A report of a burning house in Ikoranges, Airai next to Camp Katuu was made on the morning Tuesday, November 12. The house is said to belong to Mr. Riumd Stephanus Gabriel who was at Ngiwal at the time of the fire. No one else was reported to be at the house. The house was […]
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Police officer draws flak for posting racial slurs against Bangladeshi workers
A police officer was called a ‘racist’ and had been criticized by netizens for throwing racial slurs against Bangladeshi workers in a social media platform. A screenshot of the post in question was previously shared in a Facebook Forum, Voices from Palau, which was later taken down, but had already garnered several reactions from netizens […]
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Japan-Palau Joint Crediting Mechanism holds seminar on emissions reduction initiatives
The Palau-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is holding a seminar today, November 12, at the Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. building to discuss the implementation of Japan’s initiatives to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The JCM is an initiative by the Japan government to collaborate with other countries in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Under the JCM […]
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Authorities aim full prosecution of persons liable for ‘finning’ sharks: Chief
Marine Law Enforcement (DMLE) Chief Victor Remengesau said that their aim is to have the full prosecution of those who will be found liable for ‘finning’ sharks in Palau’s diving sites. Chief Victor, in an interview, said that that they have already talked to the Koror State Rangers about the incident but have so far […]
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More than $8K raised for Director Aguon in fundraising drive
A total of $8,322 was raised in a fundraising drive held on November 8 for Narcotics Enforcement Director Ismael Aguon. Vice Presidential Chief of Staff Earnest Ongidobel, in an interview, said that there had been 345 donors who helped raised the amount in support of the director whose car was previously set on fire by […]
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Karaoke fundraiser with the Palau Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence Club of PCC
Palau Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence Club hosted their very first karaoke fundraiser on November 7 at the PTHSE Building. The purpose of this fundraiser was not only to raise money for the club, but to apply all the things that they learned from their classes such as customer service and making various foods […]