Bay News: Tall ships set to sail; Hokianga museum opens; horticulture training
31 Dec, 2020 04:00 AM
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Vessels jostle for space at the starting line off Russell during this year s Tall Ships and Classic Invitational Race in the Bay of Islands. The 46th annual regatta gets under way on January 9. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Vessels jostle for space at the starting line off Russell during this year s Tall Ships and Classic Invitational Race in the Bay of Islands. The 46th annual regatta gets under way on January 9. Photo / Peter de Graaf
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Mold Infestation At Palau’s Capitol Complex Remedied Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 00:00
Executive branch to reoccupy offices after $800,000 fix completed
By Aurea Gerundio-Dizon
KOROR, Palau (Island Times, Oct. 18, 2013) – Beginning Monday, Palau’s Executive Branch offices will move back to the Capitol in Ngerulmud.
President Remengesau disclosed during the press conference Wednesday at Palau Wave radio station that the problems at the Capitol building, including ceiling leak, molds, air-con system, were fixed.
Remengesau said that the Industrial Hygienist gave clearance that the building is now ready to be occupied by employees.
Earlier reports showed occupants at the Capitol were relocated in offices in Koror due to severe mold infestation.
U.S. Officials Push Urgent Approval Of Palau Compact Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 00:00
Other nations may ‘entice’ Palau with funding if U.S. remains idle
KOROR, Palau (Island Times, June 7, 2012) – Members of the United States Congress have asked the Obama Administration to hasten anew the congressional approval of the Compact Review agreement between Palau and the United States.
It is almost two years since the Agreement was signed and the Compact is still pending before the U.S.
Congress said that the delay is causing some leaders of Palau to question the Agreement and the commitment of the U.S. to a friend that is vital to US security and international position.
US Coast Guard, Palau detain 80-foot vessel accused of IUU fishing
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Dec. 23, 2020 15:50 GMT
The US Coast Guard (USCG) and the Republic of Palau recently worked together to detain a vessel suspected of fishing illegally in the waters of the Pacific island nation, US defense officials said [.]
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The United States Embassy in Palau commended last week the action the nation has taken against the Chinese fishing vessel and its crew members for alleged unlawful entry and other possible breaches of the laws.
In a Statement from US Embassy Koror Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland last Friday, he said, America, steadfastly support Palau s efforts to protect its territorial sovereignty and prevent People s Republic of China (PRC)-flagged vessels from engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing,
The US has accused China of having a record IUU fishing, rule breaking and willful environmental degradation.
Chinese vessel with 28 crew detained in Palau. Supplied