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The marine law enforcers are spending the training at the Southern part of Australia aboard Palau’s Patrol boat PSS H.I. Remeliik. Jim Kloulechad, one of the marine law enforcers said “the ability to train on equipment that is fitted on our patrol boat is great. I can now understand how everything …

Bureau of Public Safety Director Norvert H.Yano said that they have been closely monitoring the clubs and cabarets since it took effect on July 10. Yano said so far, since the amendment and implementation of the House Bill No. 7-172-29S, HD2, SD2, CD1, PD1, they did not receive any report yet of no…

The event, scheduled on July 25 at 7 p.m. will showcase the latest artwork of Michael Glinski and a selection of fine wines from the Little Penguin wines of Australia. The event is will be held at the gallery located at the Palau Royal Resort, which is also a sponsor. According to a statement from …

According to Keizy Kuroda, WSMP coordinator, the initial implementation of the program was a bit difficult. “Residents saw it as a means for the state to lessen its burden of work,” Kuroda said, “Being that the residents were asked to sort their trash in line with the demands of the program.” Kurod…

I am an avid fishermen. I’d like to think I am good at it. I have managed to keep my family and a few good friends fed, and on rare occasions, made impressions while doing cultural obligations. However, I do not consider myself a professional fisherman – those who can tell you what fish prefer to e…

Emy Katosang, chairperson for the Youth In Action (YIA) said that presidentiables, Elias Camsek Chin, Surangel Whipps, Joshua Koshiba and Johnson Toribiong have agreed to face one another in a second presidential debate. Katosang said that the four confirmed attendance to the debate. The debate is …

  Barry Barmelio and Lavu Lavu Kahue were both released from custody after posting $500 surety bond last week. The two defendants appeared before Associate Justice Lourdes Materne on July 18 and entered a plea of not guilty to their charges. Associate Justice Materne set the pre-trial conference fo…

The members headed by Governor Edwin Chokai were earlier sworn in by Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong at the Palau Supreme Court on July 1. The Kayangel ceremony was attended by Palau officials who included President Remengesau and Ngiraklsong. Chokai gave a short message encouraging the members of…

Civic Action Team (CAT) 133-24 have completed at least two community construction projects during the three and a half months they are in Palau. LTJG Riley Smith , Officer-On-Charge of the CAT said that aside from the construction projects , the team is also involved in Medical Civic Action Program…

together a simple play that highlights the essence of a good person – concern and kindness for others and making space within self for good. The campers presented their play along with a special presentation of the Sunday school children of Ngarchelong at Ngarchelong Evangelical Church. All who wer…