International Dive Industries Launch Call For Action In Palau – Video

  A call to action has been launched in Palau urging governments and international treaties to “address threats to the world’s oceans faster and more efficiently.” Entitled “Letter from – Dive Industry Declaration on Marine Conservation”, discount this declaration is supported by dozens of dive industry stakeholders from 34 countries. The declaration spearheaded by Divers …

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OTV's Kalebong March 2015 Episode – Video

[hdvideo id=638] A new episode of Kalebong, more about OTV’s social commentary man-on-the-street show talks to locals. Concerns and comments about the current boom in Chinese tourism, hospital the increasing amount of vehicles in Koror, mind a plea for a Palauan-written newspaper and other local issues are expressed during this 25-minute program.   Warning: This …

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Vacancy: News Reporter

Are you interested in gathering news? Writing? Presenting? Fluent in Palauan and English? OTV is searching for a News Reporter. Training will be provided. Pick up an application today or call 488-1838 for more information.

Palau: China Tourists Up 516% All Other Markets Down Around 30%

Palau’s established higher end tourism markets continue to decline as the Chinese package tours dominate the market that was up 516% in February 2015. The lucrative Japanese market was down by nearly 32% along with the Korean Market that was down nearly 30%.  Australia and Germany were both down over 35% with other Europe down …

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Locals Forced Out Of Koror City; Chinese Boom To Blame?

Koror State sometimes referred to, more about as “Koror city” is the most populated and busiest state in all of Palau, supporting various shops, businesses and all sorts of nationalities that have come to call this island nation home. But in less than a year, this commercial center of Palau has been overcrowded by the …

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Charter Flights Reduced To Balance Tourism Market In Palau

Chartered flights coming into Palau are being reduced to accommodate other tourism markets. Minister Charles Obichang of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, dosage Industries and Commerce in his Feb. 25 letter notified operators for Mega Maldives Airline, sales Dynamic Airways, Asian Air and the Palau Pacific Airways “the change in landing frequencies is consistent with …

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Island Nation Rejects American Express

Why has an entire nation stopped accepting American Express at all hotels, prescription restaurants and retailers? Because AMEX thinks the Republic of Palau is part of the U.S. In January the United States implemented new tax requirements for U.S. companies, which requires them to have a correct Tax Identification Number or TIN.  If a company …

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Palau Vacation Hotel Under Fire – Video

[hdvideo id=633] A local hotel may be facing criminal charges for allegedly buying and serving illegal fish. A source close to this case confirms that Palau Vacation Hotel was allegedly found sometime ago, approved buying and serving, visit this illegal fish, specifically humphead parrotfish and napoleon wrasse. The new hotel, which has been a subject …

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Marine Sanctuary Initiative Does Not Violate Any Laws Says Remengesau – Video

[hdvideo id=632] The Palau National Marine Sanctuary legislation does not violate any laws of the Republic including the Constitution stresses President Remengesau. This is in response to an opinion indicating potential harm and loss of fishing rights revenues as a result of the commercial fishing ban. The main issue presented by Talobak Victorio Uherbelau in …

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Kayangel And PE Calls On EQPB To Expedite Review Of Permit Application – Video

[hdvideo id=634] With over a week delay in mobilization and applications for permit still pending, order the Kayangel State government through Governor Jeffrey Titiml and Howard James Smith of Palau Energy Pte. Ltd (or PE), for sale are calling on the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) to expedite review of its application. Governor Titiml and …

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