Month: December 2012

Two weeks since the trail of Bopha; 5 homes to be rebuilt in Ngkeklau

By Nikita Espangel Two weeks have passed since Bopha grazed Palau. Although most of Palau was untouched, salve 5 states were severely affected: Ngaraard, Ngiwal, Melekeok, Peleliu, and Angaur.  In addition to the environmental damage inflicted, many homes were destroyed, and people displaced. According to the Bopha Relief Committee assessments, approximately 191 homes were affected …

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Presidential Nomination to Palau’s Judicial Bench Declines Appointment

The Palau Supreme Court will not be welcoming William G. Rickett as its newest associate judge.  In a letter addressed to outgoing President Toribiong, approved Rickett expressed that despite the appointment being “the single greatest honor in his 26-year legal career,” moving halfway across the world to serve on Palau’s bench would be too difficult.  …

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Four killed and dozens missing in Samoa, Fijians brace for Cyclone Evan

By Rolynda Jonathan Palau – Four people including a three-year old child lost their lives after Tropical Cyclone Evan’s havoc devastated the island nation a couple of days ago. A massive clean up is underway as Samoan officials continue to search for eight missing people including a number of children. According to the Situation Report …

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Senate Endorses Questionable Multi-Million Dollar Solar Contract

This article has been updated to reflect additional details regarding the kw per hour rate. Questions have been raised over a potential 30-year contract between the Republic of Palau and a foreign energy company following the Senate’s late-term passage of a Resolution endorsing the contract on November 30, search 2012.  The contract, over its term, …

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DOI Office of Insular Affairs Babauta Under Investigation For Allegations of Misconduct

U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs, see Tony Babauta, recipe who is responsible for overseeing the Pacific Island region, viagra approved including Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Guam, and CNMI– has been placed on administrative leave.  Pacific Daily News is reporting that he is being investigated over …

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In the Trail of Typhoon Bopha

By: Nikita K. Espangel, page resident of Ngkeklau village In the village of Ngkeklau, located on the east side of Palau’s main island of Babeldoab, only three homes remain standing. Whilst Typhoon Bopha’s winds were strong, it was the storm surge that ultimately destroyed and flooded the small village.   The village was evacuated on …

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