Photo by Danka Ledgerwood The Angel Center – School of Pacific is going to organize a workshop on Sunday. The workshop will cover making coconut leaves star and basket weaving. The workshop will start at 2pm and will go on till 5pm. Those interested need to reserve a spot by reaching out to the number […]
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Sandra Pierantozzi donates $5,000 to PCS
Sandra S. Pierantozzi (left) with Palau Conservation Society Executive Director Abolade “Bola” Majekobaje (right) The founder and current board member of Palau Conservation Society (PCS) Ms. Sandra S. Pierantozzi presented a check of $5,000 to support future conservation champions of Palau as PCS looks to 25 more years in conservation. Mr. Marcello Pierantozzi and Mrs. […]
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Japan pledges 400 million yen to help beef up Palau’s maritime security
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Japan Japan had pledged $400 million yen or $3.6 million to help boost Palau’s maritime security, the office of the President in Palau confirmed in a text message yesterday evening, March 11. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. had reportedly signed a […]
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Jury says Chinese woman guilty of prostitution
A Chinese woman was found guilty of prostitution, promoting prostitution, working without permit, and being an undesirable alien in a jury trial held March 8. Chinese national, Yuqin Xiao, who faced several felony charges along with her Palauan partner Benito Obak, is set for a sentencing hearing on April 12 at 8:30am after the jury […]
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Sonsorol rescue could not be done due to assets failure – Marine Law Office
Photos courtesy of Senator Rukebai Inabo. Marine Law Enforcement Acting Chief Lt. Cdr. Emerson Nobuo confirmed that they received a call around noon of March 6 to respond to an emergency in Sonsorol where an injured boy was reportedly needing medical assistance but he said that they could not respond to the emergency because their […]
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‘Ghosted?’ Whistleblower says PPUC’s CEO post offered to an applicant last year
An information furnished to Island Times revealed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position under the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) was allegedly offered to an applicant last year but the statement issued by the agency said that the position is still vacant and that the Board of Directors is still in discussion over the position. […]