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Palau Today
- Court Orders BPS to Temporarily Cease Use Of Solitary Confinement January 7, 2015
- Let your Voice be Heard! Vote! October 15, 2013
- PRESIDENT CHALLENGES WORLD LEADERS AT THE 68TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY September 28, 2013
- Termeteet and Sato attend 5th Labnet Meeting September 28, 2013
- JCC held first meeting September 28, 2013
Palau 2012
Author Archives: lolsalair
Help is needed please. I lost my passport which included my I-94 in it.And as of right now i’m applying for my passport but how do i get hold of an I-94 instead of traveling to Palau back and forth just to get one? Thank you!!! by NihonJin Buik
Magdalene Heno Ellis Go to immigration office and apply for one.you have to pay..hope that will help you.. 2 hours ago via mobile · Like · 3 NihonJin Buik Never thought of that.Thank you very much and God Bless! 2 hours ago via mobile · Like · 1 Stephanie Lyn Obak Yup u have to … Continue reading
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Please help share below news on US Arrival/Departure I-94 and I-94W Forms’ new process… by Emilia Katosang.
Please help share below news on US Arrival/Departure I-94 and I-94W Forms’ new process: CBP has automated the I-94 and I-94W process for all travelers applying for admission at U.S. ports of entry. Air and sea travelers no longer … Continue reading
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P2012 2nd ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO BELAU
Alii Members:Tia ko ra di suggestion. Tia el mei el August 1st eng Tanjiobi a Palau 2012 meng mo 2 rekil. Kele el sebeched el celebrate er ngii by making a list of places and put up a poll to … Continue reading
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Palau’s development suffers from ‘entitlement mentality’ and ‘conflict of interest’…….(6/27/08 I.T. issue) posted by Merv Melatk.
ADB consultants made their assessment of Palau’s economic and fiscal condition and recommendations for a 5-year medium term development strategy during a forum last Wednesday. Team leader Dr. Fallon said that Palau government is saddled with “the expectation that someone … Continue reading
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THE ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES… Tia Belau Editorial (Aug. 31 – Sep. 6, 2007) posted by Merv Melatk.
In the past two weeks, the topic has dominated both private and public discussions whether you are in coffee shops, funerals, cheldecheduch, family meetings, and even church gatherings, is economy, tax and money. In a nutshell, the economy is down, … Continue reading
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IG: Compact funds didn’t enhance long-term economic growth …by Island Times posted by Merv Melatk..6/21/13
The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Interior has cited several multi-million dollar projects funded by Compact funds that didn’t enahnce the government’s long-term economic growth. ” We were told that the appropriation made to state governments may … Continue reading
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My Observation…. by Santy Asanuma
Tamara Hutzler talked about the 6000+ membership of this forum….incidentally I had brought up this issue before. There must be lawyers, engineers, doctors, investment experts, social scientists, BA & BS & Master degree holders of many fields, and yet. Oh, … Continue reading
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REMITTANCE LAW SLAMMED…TIA BELAU (6.20.13)… posted by Kamo Uchais.
The top official of the CTSI Logistics, which is the mother company for Western Union, has slammed the controversial Remittance Law as a bad legislation that will have adverse effect on many people. Speaking during the Belau Association (BTA) meeting … Continue reading
2 MINISTERS ASKED TO RETURN RELIEF MONEY….TIA BELAU (6.20.13) posted by Kamo Uchais.
President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., disclosed at yesterday’s June 19, 2013, press conference at Palau Wave Radio that he has asked Vice President Bells and Minister of Finance Elbuchel Sadang to return the money they received as part of the … Continue reading
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“If you do what you’ve always done, you get what you always gotten”… by Tamra Hutzler.
I’ve enjoyed many of the recent discussions here about issues that are important to Palau, and the various opinions expressed. I’m a believer that change is necessary and improvement desirable and that both require ideas, dialogue and engagement. Moreover, a … Continue reading
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CHAMORROS DESCENDANTS MAKE IT BIG….TIA BELAU (6.17.13)… posted by Kamo Uchais.
