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The measure, advancedby Senator Hokkons Baules, states that the Palau Election Commission should conduct a referendum on the entry of casinos within 45 days of the enactment of such Act. Also, the legislations proposed for the creation of Casino Gaming Commission. The Senate voted 7-5 on November 4…

In a press statement, Kikou said the statement of Governors Leilani Reklai of Aimeliik, Vicky Kanai of Airai and Romana Anastacio of Ngchesar States was misleading with regards to the work he is doing to promote the culturing of eremrum and other similar marine species as a viable industry that can…

The Senate version agrees with the House on the importance of hawksbill and other species of turtle to the country and the need to impose a moratorium on the hunting and killing of these marine creatures. “Turtles have a rich history in the Republic of Palau, providing central characters for Palaua…

The resolution was passed unanimously by the Upper House during its recent session. Senator Paul Ueki introduced the resolution based on findings that because of limited investments on the project, Palau stands to receive only a little amount from companies that will exploit the oil and natural gas…

During his visit to Palau last week before he retires in December, Ken said Pacific Island Countries like Palau need to strengthen surveillance on any suspected communicable diseases. “Palau is doing very well in this area,” he said. “They have a good monitoring system.” He said for communicable di…

Ngedikes Becheserrak, Rhondalyn Ngirarorou, Baulbei Isechal and Philip Tirso have arrived home from working as Pavilion staff during the Shanghai World Expo, which started on May 1 and ended on October 31. With them were Director Dwight Alexander of the Bureau of Arts and Culture, his wife Clarinda…

The ASVAB, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, is used to qualify students for enlistment in the United States armed forces. The test is given to more than 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations worldwide and is developed and maintained by the D…

Unable to find its rhythm in the early goings, the Island team found itself trailing badly at the start of the first quarter of its game against Mason’s team. After a hot start, the Mason’s rolled on to a big lead of 22 points, 28-6, at the end of the period. The start of the second quarter did not…

Adachi made the appeal following the report of huge amount of dead fish suspected to be a result of dynamite fishing found floating between the Risong area and Rock Island, last week. “I am urging and asking the cooperation of everybody to inform the Koror Sate Ranger or the Public Safety regarding…

The school was put on hot seat after President Johnson Toribiong accidentally saw the state of the school’s restrooms and other dilapidated facilities during a visit on October 21. Last week an inspection was done in the school, and it was declared unsanitary and unfit for students by the Sanitary …