By Agnes M. Abrau
Horizon news staff

Leilani N. Reklai was confirmed to sit as board member of the Palau National Communications Corp.
With a vote of six yes and three no, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Reklai to assume a vacancy at PNCC. Reklai would serve as PNCC’s board member for a term of four years. The board oversees the management of the telecommunications company.
Last week, Reklai’s confirmation was reconsidered after the senators voted five yes and four no. The Senate met again and voted for her confirmation last Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Resources, Commerce, Trade and Development strongly endorsed Reklai’s confirmation saying that she possesses the necessary skills and knowledge in telecommunications. Reklai manages PRA Computer Sales and Services, a family-owned business that started operations since 1999.
Another presidential appointment for the Palau Public Utilities Corp. board member Mariana Espangel was rejected, however with a vote of four yes and five no. Espangel’s confirmation was also put into reconsideration last week but her confirmation was rejected after another voting.