Body camera footage shows armed confrontation with officers; three children rescued unharmed as authorities rule shooting lawful By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A Palauan man was fatally shot by police in Susanville, California, following a domestic violence incident that escalated into an armed confrontation involving three young children, according to reports and police body […]
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Ten Years After Law Passed, Palau’s Sex Offender Registry Still Offline
Attorney General: Palau Maintains Internal Sex Offender Records, But No Public Database By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau (October 14, 2025) After months of questions regarding the implementation of Palau’s Sex Offender Registration Law, Attorney General Ernestine K. Rengiil confirmed that the country still lacks a public online registry, though internal records are maintained and accessible […]
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Labor Acting Director disciplined for inappropriate behavior
Division of Labor’s Acting Director Sylverius “Ouch” Tellei was placed on a 10-day suspension without pay for “misconduct and unprofessional behavior” in violation of the Bureau of Public Service System’s Rules and Regulation, according to a notice of an adverse action issued by Vice President & Minister of Justice Raynold Oilouch on November 26, 2019, […]
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Palau works with Taiwan to boost law enforcement
Palau is on its way to team up with Taiwan to strengthen its national security and law enforcement. Vice President Raynold Oilouch met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on July 9 and was able to settle deals and agreements. Under the new terms, Palau and Taiwan can now share intelligence about individuals with past criminal record […]
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25th Law Enforcement Commencement Exercise held
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) held the 25th Law Enforcement Academy Commencement Exercise at Palau Community College Cafeteria on October 5, 2018. The initiation was attended by leaders from the Senate, the House of Delegates, State Governors, Speakers, and friends and families of the new Cadets. Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) Director Aloysius Aloys delivered […]
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Youngsters reminded getting education abroad is hard if they are nabbed for DUI
Public Safety Director Aloysius Alonz stressed out especially to high school students here in Palau that taking college education abroad will be hard for them if they are caught and convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. “The worst thing about DUI, once you get DUI, you cannot leave Palau, that’s the hard […]