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The Commencement Exercises was held at the Palau Community College cafeteria. Vice president Kerai Mariur and Del. Tmewang Rengulbai graced the event together with other guests, families and friends of the graduates. Jason Brel and Lebilau Sebalt got special awards for perfect attendance. Sebalt al…

In a recent oversight hearing conducted by the committee, concerns have been raised on the planned takeover, such as whether the Transportation Security Administration has questioned the capabilities of the Belau Airport Security Company (Basco) or whether it is illegal for the company to continue …

NDBP President Kaleb Udui that most loans obtained from the bank is either for expansion or buying out other businesses and not so much on establishing new companies. He said loans to buy out businesses are better than closing shop which will not be good for the country’s economy. Udui however said…

According to Duane Hideo, Disaster Management Officer and Acting Director of Palau Red Cross Society, there’s always a shortage of blood at the hospital so they always welcome blood donations and are grateful for establishments such as PRR for coming to the aid of patients who desperately need bloo…

Charlyne Uong, administrative officer of KSG, however, said there will be no celebration or festivity being prepared but instead the day will observe as a holiday. . She said all offices of KSG will be closed except the office of Conservation and Law Enforcement. The Koror Elementary School adminis…

Palau supports PIHOA’s declaration of State of Health Emergency due to the epidemic of NCD in the US-affiliated Pacific islands. And it is strengthening its fight against the number one killer disease in the region by actively informing the community about it. Minister of Health Stevenson Kuartei, …

ROC Ambassador Maggie Tien personally handed over the sacks of taro to the hospital and the Women’s Association. The taros were products of the Taiwan Technical Mission Farm, a 10-hectare tourism garden in Aimeliik. “We used to distribute the produce of the farm to all schools, both elementary and …

Singeo was formally sworn in Friday after she passed the Palau Bar.She is a welcome addition to the women lawyers in Palau. Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil said that Singeo is now a full-pledged lawyer and she will be promoted as Assistant Attorney General. “I am happy that there will be another…

Immigration Director Jenkins Mariur said approximately 2,000 alien workers, including 20 overstaying workers, have been registered at the office since the start of alien registration on August 16 up to the present. Mariur is reminding once again all the illegal and legal aliens to come and register…

President Johnson Toribiong on Friday announced that Helen-Reed Rowe will be serving her diplomatic post. Rowe was confirmed after U.S. President Barack Obama nominated her earlier. The ambassador is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. She currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the Offi…