HAGATNA, 06 APRIL 2020 (THE GUAM DAILY POST) —Six senators on Guam have introduced legislation that would impose a maximum fine of US$5,000, up to one year in prison, or both for people who don’t follow the governor’s orders to stay at home, keep a distance from others and avoid congregating as a way to […]
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Measure to address Palau’s aging population introduced
With Palau’s aging population projected to rise to make up about 25% of Palau’s population by the year 2050, the Senate has introduced a measure to create a national policy on aging. Senate Bill 10-126 passed both houses of the Olbiil Era Kelulau with amendments from the House of Delegates, passed by the conference committee […]
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Remengesau: Decision on endangered fish to be based on science
President Tommy Remengesau said he will rely on scientific evidence before he makes a decision on a proposed bill that will allow for a two -month fishing season for adult Napoleon Wrasse and adult Bumphead Parrot Fish for personal consumption. He also told local reporters on Wednesday that while he recognizes the cultural significance of the […]
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Bill to implement a uniform national street and address system in Palau awaits approval from the senate
A house bill to develop a uniform national street and address system awaits approval from the senate making it a few steps closer into becoming a law. The bill states that “The time has come for the Republic to implement a uniform system of street names and addresses. Street names and addresses will assist emergency […]
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Cellphone ban in schools proposed
It was only a matter of time before the issue of allowing personal cellphones in schools is raised here in Palau. Like many countries in the world today, the concern over use of personal cellphones in schools, particularly in a classroom setting, is growing. House bill 10-13-1, HD1 introduced in 2017, passed 3rd reading in […]
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Bangladeshi caught with $86K, 2nd passport, 2 different work permits
Law enforcement officers from Labor and Human Trafficking offices apprehended a Bangladeshi national at the Palau International Airport departing to Bangladesh with over $86,000 dollars, a different passport and two Palau work permits from two different companies. Ripoh Miah aka Ripon Shuiyan aka Ripon Bhuyan was charged on two counts of Travel Document Fraud, both […]