High obesity rate in Palau could result in more colon cancers (Koror, Palau) “Obesity is one of the known risk factors besides smoking for colon cancer,” stated Dr. Alex Chu, a gastroenterologist from Shin Kong Hospital in Taiwan. “And the good news is that colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be […]
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Multiple car accident charged
Number of accidents involving cars increasing By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) Car accidents are becoming common sites here in Koror as well as around Babeldaob. Whether travelling on the road or parked in a parking area, the chance of getting hit by another vehicle is increasing as seen by some of the cases being filed […]
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Plans for cancer treatment unit underway
By: L.N. Reklai August 19, 2016 (Koror) “We have been planning for some time now to construct an oncology unit here at the Ministry of Health. Due to limited space, we were unable to commence earlier but since OEK gave us $25K to relocate the Maintenance shop, we now can move other services around and […]
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2 remaining justices’ vacancies filled
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter Two of the remaining posts of the three advertised positions for the Associate Justices of Palau Supreme Court in early February 2016 have been filled. [restrict] The two are Mr. John K. Rechucher of the Republic of Palau and Mr. Barry Michelsen of United States. In a letter cited by Island […]
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Good doggie
One fall day Bill was out raking leaves when he noticed a hearse slowly drive by. Following the first hearse was a second hearse, which was followed by a man walking solemnly along, followed by a dog, and then about 200 men walking in single file. [restrict] Intrigued, Bill went up to the man following […]
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Invitation of Rest for the Weary
At that time Jesus declared, “I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, [restrict] Father, for such was thy gracious will. All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son […]