Show Me the Money...YAP Stone Money originated in PALAU...Did You Know?
18/05/08 18:17 Filed in: Palau
Culture
Show
Me the Money...from PALAU to YAP
an amazing Journey
©
Gunther Deichmann - excerpts from a story
on Micronesia in Fins Magazine, 2007
Yap
The
island of Yap is notable for its “stone money” (Rai
stones), large disks usually of calcite, up to four
meters in diameter, with a hole in the middle.
There are five major types: Mmbul, Gaw, Ray,Yar, and
Reng, the last being only 0.3 metres in diameter.
Their value is based on both size and history, many
of them having been brought from other islands, as
far as New Guinea,
but most coming in ancient times from
Palau.
The islanders don’t necessarily move them when
ownership changes. Approximately 6,500 of them are
scattered around the island.You can find a large
example (approximately 2.4-metreshigh) of Yapese
stone money in the village of
Gachpar.
GOOD NEWS...more on the Live Reef Fish Ban... Ban signed in by the President of the Republic of Palau, Micronesia
13/05/08 22:05 Filed in: Conservation
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A conservation
issue...just arrived from Palau...see also the
previous blog from Palau re.Ban on Live Reef Fish
Ban... NEW Law signed in by the the President of the
Republic of Palau.
I am very delighted to report that Palau’s Legislative and Executive Branches have come together to support individual states in bringing an end to the controversial practice of “Live Reef Fisheries” in Palau with the recent signing in to law of a bill outlawing the destructive practice. The people and leaders of Palau’s northerly states of Ngarchelong and Kayangel sought the assistance of the national government to help protect Palau’s environmentally important Northern Reefs.
The issue of Live Reef Fisheries first came to public attention through postings made on this blog dating back to 11/19/07 and continuing through 12/08/07. After the story on Live Reef Fisheries first broke on this blog a great deal of public debate and very close scrutiny took place on the environmental impact caused by this unsustainable and destructive fishing practice. States then appealed to the national government for assistance in ending the practice.
President Remengesau, Senator Alan Seid, Members of the OEK, and the leadership of Ngarchelong and Kayangel States are to be commended for their actions to protect Palau’s natural resources and marine environment from unsustainable exploitation.
For more on the issue of Live Reef Fisheries, please refer to these earlier posts on the subject on this blog
I am very delighted to report that Palau’s Legislative and Executive Branches have come together to support individual states in bringing an end to the controversial practice of “Live Reef Fisheries” in Palau with the recent signing in to law of a bill outlawing the destructive practice. The people and leaders of Palau’s northerly states of Ngarchelong and Kayangel sought the assistance of the national government to help protect Palau’s environmentally important Northern Reefs.
The issue of Live Reef Fisheries first came to public attention through postings made on this blog dating back to 11/19/07 and continuing through 12/08/07. After the story on Live Reef Fisheries first broke on this blog a great deal of public debate and very close scrutiny took place on the environmental impact caused by this unsustainable and destructive fishing practice. States then appealed to the national government for assistance in ending the practice.
President Remengesau, Senator Alan Seid, Members of the OEK, and the leadership of Ngarchelong and Kayangel States are to be commended for their actions to protect Palau’s natural resources and marine environment from unsustainable exploitation.
For more on the issue of Live Reef Fisheries, please refer to these earlier posts on the subject on this blog
PALAUTOURS.COM represents...some very cool places for your dining in Koror Palau Micronesia
09/05/08 16:49 Filed in: Restaurants
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| After the
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Where to
Eat
Soon
we feature all the Bars and Restaurants in Palau
@
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Introducing today ... only two of many other fine Restaurants in Korror Palau, a wide variety of eating
places and Restaurants are available in Koror the "Capital" of Palau.
There is nothing better then a good meal after a great day of Diving, water-sports or exploring the islands .
PALAU has big choice of international Cuisines from local Palauan food, Japanese, Chinese, European,
Thai, Indian and many others...plus fantastic Seafood of course.
Check out the Bottom Time Bar and Grill at Sam's Tours...great for breakfast (and not only breakfast)
with some of the best coffee in town...or visit the famous Rock Island Cafe
with their oversize portions of American food and some great Pizza. You can also venture to the
Palau Pacific Resort or better know as PPR for a fantastic
Buffet at Sunset, there is something for everyones taste in Palau Micronesia.
Kramer's Cafe at Pirate's Cove -
Highly recommended
International and Pacific Island dishes.
Try the famous "Hammerhead sauce"!
( NOT made from Shark fins I might add,
a René special.)
Tel: 680-488-8448, Fax: 680-188-5271
Waterfront location at Malakal Harbor.
