information and expression.” Kanai yesterday authored a resolution “urging the Ministry of State to establish an online platform to disseminate accurate and complete information to […]
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Palau financial future secured, Trust Fund changed to perpetual fund
“I believe we can now be confident about Palau’s future, especially having addressed those concerns economists have had about the possibility of Palau depleting its trust funds and not be able to sustain itself in the future,” expressed President Remengesau Jr. following the report that United States have agreed to change Palau’s Trust Fund status […]
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Palau’s goal of improving agricultural production
Agriculture Director Fernando Sengebau, in his speech during the showcasing of Taiwan’s agricultural products at the Palasia Hotel, expressed Palau’s goal of having the same quality agricultural produces planted and produced in Palau’s very own soil. Sengebau reiterated that in the meantime, Palau can now enjoy good quality produce from Taiwan. (Rhealyn C. Pojas)
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Agri trade with Taiwan officially opens after eight years since first attempt
Expect fresher agricultural products to hit the market come November with the arrival of the first shipment of vegetables and fruits from Taiwan as the result of the official opening of agricultural trade with Palau that took eight years to make. Agriculture Director Fernando Sengebau said in an interview with Island Times yesterday evening that […]
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Koror State Rangers, COs inspected
Koror State Rangers and Conservation Officers (COs)were once again reminded with their main duties and responsibilities during their quarterly inspection yesterday, September 12. Koror State Government’s Conservation and Law Enforcement Director Jennifer Olegeriil told Island Times that the inspection is very important as it is also an opportunity to remind the Rangers and the Cos […]
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Visitor arrivals up from July despite decrease in flights
Visitors arrivals for the month of August went up by 2,000 compared to July of this year, based on the report released by Palau Visitors Authority. Still arrival numbers for August this year are below the arrival numbers for the same time last year. The decline in total visitor arrivals compared to same time last […]