President Tommy Remengesau Jr. welcomed Australia’s government‘s move to step-up its engagement in the North Pacific, adding that the high-level visit of Foreign Minister Julie Bishop here showed Canberra’s commitment to being a strategic partner in Micronesia. “We truly appreciate the visit of the Foreign Minister Bishop and the bipartisan senators, we would like to […]
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Soka University awards Remengesau “Cultural and Educational Recognition Award”
May 21, 2018 – After the successful participation in the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM 8), President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. together with his delegation, visited his fellow alumni at the Soka University in Hachioji, Japan. Remengesau was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Soka University from 16 years ago in June 2002. This […]
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BPS urges public to apply for the 25th Law Enforcement Academy
Aspiring law enforcers and all interested applicants are encouraged by the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) to join the 25th Law Enforcement Academy slated June 12 until September 7. BPS Director Alloysius Alonz, in an interview with Island Times yesterday, said that applications for the Law Enforcement Academy is now open and it will last […]
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Crocodile sighting in Palau
Most likely, when we say we’ve seen crocodiles, we mean that we have seen them inside a cage, or fence, or the zoo. But not here in Palau. Last Sunday, I added another adventure to my list of how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time in Palau and that included my recent experience through the Jungle River Boat Cruise in Ngchesar […]
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Medical pilgrims
Personality Profile Imagine building a good life in your country for years and suddenly leaving it all behind for the sake of extending help to more people in another part of the world – that is the story of two Israeli doctors who journeyed to Palau after receiving a request for their services. Orthopedic surgeon […]
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Senate panel investigates Masang’s potential conflict
The Senate Committee on Public Utilities, Communications and Housing Development is investigating Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman and Board member Sam Masang for Code of Ethics violation by allegedly facilitating business relationship between a company he owns and PPUC. Sen. Rukebai Inabo, chair of the committee stated in her March 9 letter to Masang […]