Due to the current weather conditions, the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is issuing a SMALL CRAFT WARNING for the states of Angaur and Kayangel. Travel to and from these states is Strictly Prohibited at this time. [restrict] Water conditions at these states and areas outside the reef are relatively rough at this time and […]
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Alcohol related driving poses risk
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter The Office of the Attorney General continues to pursue cases of alcohol-related driving incidents that continue to pose serious risk to public safety. Reports obtained from the Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau tell that common traffic offenses were caused by drivers who are controlled by alcohol or drugs and […]
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Thank the LORD for his steadfast love
Some were sick through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction; they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death. [restrict]Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; he sent forth his word, and healed them, and delivered […]
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EQPB to conduct survey on alternatives to Ozone Depleting Substance
Koror, Palau – At their Twenty-sixth meeting, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, including the Republic of Palau, requested that additional funding be provided to conduct inventories or surveys on alternatives to Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) were developed as an alternative to Hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs), an ozone depleting substance which will be phased out […]
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The Song
Sister Theresa of Avila, a woman who founded the order of Carmelites says that deep within each of us is an inner castle, our heart. She is one of my mentors that I admire for her faith, strength, and endurance. She says that it is in the inner castle where beauty, treasures, and dreams, even […]
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Palau NOC elect board members at annual meeting
The Palau National Olympic Committee held its Annual General Assembly today at the Palau Coral Reef Center conference room. Key agenda was the election of the Palau NOC Board Officers and the following Board Members and Officers were elected at this Annual General Meeting to serve in the next four years 2017-2020 – Frank Kyota, […]