*See complete transcript of the call at the bottom of the article The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) found itself in hot water after a controversial alleged 911 call made rounds in the social media recently. The recorded phone conversation revealed that a caller phoned 911 customer service to ask for assistance from the police to […]
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PVA chair underscores the need to eliminate “nickel-and-diming” reputation
Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) Chairman of the Board Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl had named several challenges in the promotion of Palau’s tourism and one of these is the need to eliminate the “nickel-and-diming reputation.” Speaking before the senate as a guest during the first session of the year, Tmetuchl said that the PVA is faced with a […]
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Palauan serves as General Member of GMHA under new Guam administration
A Palauan woman who hails from Ngatpang State will continue to serve as a General Member of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Board of Trustees under the new Guam administration. Sonia L. Siliang was first appointed as GMHA Board of Trustees General Member during the administration of then Guam Governor Eddie J. Baza Calvo […]
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Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race to kick off December 2019
Palau and Japan’s Flag carried by Palauan law enforcers in a ceremony in Palau. (File Photo/ Rhealyn C. Pojas) Palau and Japan are going to co-host an international yacht race as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Palau’s Independence and the 160th anniversary of the opening of Japan’s Yokohama Port this year. A website […]
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PVA chair lays down 2019 tourism plans
Palau Visitors Authority Chairman of the Board Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl during the Senate’s first session of the year at the Senate Chamber. Palau Visitors Authority Chairman of the Board Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl, who was the guest speaker during the Senate’s first session of the year on January 8, revealed several plans to further development of the tourism […]
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Palau’s flag to be flown at half-mast to honor the passing of Jesuit Priest
Photo from jesuiteast.org President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. has issued a presidential proclamation to order the hoisting of all Palauan flags at half-mast during the funeral of the late Jesuit Priest, Father Wayne Pius Tkel, on Saturday, January 12. Father Tkel passed away on New Year’s day in Peleliu State at the age of 55. Tkel […]