The Chamorros who came to Palau a century ago and whose descendants are locked in a present land dispute with some locals, have descendants who have occupied prominent places in Guamanian and Palauan government and society. According to retired United … Continue reading
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO MERSAI FAMILY!! Ms. Eva Mersai was an active member of our Palau 2012. We are really sad to hear she passed away. We will miss her.
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FORMER SHANGRI-LA EMPLOYEES THREATENED… TIA BELAU (6/17/13) posted by Kamo Uchais.
Three Filipina women are allegedly facing threats and harassments after a man entered into their place of employment and made death threats against them. Three women were part of the labor complaint against Shangri-La Massage and Spa in December 2012 … Continue reading
KOROR’S HIGHEST RANKING WOMAN CHARGED.. by TIA BELAU (6.17.13) posted by Kamo Uchais
The highest ranking woman of Koror Bilung Gloria Salii, is being tried for an alleged assault on a construction supervisor working with the Etpison family. Salii was charged with four counts for Assault, Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with … Continue reading
JGA ASKS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BILLS…. TIA BELAU (6.13.13) posted by Kamo Uchais.
The Judiciary and Government Affairs (JGA) Committee of the Senate is soliciting the public’s comments on the following measures that are pending before it. These measures are Senate Bill No. 9-55 ; Senate Bill No. 9-56; Senate Bill No. 9-57; … Continue reading
New Casino…. article from Island Times, sent in by Marilyn Rideb
Sen. Hokkons Baules introduced a measure to permit controlled gaming to attract high-end tourists in Palau. The bill also calls for the establishment of the Palau Casino Gaming Control Commission. In 2011, a referendum on legalizing casino establishments was held … Continue reading
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“This is what we call ‘Irony’…”
ISLAND TIMES (4.30.13) article sent in by Kamo Uchais (pic from Tia Belau sent in by Ken David) HOUSE DISAGREES PAY CUT FOR OEK MEMBERS The House of Delegates on April 25’s regular session passed on second reading the proposed … Continue reading
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PALAU POPULATION DECLINES… via Tia Belau 4/25/13 posted by KU
New data that will soon be released publicly will shatter the conventional wisdom that says Palau’s population has been growing with current population at over 20,000 people. The March 2013 draft document “Fiscal Year 2012 Economic Statistics,” a copy of … Continue reading
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RUSSIA EYES STRENGTHENED TIES WITH PALAU… viaTia Belau 4/29/13…posted by Kamo Uchais
The Russian government is eyeing a stronger relationship with Palau and expressed willingness to provide assistance in different jobs. This was imparted by a high-level delegation that recently visited Palau. The group led by Russia Ambassador to Palau Nikolay Kudashev. … Continue reading
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Alii chelbuul a mla metat ra media. Ke de kadidiich e kung ra newspaper. Both latest TB and IT are printing paid messages of omelidiich in cross fire. Ng diak chised! For those omelidiich is good practice to point out strength and place of people not to put them down. That is the true concept of omelidiich. It is a Palauan practice to ask someone esp. an elder person to “didichau” so that you would be recognized as you truly are and your origin and lineage up to today. It is a beautiful cultural practice and not meant to be used in combative mode. I once been in a discussion among our elders/mechas of Imul who asked each other to melidiich one another. It was quite an extraordinary experience. After that they appointed my father to be Chief Secharraimul….. by Santy Asanuma
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“This post is dedicated to Michelle Ngirutang. Uncle, Mathias Tohsio Akitaya.. great uncle, wonderful father, grandfather, great grand father..May his soul rest in peace… by Simeon Adelbai
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BELAU MYTHS, FABLES, FOLKLORES AND MORE…
As a member and an admin of FB Palau 2012, I have come across our own Belau myths, fables and folklores and more…. Some of these members are very well-educated on our stories… I have seen alot and I used … Continue reading
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KOM KMAL MESAUL… by Merv Melatk and on behalf of Palau 2012.
