Palau swept the 21st Annual Micronesian Cup this weekend garnering six golds, two silvers and one bronze. Competing this year include teams from Saipan and Guam. competitors from Saipan and Guam. In previous years they were able to have teams from Hawaii and Hong Kong but unfortunately they were not able to make it this […]
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$350K proposed to fund hemodialysis treatments
The House of Delegates passed on its first reading House bill 10-121-12 proposing appropriation of $350,000 from Non-Communicable Disease Fund to National HealthCare Fund to as initial funding coverage for patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The bill findings say that hemodialysis treatments and related services are not covered under Palau National Health Insurance and is a […]
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From ruins to renaissance
Kumamoto, Japan – Out of the ruins of the devastating earthquakes of 2016 rose new hopes and ambitions to restore and revitalize some of the Kumamoto town’s 150-year-old historical buildings. Taijin Matsunami of the Kumamoto Machinami Trust, an organization working to preserve historic buildings and townhouses, was working hard to help property owners finds ways […]
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Spooky haunted house at Camp Katuu
Screams from people can be heard from the outside of the haunted house at Camp Katuu last weekend and they came out of there running as if their life depended on it. The people that packed the line grew a little more nervous each time they moved a few steps closer to the haunted house. […]
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Japan Emperor enthroned amidst storms
TOKYO, Japan (October 22, 2019): Meticulously following centuries old tradition, Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan October 22, an event witnessed Japan-wide on television and by an impressive list of distinguished guests of royals, heads of state and distinguished guests. An estimated 900 invited guests both from Japan and abroad, […]
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Palauan Baseball player offered scholarship to join Taiwan’s international team
A 23-year-old Palauan has been offered a scholarship to join Taiwan’s national team that competes in international games after Taiwanese coaches were wowed by his great potential. Baseball player Ray Rumong arrived at the Palau International Airport (PIA) on October 23 along with his team mates from the Palau Major League Baseball (PMLB) who were […]