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This is the fourth year that BTA is hosting the event which attracts several participants from different restaurants and hotel.The event will have two categories, the “Flairtender’s Challenge and the Red Rooster Cocktail.Gracing the event is a famous entertainer from the Philippines, Pinky Amador.T…

The CCN is a small organization of dedicated conservation practitioners working to help individuals and organizations improve their conservation practice. CCN seeks to become a leading innovator in providing skill-based, capacity-building services to communities, practitioners and organizations wis…

The pullout affected the overall statistics of the tourist arrivals of May as compared to the same month last year.The 2008 May arrivals dipped by 20 percent with only 4,945 tourists compared to the 6,144 tourists last year.The Taiwan market which is the biggest source of tourists for Palau registe…

Lydia Charles, pastor’s wife, said the celebration attracted at least 50 guests from the United States, Federated States of Micronesia and Guam.Charles said pre-programs are focused on the youth and children activities.The celebration will also feature two speakers from Germany and U.S.The guest sp…

The concern has prompted Ngarhcelong State Government and the traditional leaders of the state to keep strict watch – day patrols and night vigils – of Ebiil Conservation Area and all of the Northern Reefs within the jurisdiction of the state.According to Chief Iyechad Er a Butelbai Mathias Erbai, …

Assistant Attorney General Ron Ledgerwood appeared on behalf of the government.Sadao posted a bail of $250 for his temporary release and his status conference was set for June 18 at 9 am.The information filed in court stated that Sadao on April 14, 2008, did unlawfully enter Keibo Ridep’s store in …

Dwight Alexander, Deputy Presidential Chief of Staff said the piece of legislation was sent back to the Olbiil Era Kelulau  (OEK) with additional recommendations.The Senate and the House of Delegates approved the measure on Wednesday after a conference committee.It was sent to Remengesau for signat…

 The Summer Kids program will include:English Reading (3rd – 8th Grade)English Writing (3rd – 8th Grade)Palauan Writing (3rd – 8th Grade)Palauan Reading (3rd– 8th Grade)Art Class (3rd– 8th Grade)Keyboarding (5th– 8th Grade)Math (3rd– 8th Grade)Marine Science Class (5th &…

President Remengesau told reporters that the Oregon gathering was a successful one and hoped that the tradition will be continued by the next president.He said Palauan residing in Arizona, Washington, Hawaii and other areas in the United States attended the event.“All different ages, senior citizen…

The GAO team was in Palau in January to begin the audit and last May GAO representatives  again visited Palau for a follow-up audit.However, GAO in its report said that Palau has a limited capacity to address internal control weaknesses such as in financial reporting due lack of financial accountin…