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Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong in his order on Wednesday said that there is probable cause to believe that each count in the information has been committed by Dugan. Chief Justice Ngiraklsong held Dugan for custody to answer his charges. Dugan through Public Defender Jason Shaw filed a motion to …

Division of Correction Chief Julio Ringang in a phone interview on Wednesday said that Toribiong Sakaziro tendered his resignation a week after the incident happened. Ringang said Douglas Tkel is still working as a Corrections Officer at the Division of Correction but he will be facing a disciplina…

The ship lay-up will be the first in Palau and the proposed site will be at the Kuabesngas, in the Rock Islands. In August, PALSHIP and the Koror State Government entered into a vessel lay- up agreement for the proposed ship lay – up services. According to the environmental permit application…

Remengesau who was charged with 19 counts of violation of code of ethics for failing to disclose assets during his term as President of Palau will appear at 9 am on November 2 for the trial of his case. The court has issued summons to nine people who will be called as witnesses during the trial. Th…

Remengesau, who is represented by attorney Oldias Ngiraikelau, is facing 19 counts of misdemeanor charges for violating the code of ethics when he transferred his assets while still the president. “Remengesau makes a creative but ultimately unconvincing argument that he left public office for 10 ho…

The red ribbon months will be observed from Oct. 23, 2009 to January 30, 2010. The Red Ribbon months is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. In President Proclamation No. 09-11, the red ribbon was adopted as…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that there will be check points for detection efforts and school and community presentation in an effort to identify possible drunk drivers, underage drinking and drug impaired drivers. The Red Ribbon month is from October 23 through January 3, 2010. Aguon sa…

According to the president of NBAKA, Dilmai Saiske, the association aims to actively participate in activities that not only help support and assist the people of Ngarchelong State but also promote awareness of the significance of preserving and protecting the environment and the traditional cultur…

James Otho Harrison Dugan was arrested on Wednesday while at the Palau International Airport while he was about to depart the country. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon served the arrest warrant to Dugan at 5:55 pm on Wednesday for multiple criminal charges including forgery, attempted cheating, a…

25 members of War Bereaved Family, an organization based in Tokyo arrived yesterday to visit the places where their respective fathers stayed and were killed during the World War II. The group headed by Yokoyama Masuro proceeded to the Civic Center yesterday morning to donate one wheelchair to the …