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  • Release of the 11th Annual “Trafficking in Persons Report” on June 27, 2011

    By Helen Reed-RoweU.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the release of the 11th annual "Trafficking in Persons Report" at the Department of State on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM (EST).  The 184-c...
  • Toribiong reassures Tien of Palau’s allegiance to ROC

    President Toribiong has reassured the Republic of China, through Ambassador Maggie Tien, that Palau is fully committed to nurturing and ever-strengthening its ties with ROC.{reg}Toribiong wrote to Tien on Tuesday explaining that the launching of Palau-Chi...
  • Japan Embassy, RC Palau donates magnetic white boards

    Japan through its embassy in Palau in partnership with the Rotary Club of Palau donated brand new magnetic white boards and its supplies to Koror Elementary School and George B. Harris Elementary School.On June 28, Japan’s Ambassador Yoshiyuki Sadaoka t...
  • Chelchol ra Orak, Mangyol Stone Money bank not inscribed in World Heritage nomination

    The Palau-Micronesia Trans-boundary site was not inscribed in the 36th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France due to a number of factors which came into play putting Palau-Yap, FSM at a disadvantage.  Dwight Alexander, Director for...
  • Name of Mobil Stations in Palau changed to Blue Bay Petroleum

    As part of the initial phase in the company's transition, Mobil stations in Palau will be using the name Blue Bay Petroleum.  This change in name will take effect today. In the face of these modifications, the management assures its clients that this cha...
  • Chinese song singing contest rescheduled

    The Chinese Song Singing Contest hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of China (ROC) will be rescheduled to October 21, 2011 to allow ample time for participants to practice. The ROC Embassy continuously welcome applications for the contest.{reg}The Chin...
  • To the people of the Republic of Palau,

    March 11th 2:46 p.m. - This moment, a tremendous earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit the northeastern region of Japan. It has been over three months since this worst disaster in Japan. While it is a very difficult time for us, the support from all over the wo...
  • Be perfect as your heavenly Father

    “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his son to rise on the evil and the good, an...
  • Oldest boats

    Rock drawings from the Red Sea site of Wadi Hammamat, dated to around 4000 BC, show that ancient Egyptian boats were made from papyrus and reeds. Yet the world’s earliest known plank-built ship, dated to 2600 BC, was discovered next to the Great Pyramid...
  • When do we get the money?

    That’s the question now being asked of the Office of the President regarding the $250 million in new assistance provided for under the Compact Review Agreement signed in Honolulu last September.Many of those asking extended their congratulations to Pres...
  • The Top 10 Good Error Messages On The Brand New $7000 Computer You Just Bought

    "That URL was not found because frankly, I didn' try hard enough." "If you continue to type that way, you'll get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."{reg} "The Server is not really down, its just mildly depressed." "Normally, I would complain but I'll let that rough...
  • The Top 10 Good Error Messages On The Brand New $7000 Computer You Just Bought

    "That URL was not found because frankly, I didn' try hard enough." "If you continue to type that way, you'll get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."{reg} "The Server is not really down, its just mildly depressed." "Normally, I would complain but I'll let that rough...
  • Where are we going?

    An American man, a Russian man, and an African man were all up in a hot-air balloon together. After a few minutes, the Russian man put his hand down through the clouds. "Aaah!" he said. "We're right over my homeland.""How can you tell?" asked the American...
  • Palau remains in Tier 2 ranking as to anti-human trafficking efforts

    The United States Department of State Monday released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report for 2011, in which Palau still earned Tier 2 ranking. A total of 184 countries were ranked in the report from Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 2 (Watch List) and Tier 3. {r...
  • Filipina dies from hacking

    A Filipina worker died before dawn Wednesday at the Belau National Hospital after suffering from several hack wounds in the back head and arms and stab wounds in the neck.The Filipina was identified as Virginia Lazo Ventura, 42, allegedly employed as dome...
  • Technical issues prevent agent from starting ship registration

    The International Shipping Bureau Management Ltd., Palau’s ship registry administrator/special agent, is being approached by several ship owners to have their ships registered under Palauan flag but it cannot yet proceed with the registration due to cer...
  • Technical issues prevent agent from starting ship registration

    The International Shipping Bureau Management Ltd., Palau’s ship registry administrator/special agent, is being approached by several ship owners to have their ships registered under Palauan flag but it cannot yet proceed with the registration due to cer...
  • PPUC builds temporary access to APP

    Palau Public Utilities Corporation has built a bridge on top of the damaged road going to Aimeliik Power Plant so the power plant will be able to get its supplies.The bridge is only passable by individuals. {reg}PPUC expressed gratitude to the support of ...
  • Chelchol ra Orak, Mangyol Stone Money bank not inscribed in World Heritage nomination

    The Palau-Micronesia Trans-boundary site was not inscribed in the 36th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France due to a number of factors which came into play putting Palau-Yap, FSM at a disadvantage.  {reg} Dwight Alexander, Direc...
  • Japan Embassy, RC Palau donates magnetic white boards

    Japan through its embassy in Palau in partnership with the Rotary Club of Palau donated brand new magnetic white boards and its supplies to Koror Elementary School and George B. Harris Elementary School. {reg} On June 28, Japan’s Ambassador Yoshiyuki S...

Sports News

Ayana competes in CNMI tennis tourney
20/05/2013 | Administrator
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Palau tennis sensation Ayana Rengiil is competing in another regional tennis tournament.
Ayana is competing against  tennis players from Guam, CNMI, and other countries in the Oceania Region in theInt [ ... ]


Palau joins effort to save “Olympic Wrestling”
20/05/2013 | Administrator


In an appeal to “Save Olympic Wrestling”, delegates from approximately 110 national wrestling federations met in Moscow, Russia to attend the Extraordinary FILA Congress.  Attending the meetings [ ... ]


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Regional News

Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts
20/05/2013 | Administrator

GAZIPUR, Bangladesh  - A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world's largest apparel m [ ... ]


Oil price falls below $96 a barrel
20/05/2013 | Administrator

The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief.

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World News

Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's landmark visit
20/05/2013 | Administrator

WASHINGTON  - President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a U.S. ally in China's backyard and trying to defend human rights when the president of Myanmar becomes the first head of  [ ... ]


Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball lottery sold in Florida
20/05/2013 | Administrator

A single winning ticket for a record Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5 million was sold in Florida, organizers said late on Saturday, but there was no immediate word about who won one of the larg [ ... ]


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