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  • ATOSSCOM holds annual meeting in Palau

    The Association of Terminal Operators, Stevedoring and Shipping Companies of Micronesia (ATOSSCOM) held its 36th Annual Meeting in Koror from July 22 and 23 at MCS Meeting Center in Malakal. {reg} The yearly regional conference attended by seaport termin...
  • Two receive scholarships to Taiwan

    Two Palauan students were awarded last month scholarships to pursue their undergraduate studies in Taiwan.{reg} In a press release, Taiwan Embassy stated that they awarded Mason Yukiwo and Kelalbai Teblak, from a number of applicants, scholarships to stud...
  • Three arrested, jailed for prostitution

    Three Chinese females were arrested by police for prostitution and grand larceny over an incident that took place last July 27.{reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, on that day at around 3:20 p.m. a male individual walked in to the statio...
  • Thieves steal $1,200 from PHS

    Burglars broke into the register’s office of Palau High School and stole cash, according to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon.{reg} Aguon told reporters that on July 27 at around 7:45 a.m. a female caller reported that someone broke into the registerâ€...
  • Two arrested for fighting

    Two men were arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in connection with an incident that took place on July 27 at around 5:25 p.m.{reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, a female caller reported individuals fighting at the vicinity of the...
  • Public warned against mudslide

    As a result of the recent heavy rains, the public is warned against multiple landslides along both sides of the Compact Road.{reg} The Bureau of Public Safety stated that multiple landslides have occurred in both the West (Kiukl) Coast Compact Road and th...
  • Burglars steal $7,000 worth of equipment from dive shop

    Over $7,000 worth of items went missing in one of the boats owned by a dive shop in Malakal after burglars broke in to their office compound on Tuesday.{reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, the incident was reported around 7:20 a.m. and i...
  • East Coast League action this Sunday

    Five games will be featured on Sunday as the East Coast League resumes its games at the Ngarchelong Elementary School diamond.{reg} Games will open up with the Open Division with Kayangel taking on Ngaraard at 11 a.m. followed by the Master’s Division m...
  • Level 2 coaching course set

    The Palau Basketball Federation will be conducting a Level 2 coaching course set on August 14 at the Palau National gym.{reg} The course is open to previously accredited Level 1 and 2 coaches and to current National Basketball League (NBL) Division I coac...
  • FBL resumes Sunday

    With the conclusion of the 2009 Belau Games, basketball action shifts gears as hostilities of the 2009 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) resumes, Sunday at the Palau National gym.{reg} Sporting a 10-3 win-loss record, defending champion Surangel and Sons w...
  • Jones homers, helps Orioles rally past Royals 7-3

    BALTIMORE – Adam Jones homered and drove in three runs, Nick Markakis also had three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Wednesday night.{reg} Kansas City did not have an assist in the game, the sixth time that has...
  • Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The New Orleans Hornets finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick.{reg} Emeka Okafor was sent to the Hornets on Tuesda...
  • Woods shakes up schedule ahead of PGA Championship

    GRAND BLANC, Michigan – Tiger Woods will try something he has never done before and play in back-to-back events ahead of the PGA Championship as he prepares for his last chance to win a major title this year.{reg} Returning to work for the first time si...
  • Sharapova hits form, thrashes Petrova at Stanford

    STANFORD, California – A red-hot Maria Sharapova destroyed fifth seed Nadia Petrova 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to move into the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic.{reg} Sharapova, who came back from shoulder surgery in May after nearly 10 months off the t...
  • Favre tells Vikings he will stay retired

    NEW YORK – Quarterback Brett Favre has decided to remain retired and will not join the Minnesota Vikings this season, head coach Brad Childress said on the team's website Tuesday.{reg} Favre, a three-times league MVP and one of the NFL's greatest quarte...
  • Burglaries still top police blotter

    Burglary remains the number one crime in the country, just topping drunk related incidents, according to the Patrol Division of the Bureau of Public Safety. {reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, from July 23 to 27 they tallied six burglar...
  • Assault cases mar Belau Games weekend

    Two men were arrested by police over the weekend for assault and battery using a dangerous weapon.{reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, on July 24 at around 11:30 p.m. an unknown caller reported a fight at the Meyuns Elementary School caf...
  • Police respond to a riot, accidents and drunks

    A 20-year old male was arrested after he was apprehended by police to be heavily intoxicated at the Meyuns Elementary School compound.{reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, on July 26 at around 12 midnight police officers reported a drunk ...
  • 2009 Belau Games: Koror retains over-all title

    After one week of competition, team Koror managed to retain its over-all title as they hauled a total of 73 gold, 38 silver and 40 bronze medals at the close of the 2009 Belau Games.{reg} Koror, which was trailing in the first three days of competition, g...
  • Ngardmau, Koror dominate canoeing

    As expected, teams from Ngardmau and Koror showed dominance as they took the gold haul in the men’s and women’s categories of the canoe races of the 2009 Belau Games held at the Meyuns Seaplance ramp.{reg} Ngardmau, anchored by Tino Faatuuala and Yuri...