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The man was identified as Ignacio Bemert, a resident of Airai and an employee of Surangel. Bemert suffered serious degree burns in the body and is now under observation at the hospital. He was operating a boom truck for a construction project in Ikelau past 2 pm on Tuesday when the incident happene…

The arrested persons were identified as Bert Miller, Jaon Adriano, Montana Ngiralmau, Lallii Idong, Thomas Techur, Usim Minor, Flora Delmel, Aifeng Wang, Jonathan Finai, Badomerang Blelai, Rodito Baconga and Willy Ngiraikelau Jr. Miller, Adriano, Ngiralmau and Idong were arrested Friday morning for…

The new project will benefit at least 23 kids and seven teachers who have been using an outhouse prior to the completion of the facility. SW1 Mike Barbee, Project Manager of Civic Action Team 01-25 said that the project which was completed Nov. 13, is a 12 x24 foot bathroom facility composed of the…

President Johnson Toribiong in his speech before the World Ocean Forum in Korea last week said climate change will affect the low-lying coastal areas, erosion and inundiation is also a major risks to Palau . According to data , in Palau it is forecasted that the Kayangel atoll will be inundated by …

The World arrived in Palau Sunday morning and will be experiencing the sights and sounds of the country for four days. It is docked near the shores of Palau Pacific Resort (PPR). The World is offering residential options and rental travel experiences. The World is an upscale community traveling aro…

Keulen said Head Start has over 1700 federal regulations that they must comply with and the federal government provide ongoing trainings to the staff to help them achieve these regulations. “It’s a wonderful program with heavily regulated and the program itself has to build within its services to e…

The Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) is currently providing support to the National Emergency Management Office with regards to the drafting of the new plan. The new plan has been designated as the Palau National Disaster Risk Management Framework 2009. It is in its final draft…

The honorary degree was awarded to the president on Nov. 13. “I am truly humbled by the decision of the Pukyong National University to honor me with this eminent doctorate degree in the field of international relations.  Because my practical experience in foreign relations is limited to my service …

Hasan in a press conference said that the aim of the Uighur resettlement program is to continue to look for a third country for the six Uighurs . Palau is still a temporary home for the Uighurs, the former detainees have not been issued passports in Palau. “World Uyghur Congress has high expectatio…

The woman who came from Sea Passion hotel was walking on the road on her way towards Sam’s Tours when she passed by a residence next to Kings minimart in Malakal. Suddenly, a black stray dog attacked the woman and bit her on the leg. The woman was treated for her injuries in the left thigh later. M…