A police officer was called a ‘racist’ and had been criticized by netizens for throwing racial slurs against Bangladeshi workers in a social media platform. A screenshot of the post in question was previously shared in a Facebook Forum, Voices from Palau, which was later taken down, but had already garnered several reactions from netizens […]
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PPUC struggles with sewer overflows, says KASP will solve
Sewer overflows in various places in Koror continue to plague the residents of Koror as the smell and sewage flows into the streets and people’s yards, especially after heavy rains. Recent days of heavy rains have caused sewage from sewer manholes in Koror such as Mariar, Kab ra Oldekiang, King’s Minute Mart and Sea Passion […]
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Japan-Palau Joint Crediting Mechanism holds seminar on emissions reduction initiatives
The Palau-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is holding a seminar today, November 12, at the Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. building to discuss the implementation of Japan’s initiatives to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The JCM is an initiative by the Japan government to collaborate with other countries in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Under the JCM […]
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Authorities aim full prosecution of persons liable for ‘finning’ sharks: Chief
Marine Law Enforcement (DMLE) Chief Victor Remengesau said that their aim is to have the full prosecution of those who will be found liable for ‘finning’ sharks in Palau’s diving sites. Chief Victor, in an interview, said that that they have already talked to the Koror State Rangers about the incident but have so far […]
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More than $8K raised for Director Aguon in fundraising drive
A total of $8,322 was raised in a fundraising drive held on November 8 for Narcotics Enforcement Director Ismael Aguon. Vice Presidential Chief of Staff Earnest Ongidobel, in an interview, said that there had been 345 donors who helped raised the amount in support of the director whose car was previously set on fire by […]
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Palau Red Cross Society raises $24,555.78 for Japan after Typhoon Hagibis
A final tally from Palau Red Cross Society’s fundraiser showed $24,555.78 raised by Palau to help Japan after Typhoon Hagibis left a wake of devastation across Izu Peninsula on October 12 of this year. In an expression of gratitude, Ambassador Karasawa had this to say about the fundraiser: “I would like to say that on […]