The man who was charged for criminal conspiracy and possession of meth pleaded guilty and had been sentenced to 15 years of supervised probation and three-year imprisonment. As per the last Island Times report, Julio Kazuo, who pleaded guilty, was involved in a case last year when the Narcotics Enforcement Agency intercepted a package containing […]
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Blackouts in Koror as trees fell on power lines
The blackouts that Koror experienced over the weekend was due to trees falling on the power lines and damaging the hardware. The PPUC PIO said that the trees that fell on the power lines were mostly betel nut trees and repairs were quickly initiated with the help of Power Distribution Department crew, The rainfall that […]
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Palau wins bid to host Pacific Mini Games in 2025
The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) had announced on July 14 that Palau won the bid to host the Pacific Mini Games in 2025 after securing 16 out of the 21 votes. PNOC President Frank Kyota and Secretary General Baklai Temengil-Chilton, together with their staff, witnessed the announcement during the Pacific Games Council’s General Assembly […]
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One woman was detained, not two: Aguon
The reports about two women being detained at the airport turned out to be faulty as the Narcotics Enforcement Agency has now cleared the air and revealed that there was only one woman who was detained. Ismael Aguon said, “We have ongoing investigation right now involving the seizure of about 18 grams [meth].” However, Aguon […]
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Palauan artist needed for Hamburg’s Artist-in-Residence Program
State Minister Faustina Rehuher-Marugg said that they will be looking for a qualified Palauan artist who can participate in Hamburg’s Artist-in-Residence Program. Rehuher-Marugg, in an interview, said that the Ministry of State (MOS) is now working with the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs (MCCA) and the German Consulate for the program. Under the Artist-in-Residence […]
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Flooding, landslides in Babeldaob due to heavy rains
Over the weekend, Palau experienced heavy rainfall ranging from 5.93 to 10.02 inches that caused flooding, landslides/mudslides and fallen debris in some areas of Babeldaob. Bureau of Public Works (BPW) has already started the work in the affected area and mobilized on Saturday to address road issues caused by heavy winds and rains. Director Brian […]