By: L.N. Reklai June 26, 2017 (Ngeremlengui, Palau) A Chinese man dies after getting caught in a conveyor belt at Palau National Quarry in Ngeremlengui on Wednesday. The 53 year-old Chinese national Wu Shinji was inspecting the conveyors that transport rocks to the crusher at the rock quarry when he got caught into the conveyor. […]
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Young man found dead
Suicide suspected By: L.N. Reklai June 26, 2017 (Ngaraard, Palau) A 15 year old boy from Choll, Ngaraard was found dead in his room in the early morning of Sunday June 25th. At about 5am, the parents of Mckenji Mechucheu Tony found him in his room and called the police. [restrict] According to report, there […]
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First batch of completes 2017 Caregiver training
June 26, 2017- The first group to complete the 2017 Caregiver Training was recognized on Friday, June 16, 2017. Participants were awarded with Certificates of Completion to commemorate their efforts in learning about the proper methods of care for homebound patients. The training was supported by the Republic of Palau Ministry of Health (MOH) and […]
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Money Laundering Control Act amendments to take effect
Caption: Amendments to the Money Laundering Control Act will strengthen Taiwan’s position on the front line in combatting financial crimes and tracing proceeds of illegal activities. (CNA) Amendments to the Money Laundering Control Act will take effect June 28, underscoring the Republic of China (Taiwan) government’s commitment to cracking down on financial crimes and tax […]
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Employee of Car Quest arrested on drug charges
By: L.N. Reklai June 15, 2017 (Koror, Palau) An employee of Car Quest, Edwin Rechirikl was arrested and charged on four counts of drug trafficking and drug possession. According to police affidavit, Narcotics Enforcement Agency received information that Mr. Rechirikl was selling drugs, methamphetamine. [restrict] Using an informant, drug enforcement officers recorded a call between […]
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VP says Labor , Immigration conduct routine enforcement of laws
Foreigners living and working in Palau faces checks from Division of Labor and Bureau of Immigration to ensure that they have the proper documents, as mandated by law. Oilouch said the “checks” is a normal process which labor and immigration officers are required to do under the law. [restrict] “We decided we are going to […]