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  • 1 cited for DUI, two

    One driver was arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving while two others were cited for negligent driving in incidents that took place over the weekend.{reg}According to Sgt. Michael Rafael of the Patrol Division of the Bureau of Public Safety, ...
  • JTB commits to boost Palau tourism

    With the continuing threat of the global crisis and swine flu, JTB Tokyo Metropolitan aims to conquer these with its commitment to bring in more Japanese tourists to Palau.{reg}In a meeting with officials from the Palau Visitors Authority and representati...
  • 31 cadets in Law Enforcement Academy

     A total of 31 cadets from various government partner law enforcement agencies, state governments, private sector and private individuals enrolled in the 17th Law Enforcement Academy that began last June 22. {reg} The academy is run under the command of ...
  • Heritage conference kicks off tomorrow

    Archeological topics will up for discussion when the Pacific Islands heritage conference dubbed as “Pacific Island Archaeology in the 21st Century: Relevance and Engagement” conference gets underway tomorrow at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center. {reg...
  • Stakes get higher in tobacco smuggling

    The illicit trade in cigarettes costs governments $40.5 billion in lost revenue every year, with losses falling disproportionately on low and middle income countries, and the benefits of international action are likely to far outweigh the costs, latest re...
  • PNCC offers free preview of new movie channels

    Effective tomorrow, Palau National Communications Corporation will be adding four new channels to the Digital TV lineup: FX, HBO Hits, HBO Signature, and HBO Family. {reg}  There will be a free preview of two new HBO movie channels and free activation f...
  • 28 join Kids monthly session

    With some of them out for off-island vacation, a total of 28 participants joined the June Monthly session of the Kids for Christ, Sunday at the Minszenty gym. {reg}The event, which is a ministry of the Couples for Christ (CFC) Palau chapter, carried a the...
  • PNOC donates to MOH cancer office

    The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) on Monday presented a check worth $150 as donation to the Cancer Office of the Ministry of Health as their support for the promotion of Prostrate Cancer Screening.{reg} Led by PNOC president Frank Kyota together...
  • 150 participate in Olympic Day run

    A cast of 150 runners/walkers answered the starting siren in the recently concluded 2009 Olympic Day run which had an in and out course from the Palau National gym.{reg} The event, organized by the Palau National Olympic Committee in celebration of its 10...
  • Registration still on for PPUC 15th Anniversary walk/run

    Registration is still ongoing for the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC)15th year anniversary 8-kilometer run/walk event on July 4 with an in and out course from the Palau National gym.{reg} Registration fee is pegged at $2 per participant. The fee...
  • Surangel and Sons records ninth win

    Defending champion Surangel and Sons continued its winning ways as they nailed their ninth win at the expense of the PIA Slashers, 100-95 Sunday in the ongoing elimination round of the 2009 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.{reg} ...
  • BWF set to hold coaching course and wrestling camp

    The Belau Wrestling Federation (BWF) is set to host a coaching course and a wrestling camp next month at the Palau National gym.{reg} According to John Tarkong of the BWF, they will be holding the two programs prior to the kick off of the Belau Games next...
  • NBA ROUNDUP: Shaq goes back to No. 33

    CLEVELAND – Shaquille O'Neal hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number — his old one.Shaq is going back to No. 33.{reg} Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, the 15-time All-Star has decided to wear 33, the tea...
  • White Sox claim battle of Chicago with shutout win

    CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox took the decider of their three-game series with cross-town rivals the Cubs, as John Danks and Scott Linebrink combined on a four-hitter in the 6-0 win on Sunday.{reg} Danks struck out five and walked four over seven inni...
  • Indians ship DeRosa to Cardinals

    CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later.{reg} DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a trade last offseason, w...
  • French Open final repeat up next for Federer

    LONDON – Roger Federer will have happy memories of his last encounter with Swede Robin Soderling at Roland Garros and will be hoping for a similar outcome when he opens the play on Wimbledon's Center Court on Monday.{reg} The Swiss master swept past Sod...
  • Brazil fight back to sink U.S. in Confederations Cup final

    JOHANNESBURG – Holders Brazil fought back from 2-0 down with three second-half goals to beat the United States 3-2 and win the Confederations Cup for the third time in an entertaining final Sunday.{reg} The U.S., who shocked Spain in the semis, looked s...
  • CFC Kids For Christ

    The Couples for Christ (CFC) and its family ministries Palau chapter will again hold its Monthly session on June 28 at the Mindszenty High School gym.{reg}  This month’s session will be from 1 to 4 will carry the theme “Diligence,” which will be in...
  • KSG undergoes leadership workshop

    In an aim to better their services to the community and be able to work as a team, chiefs and supervisors of the different departments of the Koror State Government underwent a Personal Development Leadership workshop at the Koror State Government Assembl...
  • KES – Talent Search Summer Fun

    On June 19, 2009, 70 students from KES – Talent Search Summer School went on a field trip to Babeldaob. Their first stop was the Jungle Riverboat Cruise in Ngchesar. The students went there to observe firsthand how human and wildlife can coexist and int...