Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs Baklai Temengil-Chilton (Source: Office of the President, Republic of Palau) Minister Baklai Temengil-Chilton revealed this week Palau’s intention to bid for the 2025 Pacific Games. The bid is to host 12 sporting events including spearfishing and baseball. CNMI withdrew its bid to host the 2021 Games due to challenges related […]
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US Veterans group formed post signing of charter by President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr.
President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr (File Photo) Veterans of The United States Armed Forces in Palau have incorporated themselves into a non-profit association following a signing of their charter yesterday by President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and witnessed by United States Ambassador to Republic of Palau, Ambassador Amy Hyatt. The veterans consist of both Palauan […]
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China Airlines okayed to fly Japan-Palau route
Photo credits: China Airlines/www.china-airlines.com China Airlines received an approval from government of Japan to fly Taiwan- Japan-Palau route, adding one more direct connection between Japan and Palau, reported President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. at press conference this week. China Airlines have earlier submitted an application to Japan government to allow the airline to fly directly […]
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Bones found believed to be human remains
Bones, believed to be human remains, were found in the ocean waters near Ngesaol village of Koror State. According to report from the Bureau of Public Safety, on September 16th, they received a call from a fisherman who said that while fishing on September 11 near Ngesaol, he saw what looked like a human skull […]
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Filling the gap left by Delta closer to realization
Palau maybe able to obtain a direct airline service between Palau and Japan sooner than expected according to recent report from a Japan based carrier Skymark Airlines. Although officials here in Palau says the talks are still ongoing, recent publication from Japan says the airline will begin charter flights between Japan and Palau and Japan […]