Bynazario Rodriguez Jr.
Horizon news staff

The Senate confirmed the appointment of two new members of the Board of Directors of the Palau Public Utilities Corporation during last Tuesday’s (March 27) special session.
The Senate convened the second day of the 24th special session with Acting Vice President Mlib Tmetuchl presiding.
Members of the Palau High School Self-Study Accreditation Committee and Palau High School faculty, parents, and students were special guests in the public gallery.
With a quorum of seven members, the Senate confirmed the appointments of Arvin Raymond and Mariana Espangel to the Board of Directors of Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC), with both individuals receiving unanimous votes of approval.
Sen. Alfonso N. Diaz, Chairman of the Committee on Resources, Commerce, Trade, and Development said "these appointments will allow a quorum in the PNCC Board and allow PNCC to continue to improve itself as a public service to Palauans."
The appointment of Terangue Gillham to the Board of the Palau Public Utilities Corporation did not get enough votes with 5 yes and two No. Six votes are needed to confirm such appointment. Sen. Santy Asanuma took the floor for a motion for consideration for next Senate session.
The Senate also passed on Second Reading Senate Bill No. 7-26, SD1 "Statistics Act of 2006" and Senate Bill No. 7-129, SD1 "To prohibit the sale of expired food products and medicine". Senator Diaz, RCTD Chairman, commented that SB7-26, SD1 would allow for the compilation of comprehensive information on Palau's economic progress, including exports and imports, which will be an important resource to development planning. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution No. 7-59-27S expressing condolences to the family of the late Steven B. Nakamura.