On August 27, 2019, a hit-and-run incident was reported in Meketii, Koror and a witness and victim were reported when police arrived at the scene. A man fled the scene after collision and wasn’t found by police who was provided with a license and a car description. The witness had confirmed that the driver struck […]
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Palau’s Environment Minister delivers keynote speech at Pacific Ocean Finance Conference
Palau’s Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism Minister Umiich Sengebau was among the three keynote speakers at the Pacific Ocean Finance Conference held in Yanuca, Fiji from November 11-15. Minister Sengebau delivered his speech along with two other keynote speakers namely The Nature Conservancy Deputy Managing Director of Blue Bonds, Robert Weary, and Althelia Sustainable Oceans […]
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PPUC acknowledges violation citations
Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) admitted to the sewer overflow at the Malakal Treatment Plant as well as the violation citations issued them by Koror State Government and Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) and says they are working to resolve the problem. Last week, sewage overflowing at the Malakal Treatment Plant was noticed by […]
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MOJ hands over fundraiser cash to Director Aguon
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) handed over to Narcotics Enforcement Director Ismael Aguon the cash accumulated through a fundraising event that was held recently to support the officer. Police chiefs and directors, who helped organized the fundraising event with the Palau Wave FM, gathered at the MOJ office on November 18, 2019 to witness the […]
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Presidential proclamation honors late Senator and former Angaur governor
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. issued a presidential proclamation on November 18, 2019 to honor the late Senator and former Angaur Governor Abel K. Suzuky who passed away at the age of 78 at the Belau National Hospital on November 2, 2019. Presidential Proclamation No. 19-275 ordered that all flags regularly flown within Palau and in […]
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Promoting good governance through active citizen engagement in Ngeremlengui
KOROR (United Nations Development Program/Pacnews) — There are mechanisms for engaging citizen’s democratic process through regular elections, participation in local government development consultations and planning. However, in many Pacific Island countries, including Palau, the levels of citizen participation are still limited and citizens do not fully engage or participate in the development of their state. […]