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  • Two men nabbed for stealing a vehicle

    Two men are now in hot waters after they were arrested for stealing a vehicle that was parked outside a nightclub in Idid.{reg} Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon told reporters that on September 27 at around 2 a.m. a male caller reported that two individ...
  • Five individuals arrested for drunk related incidents

    Five individuals were arrested over the weekend for drunk and disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace in separate occasions.{reg} Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon told reporters that on September 24 at around 10:10 p.m. a male caller reported a dist...
  • Ngerbeched Head Start burglarized

    Burglary is on the rise again as the Ngerbeched Head Start fell prey to thieves over the weekend.{reg} Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon told reporters that on September 24 at around 4:45 p.m. a female caller reported a burglary incident at Ngerbeched He...
  • Three minors cited for alcohol related incidents

    Three minors were cited for alcohol related incidents that took place over the weekend in separate locations.{reg} Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon told reporters that on September 24 at around 11:40 p.m. a female caller reported a vehicle that ran off ...
  • Sisior tops 17th Law Enforcement Academy

    After 14 years as administrative assistant at the Ministry of Justice, Sherry Sisior decided to enlist herself and become one of Palau’s finest as she graduated with the highest honor in academics of the 17th Law Enforcement Academy. {reg} Sisior, who i...
  • PHS teacher to attend training in Japan

    Palau High School teacher Kate Oiph-Weers was selected to go to Japan to undergo the Teacher Training Program, one of the four Japanese Government Scholarships offered to Palauans on a yearly basis.{reg} Oiph-Weers is set to pursue professional certificat...
  • Palau historians hold conference

    With the aim of recording the rich culture and tradition of Palauan people, the Society of Palau Historians met for a two-week conference at the Civic Center.{reg} Community and Cultural Affairs Min. Faustina Rehuher-Marugg Friday told reporters that the ...
  • 66 join KFC monthly session

    After their successful first year anniversary celebration, a total of 66 participants joined the Kids for Christ monthly session Sunday at the Mindszenty High School gym.{reg} Out of the 66 participants, 33 kids, ages 4 to 12 years old, were new participa...
  • Team Palau marks personal best in ’09 Mini Games

    Three out of the four runners of team Palau recorded their personal best time in the ongoing 2009 Pacific Mini Games in Rarotonga, Cook Island.{reg} Belau Games gold medalist Sorai Bella Reklai clocked in at 13.65 in the women’s 100 meter dash setting a...
  • Rudimch Government/Business League: Spiders, Cops beat rivals

    Teams Ministry of Education (MOE I) Spiders and Ministry of Justice-Cops continued with their winning ways as they defeated respective rivals in the ongoing 2009 Rudimch Government/Business basketball league at the Palau National gym.{reg} Trailing 34-40 ...
  • Jaguars drub Slashers, 118-80

    J-Trading Jaguars displayed their deadly defense as they went on to drub Palau Ilonggo Association (PIA) Slashers, 118-80 Sunday to earn a semifinals spot in the 2009 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.{reg} After taking a 50-45 le...
  • Ngardmau State wins softball tourney

    Ngardmau State showed its talent as they won the small softball tournament held over the weekend at Meyuns Baseball Field.  {reg} The softball tournament was sponsored and organized by the Youth Committee to Elect Alan R. Seid for Koror Governor.  The t...
  • Annual boat race set at JP Friendship Bridge

    In celebration of Palau’s 15th year of independence, the Palau Boat Racing Association will be holding the 15th Annual Independence Day Boat Race at the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge.  {reg} Fifteen categories will be featured in the event which is sla...
  • All set for Independence bike challenge

    Everything is a go for the 15th Independence Day cycling challenge slated Oct. 1, which will have an in and out course from the Koror Side of the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge.{reg} The event will have its course starting at the Koror Side of the Japan-Pa...
  • Canoe races, Open Ocean Swim set

    As part of the 15th Independence Day celebration, the Canoe Association of Palau (CAP) and the Palau Swimming Association will be holding their events at the Koror side of the Japan-Koror Friendship Bridge.{reg} CAP will be holding canoe races on Oct. 2.Â...
  • PNCC Wi-Fi Hotspots expanding rapidly

    The Palau National Telecommunications Corporation is pleased to announce many new locations with Wi-Fi Hotspot access are now available in Koror.     The first PNCC Wi-Fi Hotspot was installed this year at the Palau International Airport for the con...
  • PNCC showing 2009 Pacific Mini Games

    Palau National Communications Corporation, with support and cooperation from the Palau National Olympic Committee, is broadcasting daily highlights of the 2009 Pacific Mini Games via satellite on DTV Channel 56.  {reg} Three hours of highlights are sc...
  • ADB revises growth prospects for Pacific

    MANILA,  Philippines - Economic growth in the Pacific will slow sharply in 2009, with five economies in the region expected to contract as the global economic slump continues to erode incomes from tourism and remittances, says a major new report from t...
  • Island states demand a global warming limit

      New York – Leaders of the world’s island states have demanded that the new post-2012 international climate agreement guarantee their countries’ livelihood and survival by ensuring that global warming be kept well below 1.5 degrees Celsius. {reg}...
  • Man arrested for assault

    Police officers responded to a domestic violence in Ngermid and managed to arrest a 43-year old male for assaulting his spouse. {reg} According to Patrol Division chief Ismael Aguon, on September 23 at around 8:40 p.m. a female caller reported a domestic...