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According to Haruo Wilter, a Palau Ministry of Finance consultant, Bussanich is in Palau to make direct assessments of the proposals that Palau has presented to DOI for funds and also to partake in the on-going talks in the review of Palau’s Compact of Free Association with the United States. Wilte…

The crowd started to gather at the KB Bridge as early as 7 am to watch the swimming competition, canoe race and boat race. The disabled persons were transported to the KB Bridge by two vans provided by Senators Mlib Metuchl, Alfonso Diaz and Regis Akitaya. The Senators provided them food while they…

Indian Ambassador to Palau Rajeet Mitter in an interview said that the India government are offering specialized courses in Information Technology that can benefit Palauan nationals. “We welcome participation of Palauan nationals in that area,” Mitter said. Mitter was one of the foreign dignitaries…

Douglas Tkel and Toribiong Sakaziro were both charged with misconduct in public office and escape for the escape of inmate Suzuki Temael last August. Tkel and Sakaziro were summoned to appear in court on October 8 at 2:30 pm to answer their charges. The affidavit of probable cause filed in court st…

Stephen Ballinger , Operations Director of the organization said that their work is to reduce the threat of unexploded ordnance in Peleliu and Angaur States. Ballinger said the group is now on its second phase of clearance which is the location of the ERW and landmines. He said the first phase was …

The suspect was identified as Suzuki Temael, a prisoner at the Koror Jail. Temael escaped from his cell on August 16 and burglarized the establishment and stole liquor, cigarettes and grocery items worth $980.75. Temael and his co-defendant Uldak Sakuma was charged last month. They were summoned to…

The bill was introduced by Sen. Surangel Whipps Jr. and the bill stressed that the deadline is scheduled to expire on Oct. 30, 2009. The bill said that bureau will not be able to complete its statutorily mandated survey and monumentation of lands within the Republic by the deadline. The bill calls …

Sgt. Michael Rafael said the victim was attacked with a pipe in the head at the back of IA building in Madelaii on Friday morning. The victim was brought to the hospital but he run away upon arrival. Police caught him and brought him back to the hospital. The Officers left when the victim was alrea…

The governor was surprised that the students were fully aware of the issues surrounding Koror especially the most recent one, the casino. “I’m surprised to see that they are well informed and that’s a good indication. It’s very important for our young citizens to be aware of the issues because it i…

Toribiong said that the date of the arrival is not clear however. He is expect that a date will be known after Oct. 12. He said since “only six has accepted so far, the preparation is for six Uighurs.”He said though that the resettlement could occur by the end of the year.The president said that th…