A regular training program for law enforcement personnel, the Law Enforcement Academy under the Ministry of Justice, turned tragic yesterday, when the oldest member of academy, 53 year old PAN ranger of Aimeliik State was found dead after training exercise was completed at KB Bridge yesterday. In what may be the first fatality to occur […]
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Another monsoon trough seen Northwest of Palau: NOAA
Although the weather condition has now quiet down, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Palau has reported as of 10:28am yesterday that another monsoon trough is seen Northwest of Palau from 13N130E extending Southeast to an elongated and weak circulation Southeast of Yap at 5N145E. The satellite imagery shows that thunderstorm clouds are […]
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43 students raise awareness on cancer
Forty-three students from Koror Elementary School and G.B. Harris Elementary School spread love on the streets of Koror by flashing banners that help raise awareness on Cancer. The event, which was held on Friday afternoon along the main road near the Palau National Gym, was spearheaded by the Omub-Cancer Coalition in partnership with the Ministry […]
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Senate rejects President’s two ambassadorial nominees
The Senate yesterday rejected two ambassadorial nominees of President Tommy Remengesau Jr. In a vote of 4 yes and 8 no, Honorary Consul Nguyen San Mien Nhuan was given a thumbs down by the Senate to serve as Palau Ambassador to Palau, while Rabih Reaidy, nominated as Palau Ambassador to UAE didn’t get the nod […]
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Kanai introduces resolution, recognizes social media outlets importance
Del Gibson Kanai, who was last week a subject of a deluge of criticism, is now acknowledging the importance of social media outlets in “allowing for the free flow of information and expression.” Kanai yesterday authored a resolution “urging the Ministry of State to establish an online platform to disseminate accurate and complete information to […]
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Palau financial future secured, Trust Fund changed to perpetual fund
“I believe we can now be confident about Palau’s future, especially having addressed those concerns economists have had about the possibility of Palau depleting its trust funds and not be able to sustain itself in the future,” expressed President Remengesau Jr. following the report that United States have agreed to change Palau’s Trust Fund status […]