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“The PVA hopes that this year’s theme will strengthen our effort to instill the awareness that we are responsible for the well-being of our environment, our home, and the core of our tourism industry,” Melson Miko, PVA Community/Support Services Manager, said. As a traditional signature of TAW, a R…

In a phone interview, Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. said the Toribiong version of the bill has no concrete basis and simply does not jibe with reality. “I and the President agree that there should be a minimum wage increase and it is long overdue. But I think his approach is not the right one,” Whip…

Led by main man Colby, the Squires immediately jumped to an early lead. The Warriors tried to mount a comeback, but the Squires held their ground. The Squires held on to a 7-point lead, 20-13, at the end of the first quarter. In the second period the Squires continued its hot shooting as it widened…

Under the current law, a non-resident worker is not eligible for employment by any other employer for five years after the date of termination of any prior employment in Palau. If Senate Bill No. 8-160 is passed into law, a non-resident worker will be eligible for employment by another employer for…

Legislative Bill (LB) No. 6-07-2R amending the Airai State Public Law No. A-08-30 states that in the past decade the number of business in Airai has increased dramatically. The 6th ORN finds that the cost of licensing businesses in the State of Airai has not increased since 1991. The ORN believes t…

The complainant was identified as Levelyne Renguul, 39- years old. Based on the police report, Renguul parked his car, a Suzuki jeep colored green with plate no. 3716 Airai State, in front of Q-Ball from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Unknown suspects opened the sliding window of the car rear windshield a…

Senate Bill No. 8-163, introduced by Senator Regis Akitaya, passed on first reading Tuesday. Senator Surangel Whipps, one of those who pushed for the passage of the bill, lauded Sen. Akitaya for coming up with such important legislation. “This is a landmark measure that will make our streets safer,…

This was what Chief Sean Stewart of the CAT 11-01 said on behalf of CAT officer-in-charge Robert Thompson, ENS, NMCBII, during the monthly meeting of the Civic Action Coordinating Committee (CACC) at the Palau Community College on Tuesday. Stewart in an interview said they started the repair last w…

More than 400 registered voters are expected to troop to the polling places to cast their votes. Election Officer III Festus Ringang said there are two polling places set by the Commission, one at the PEC office for the central box and one at the State office for the proper box. Incumbent Gov. Stev…

The resolution of commendation, also known as House Joint Resolution No. 8-19-8 and introduced by Delegate Lentcer Basilius, was passed unanimously by the House of Delegates during its session on Thursday. “Ever since it started service to and from the region in the 1960s, Continental has been our …