A project to build a $4-million call center facility for a Chinese blockchain insurance company is reportedly being proposed to the Melekeok State government. The project description shared to the media identified the project as GT Industrial Park which will provide office space and accommodation facilities to around 500 Chinese employees who will work for […]
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Stakeholders meet for ocean talks
A one-day conference was held at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center yesterday, August 29, to discuss the status of the oceans and its resources and the initiatives taken to protect them. The dialogue which was themed “Allow the Ocean to Sustain Us” was attended by personnel from different organizations that are involved in ocean and environment […]
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Employers, educators convene to tackle students’ preparedness for workplace
The Belau Employers and Education Alliance (BEEA), a non-profit organization comprised of educators and employers, had convened at the Palau Community College (PCC) on August 28 for their first meeting this year to discuss programs that will help prepare students transition from the classroom to the workplace. Teachers from Koror Elementary School, George B. Harris […]
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Woman throws brownies at store employee after beer was denied
In an odd incident reported to the police, an unknown Palauan female started an argument with a store employee at Bem Tuchakl and left after she aggressively threw brownies on the employee’s face. The incident took place on August 19 at 6:30 pm and the case is being investigated by the authorities for disorderly conduct. […]
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SWM glass bottle, metal can recycling center to expand
Solid Waste Management Office are expanding the glass bottle and metal can recycling center, plans to make it a tourist attraction revealed. The center will be up and running by October this year. The building will have different display sections, and the idea of the building is to provide a bigger space for people to […]
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Court to get new elevator prioritizing senior citizens, differently-abled
Palau court to get a new elevator by the end of September to make court premises more accessible to the senior citizens. The elevator is still under construction, Surangel and Sons are responsible to see the completion of the project. Director of Administration Keiden Kintol said, “The elevator is to address senior citizens who cannot […]