The Korean TV show, “The Fishermen and the City”, filming at Airai’s Bai. (Contributed Photo) Sunday’s Moonlight set a beautiful back drop for the Korean TV Show called “The Fishermen and the City” at the Bai Ra Rengara Irrai Hosted by Korean Celebrities, Duckhwa/Lee (actor), Kyungkyu/Lee (comedian), Sunghun/Chu (ufc fighter) and Saeron/Kim (actress). The show […]
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Shallum becomes Uchelsias of Peleliu
Shallum Etpison, a bearer of the contested title of Rekemesik of Ngatpang State, has been accepted as the new chief Uchelsias of Ngesias of Peleliu by the Ngesias council of Chiefs. Etpison will be sworn in today, December 21, as member of Peleliu State Legislature by the virtue of his new title Uchelsias. Shallum Etpison […]
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Remengesau confirms Japan’s wishes to fish beyond 2020
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said talks regarding Japan’s request to fish in Palau waters beyond the implementation of the Marine Sanctuary is still underway. The president however noted that under the law, 20 percent would remain open for fishing. “Don’t forget we have 20 percent fishing allowed zone. That is another option to look at […]
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Koror Coastal Cleanup happening today
Director Jennifer Olgeriil of Koror State Coastal Management and Law Enforcement Division informed the public about the coastal cleanup collaborated by Koror State and National government during the press conference on December 19. A complete coastal cleanup around Koror State is happening today, a joint effort between Koror State government and national government. The event […]
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Dengue cases now at 26
Cases of Dengue fever in Palau have now risen to 26 according to the latest situation report issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on December 18. The MOH previously declared Dengue Outbreak alert after dengue fever cases were observed to surpass the threshold of 10 cases a month. The Ministry also alerted the public […]
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Mental health patient found dead after alleged suicide
A funeral was held for a mental health patient yesterday, December 20, after he was found dead inside his bedroom for allegedly committing suicide on December 11. Based on the police report, the 54-year-old victim was found dead by his brother at around 2:30am at their residence in Delui, Koror. The latter immediately called the […]