CANBERRA,14 NOVEMBER 2019 (MIRAGE NEWS) — Australia’s first-ever specialist college to support security across the Pacific region has been launched at The Australian National University (ANU). Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Alex Hawke MP, officially opened the new Australia Pacific Security College (APSC), which will be led by ANU Associate Professor Meg Keen. […]
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BOG comments “customer privacy” in the alleged bank fraud case
The Bank of Guam (BOG) has cited customer privacy in the case of President’s Chief Security Guard who was arrested and later bailed for alleged bank fraud turned money laundering. The manager of BOG, Koror, David Sablan said that he is not allowed to talk to the press directly about Clifton Soalablai case that occurred […]
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Justice Minister admits EO on border security ‘difficult’ to implement
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Foreign nationals with criminal background banned in Palau
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. issued an executive order to prevent foreign nationals with criminal history from entering Palau, stating that it is in the best interest of the country. Executive Order (EO) No. 424, which was signed on April 30, stated that the president had been advised that certain foreign nationals and groups involved in […]
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Remengesau issues EO prohibiting entry, issuance of visa to North Koreans
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. issued an executive order on border security which includes a directive to refuse entry and issuance of visa to North Koreans. Executive Order (EO)No. 424, which was signed by Remengesau on April 30, outlined government policy that indicated that the government must “refuse to allow entry or deny issuance of any […]
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Taiwan to help Palau ramp up surveillance
Republic of China – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. marched on the red carpet during the latter’s official state visit in Taiwan. Photo by Presidential Office of Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President and Minister of Justice Raynold Oilouch said that the Taiwan government has agreed to shoulder the cost […]