Most likely, when we say we’ve seen crocodiles, we mean that we have seen them inside a cage, or fence, or the zoo. But not here in Palau. Last Sunday, I added another adventure to my list of how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time in Palau and that included my recent experience through the Jungle River Boat Cruise in Ngchesar […]
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Medical pilgrims
Personality Profile Imagine building a good life in your country for years and suddenly leaving it all behind for the sake of extending help to more people in another part of the world – that is the story of two Israeli doctors who journeyed to Palau after receiving a request for their services. Orthopedic surgeon […]
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Senate panel investigates Masang’s potential conflict
The Senate Committee on Public Utilities, Communications and Housing Development is investigating Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman and Board member Sam Masang for Code of Ethics violation by allegedly facilitating business relationship between a company he owns and PPUC. Sen. Rukebai Inabo, chair of the committee stated in her March 9 letter to Masang […]
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Tmewang leads Airai gubernatorial race
UNOFFICIAL results of the recently concluded 8th General Election of Airai State Government shows incumbent Governor Tmewang Rengulbai leading the race for the gubernatorial seat again. Candidate Jack Master is behind by just 81 votes. For the nine Legislator-at-Large seats, Ms. Helena Yoichi-Arurang leads the race with 649 votes. Other eight top vote getters, according […]
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Signs of famous stingless jellyfish coming back seen
Signs of stingless jellyfish coming back to the famous Jellyfish Lake of the Eil Malk Island in Palau has been observed by a research organization recently. The Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF), who has been monitoring the famous Jellyfish every month since 1999, had observed four Golden Jellyfish and two Moon Jellies during their monthly […]
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Palau sells PNA fishing days to Philippine company
PALAU for the first time is selling its fishing days under the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) vessel day scheme (VDS) to a fishing company in the Philippines. Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism (MNRET) Umiich Sengebau in an interview said Palau has recently entered into a bilateral agreement with RD Fishing Group, […]