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Ngardmau State Governor Akiko Sugiyama, in an interview, said the implementation of the project has been going on for quite some time. “We are doing it phase-by-phase as we do not have the money to complete it immediately,” she stressed. The project is estimated to cost the State nearly $500,000. S…

Earlier, Justice Foster already issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the “new” PRCS based on the petitions filed by petitioners Santy Asanuma, Gilbert Demei, Emery Wenty, Darin Deleon and Mary Ann Delemel. “Although the Court is sympathetic to the Defendants’ frustration, it will grant pla…

The victim was identified as Anloyd Samwel, 29 years old. Based on the police report, at around 6:40 in the morning, a certain Liza called the Police office and reported a car that plunged into the water in Echang dock. The Police immediately responded and lifted up Samwel from the water. The victi…

The bill was signed on Wednesday after it was passed by the members of Ninth Legislature and forwarded to the Governor’s office on Nov. 12. Legislative Bill No. 9-21, LD2 and now Koror State Public Law No. K9-229-2010 states that Ngemelis Islands complex is unique to Palau for its reefs and ocean r…

The resolution, authored by Delegate Kalistus Ngirturong, was passed unanimously in that august body during its recent session. It is just fitting to honor Amb. Ueki for his long and distinguished service to the Republic of Palau,” Kalistus declared. “This resolution is one way of saying thank you …

The Fair, co-organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office of Palau, Japanese Language School, and the Palau Association of Japanese Government Scholars, also aims to promote the Japanese language as well as Japanese Government scholarships and other educational and training…

The male suspects were arrested at the Bayside bar after off-duty police officer Shiro called the police office and reported the suspects. Based on the police report, one of the suspects threw a can of beer at the police officer, hitting the latter’s face. The suspects then fought the officer. Poli…

Toribiong, in an interview Friday, said that he did not use his power to influence the outcome of the case. “Never once I have interfered in that case,” he declared. Last November 8, the Palau government, through the Attorney General’s Office, filed a motion to dismiss all counts against Malsol, wh…

The proposed measure introduced by Legislator Jason Nolan was passed in the first reading during the regular session of the members of Legislature on Wednesday. Legislative Bill No. 9-35, states that all persons working in Koror State as Marine Tour Guides shall attend and successfully complete the…

PCC President Patrick Tellei symbolically accepted the finished PTHSE building from NECO Marine Construction Co. President Shallum Etpison in a simple handover ceremony. The construction of the building officially wrapped up on September 28, and the school will officially open in Spring next year. …