The Filipina who was in news for allegedly attempting to leave Palau with an undeclared $30,000, now in distress, said she doesn’t have that kind of money and she was not at the airport on Friday as reported by Tia Belau, a Palau-based newspaper. Althea Posadas, 28, found herself baffled when she saw her face […]
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Palau crime rate down by 14 percent: BPS
The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) reported that crime rate in Palau in the first half of 2019 is down by 14 percent when compared to the same period last year. The BPS statistics showed that there are a total of 736 crimes recorded from January to June this year with Crimes Against Public Places […]
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NEMO responds to complaints by residents
National Emergency Management Office, in response to the complaints by residents of Koror about delay in notifying about the heavy rains that occurred last weekend, stated that a Special Weather Statement can be given only when the weather change closer to the arrival. The notice by NEMO is given out in collaboration with weather service […]
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United States-affiliated Pacific Islands want equitable access to veteran benefits
United States-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs) had issued a resolution outlining the need for equitable access to quality healthcare services for Pacific veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The resolution, which was signed by the leaders of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, and the […]
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FPA cases rise to 88%: BPS stats
In the most recent press conference held by the Ministry of Justice, statistics on crime till June of past two years and this year was released that showed an overall decrease in the crime but increase in cases under domestic violence. The statistics showed an increase by 88% in the crimes reported under the Family […]
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Palauan activist stresses importance of accessibility in SDG implementation
A Palauan disability and inclusion activist underscored the need to highlight accessibility in the talks of inclusion, saying it is the “key for inclusive implementation of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Palau disability and inclusion activist Villaney Remengesau, who was speaking before the participants of the UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) […]