Featuring International and Pacific dishes,
blackened sashimi, cold German beer.
The Taj Palau -
Highly recommended
A Taste of India, a recreation of an
aristocratic Indian home.
ask for Robert your Host
Located on the 2nd floor of the PDC
Building in downtown
Koror. Ph/Fax: 680-488-2227
© Gunther Deichmann - India 2008
Introducing today ... only two of many other fine Restaurants in Korror Palau, a wide variety of eating
places and Restaurants are available in Koror the "Capital" of Palau.
There is nothing better then a good meal after a great day of Diving, water-sports or exploring the islands .
PALAU has big choice of international Cuisines from local Palauan food, Japanese, Chinese, European,
Thai, Indian and many others...plus fantastic Seafood of course.
Check out the Bottom Time Bar and Grill at Sam's Tours...great for breakfast (and not only breakfast)
with some of the best coffee in town...or visit the famous Rock Island Cafe
with their oversize portions of American food and some great Pizza. You can also venture to the
Palau Pacific Resort or better know as PPR for a fantastic
Buffet at Sunset, there is something for everyones taste in Palau Micronesia.
Kramer's Cafe at Pirate's Cove -
Highly recommended
International and Pacific Island dishes.
Try the famous "Hammerhead sauce"!
( NOT made from Shark fins I might add,
a René special.)
Tel: 680-488-8448, Fax: 680-188-5271
Waterfront location at Malakal Harbor.
Featuring International and Pacific dishes,
blackened sashimi, cold German beer.
The Taj Palau -
Highly recommended
A Taste of India, a recreation of an
aristocratic Indian home.
ask for Robert your Host
Located on the 2nd floor of the PDC
Building in downtown
Koror. Ph/Fax: 680-488-2227
© Gunther Deichmann - India 2008
Melekau Your Consulting & Insurance Partner in Palau, Micronesia...local Business You can trust...brought to YOU by PALAUTOURS.COM
09/05/08 15:17 Filed in: Palau
Articles | Marine and
Environment
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Micronesia
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Benefits of using Melekau :
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• Knowledge of local laws and regulations pertaining to environmental requirements;
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Melekau Insurance and Consulting has provided business services in Palau since 1995.
Our operations include an established insurance agency; business development services for small to medium sized businesses; and environmental consulting services.
Benefits of using Melekau :
• Experience with insurance requirements and products for Property & Casualty, Life, and Group Health;
• Network associate relationship with Center for Development of Enterprise (CDE), an EU institute, provides access to private sector development programs.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations pertaining to environmental requirements;
• Being part of the community facilitates negotiations with government and community agencies;
• Advantage of being Palau based ensures low overhead and increased ability to meet cost controls;
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our experience and services in more detail with you.
“Melekau” is Palauan for protecting and sheltering, in the way that the fronds of a coconut palm can be used to provide shelter from the elements.
PALAUTOURS.COM updated today May 7th 2008...including the FSM...plus a lot more very soon.
07/05/08 22:12 Filed in: Latest News
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PalauTours.com Now... Welcome to
Micronesia!
The colors of the Pacific...
(FSM - The Federated States of Micronesia)
Chuuk (Truk Lagoon) - Yap - Kosrae & Pohnpei
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As promised... we have just updated the
palautours.com site changes and NEW additions are as follow;
Micronesia section is updated see the screenshot on this blog - a Palau and Regional map has been added -
in the Photo Gallery we have now provided caption on all the images for easy identification - Getting here is
been updated - some pages have additional text - plus we have changed some photos in various categories.
More to come by this weekend and an incredible update is in progress for the Dive sites of Palau, we will feature
most of the dive sites and not only the popular ones, a big undertaking but I am sure you enjoy it once that is done.
We try very hard to have our first listings up also by Sunday, please stay tuned or start subscribing.
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The colors of the Pacific...
(FSM - The Federated States of Micronesia)
Chuuk (Truk Lagoon) - Yap - Kosrae & Pohnpei
Click the image or the link below
http://www.palautours.com/micronesia.html
As promised... we have just updated the
palautours.com site changes and NEW additions are as follow;
Micronesia section is updated see the screenshot on this blog - a Palau and Regional map has been added -
in the Photo Gallery we have now provided caption on all the images for easy identification - Getting here is
been updated - some pages have additional text - plus we have changed some photos in various categories.
More to come by this weekend and an incredible update is in progress for the Dive sites of Palau, we will feature
most of the dive sites and not only the popular ones, a big undertaking but I am sure you enjoy it once that is done.
We try very hard to have our first listings up also by Sunday, please stay tuned or start subscribing.
Your Palau Tours Team