LET’S GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO CHAIRMAN SANTY ASANUMA, ALL THE HARD WORKING STAFF AND THE ENTIRE PALAU RED CROSS SOCIETY FOR THEIR EFFORTS, HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE BOPHA RECOVERY EFFORT. KEIZY AND I WERE VERY LUCKY TO … Continue reading
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LAST TRY FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ON SOLAR POWER … from Tia Belau News…
One last attempt is being made to woo support of the majority of the House of Delegates to adopt the resolution to endorse and ratify the agreement between Palau’s national government and a company called Earth Energy International (EEC) to … Continue reading
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COS Soaladaob raise issue with courtesy resignations…. from Tia Belau News
The practice of submitting resignations before the installation of a new government has been questioned by Isaac Soaladaob, chief of staff of the outgoing administration. Soaladaob expressed concerns of possible negative consequences that “members of the national boards, commissions, authorities, … Continue reading
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Palau 2012 in review.
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 32,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading
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Originally posted on lolsalair:
I have heard a stories about the End of the world is December 21, 2012. There are alot of people going around saying that. Some may believe it and some may don’t. But would you believe…
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President Address after Typhoon Bopha…. sent in by RS Sakuma.
Palau President Johnson Toribiong said this morning the island nation’s capital, Koror, escaped major damage from Typhoon Bopha, but he’s waiting for an assessment of eastern atolls and islands where waves went inland. An initial assessment in Koror shows the … Continue reading
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Thank YOU, GOD for your many Blessings!!
We would like to take this opportunity and Thank everyone for keeping us updated on Typhoon Bopha.. especially these members: Takashi Mita/Kikuko Mochimaru/Pau EZiegler/Lucy Kloulubak/Phran Udui/Jon Bacon/Lawrence Olkeriil/Ginger Kayak/Susie Graeb/Hannah Ongelungel /Marjy/Malysca S./Kamo U., and many more. We also would … Continue reading
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“Bopha Recovery Fund”… we are soliciting donations to help Red Cross in Belau.. Please Donate!
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO BOPHA RECOVERY FUND. … by the Admins. BALANCE: $6,203.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dec 14, 2012 Payment From Alan Hicks completed Dec 14, 2012 Payment From Melanie Marbou Hicks completed Dec 14, 2012 … Continue reading
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Palau is Set to Get Lashed By A “One in A Million” Typhoon Posted on Dec. 2, 2012 by OTV News By Kassi Berg
The air that now blankets Palau is warm, dry, still, and disturbingly ominous. Palau’s sky has reason to brood for in less than 24 hours Typhoon Bopha is predicted to make landfall on the tiny nation of the Republic of … Continue reading
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Typhoon Bopha heading Home… by Kikuko Mochimaru.
Typhoon Bopha December 1, 2012 located 710 miles East-Southeast of Palau moving 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and storm force winds extending outward from the center to 80 miles.
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“Major Issues we discussed prior to the elections.”
RE: Kyon T’s comment, “Major Issues we discussed prior to the elections.” My SF sent me this. These are topics of some issues heavily discussed in the forum back then: TOP TEN LISTS… by Roger Obakrairur. 1.) Fix the sewer/water … Continue reading
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PALAU 2012 GIVE THANKS!!…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL!! GOD BLESS!!
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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FROM GENERAL ELECTION…. by Eric K. Whipps
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CANDIDATES! President: Tommy Remengesau Jr. Vice President: Antonio Bells Senators: 1. Surangel Whipps, Jr. 2. Camsek Chin 3. Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch 4. Mason Whipps 5. Philip Reklai 6. Mark Rudimch 7. Hokkons Baules 8. J. Uduch Sengebau … Continue reading
Palau’s Illusive Dream (Burusel Belau El Diak Le Mei) …. by Santy Asanuma
Perfect leadership is important for good life with economic prosperity and social stability to happen in a nation. So is there a way to secure such perfect leadership? In my limited opinion, Obama is the best President not only … Continue reading
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“YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE.”
Tomorrow is the General Election Day in Belau. Are you all ready? It’s been a year and three months since we started out in this site. Have we learned anything? Yes? No? Maybe? Be that as it may, one thing … Continue reading
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