The senate adopted on its first reading a bill that would make passing or disclosing an image or video of another “identifiable” person in the “nude” or “engaging in sexual conduct” without those people’s consent a crime, a violation of privacy under 17 PNC Section 4413. The bill would also make “Cyber-bullying” a crime under […]
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Senate hopes support from HOD to delay PNMS implementation
Majority Floor Leader Kerai Mariur said the Senate is hoping to generate discussions from the public and support from its House of Delegates (HOD) counterpart with the proposed bills that aim to delay the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary(PNMS) although there is little chance that President Tommy Remengesau Jr. will consider the measure. […]
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Remengesau vows to reject any moves to delay PNMS, Senate to still push for the bill
Although President Tommy Remengesau Jr. has made known his position against any delay to the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), the Senate Committee on Resources, Commerce, Trade and Development (RCTD) will still push one of the proposed bill that will extend the transition period of the marine sanctuary to another five years. […]
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Senate admits no control over pharmaceuticals
The Senate proposed a bill establishing a policy to control importation, manufacture, sale, distribution and safe use of prescription and non-prescription drugs, Senate bill 10-144. “Olbiil Era Kelulau …affirms no current control exists” to protect and ensure Palauans have access to quality medications. The bill finds that there is “increasing incidence of unregulated prescription and […]
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Senate says Palau should reciprocate Japan’s generosity by allowing it to fish after PNMS
Taking into consideration ‘the years of support Japan has provided to our government,” senators are backing the wishes of the small scale fishermen in Okinawa, to continue fishing in Palau waters even after the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary beyond 2020. During the first day of the regular session of the Senate on […]
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Senate begins first session of the year
The Senate had its first session of the year today, January 8, at the National Capitol. The first day of the Ninth Regular Session opened at 10am in Ngerulmud.