New changes coming to Palau’s national marine sanctuary law
Koror- Proposed amendments to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act (PNMS) to lift the export ban on pelagic fish and create a corridor...
New Japan Patrol Boat boosts Palau fight against IUU
Koror, Palau- The additional patrol boat to Palau from Nippon and Sasakawa Foundation is being hailed as a boost in the fight against...
Palau Gets New Patrol Boat
Entering Malakal harbor through the pinchers, Palau’s newest patrol boat, Kedam, with its 15-member newly trained Palauan crew and...
Senate Repeals and Replaces EIF With Palau Visitor's Fee
The Palau Senate has agreed on a compromise version of House Bill No. 10-22-1, HD1, SD1 in a unanimous 12-0 vote. The $100 Environmental...
Fearing Economic Decline, Groups call for Delay or Repeal of Palau’s Environmental Fee
Fearful that it will further reduce already-declining tourist arrivals, a coalition of airlines and tourism development groups are...
Palau Gov't Seeks Fishing Vessel Forfeiture
The Palau government filed on Dec. 2 a civil action suit against the owner of seized Philippine fishing vessel suspected of conducting...
Palau’s Environment Minister To Take Action On Illegal Trade of Napoleon Wrasse
Community cooperation is a must to stop illegal poaching of the Napoleon Wrasse, Minister of Natural Resources, Tourism and Environment...
Palau Reiterates Stance Vs. Illegal Fishing, Burns Another Boat
Palau destroyed another Vietnamese fishing boat caught poaching in its waters, with the island nation warning that it is imposing a zero...
Palau Sends Tough Message Vs. Illegal Fishing, Will Burn More Vietnamese Boats
Apparently, the message was not clear enough, so Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. wants to make it clearer. At today’s press press...
