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According to Debbie Tkel-Sbal, Chief of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Yamaguchi had visited Palau some years ago and had voluntarily conducted volleyball workshops with MOE P.E. specialists and teachers. “He had worked with P.E. teachers to help studen…

Senate Bill 8-96 stated that Palau should   take affirmative action to ensure sufficient funding for the 2010 Micronesian Games. “Not only are the Micronesian Games an important sporting and cultural event, but they provide an excellent opportunity for Palau to see increased revenues from the large…

President Toribiong, the night before he left for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, submitted the proposed supplemental budget to the lawmakers. Toribiong left for New York on Sept. 19.The president in justifying the request for additional budget said that the cost and expense…

According to the President’s Advisor on Education Mr. Ted Borja, President Toribiong is scheduled to meet with students of Palau Mission Academy, a Seventh-Day Adventist Mission school located in Ngerikiil in Airai State.  Other schools as time goes on will be scheduled in accordance to President T…

Dean Ngirarikel appeared for arraignment on Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea to his assault and battery, assault, malicious mischief and disturbing the peace charges. Ngirarikel was released from custody after he posted $400 surety bond.He was ordered to stay away from victims Marlon Sanchez a…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that they will be increasing manpower to ensure that everybody is safe at the celebration of OBF and Independence Day. Aguon said police and the Task Force will be more aggressive and strict in enforcing the law against criminals and violators.Aguon added tha…

The National Civil Service Board was eliminated by RPPL No. 5-7, however Senate Bill 8-7 proposed a need for the board which will serve to ensure that government hiring is fair, objective and free from influence. The National Public Service Board will be tasked in reviewing each decision to hire a …

Senate Bill 8-97, is aimed at helping the country retire its unpaid obligations by having the authority to borrow money from lenders. The measure was passed on first reading during the Senate session on Wednesday. “The Olbiil Era Kelulau finds that the Republic’s current financial situation is dire…

The woman called police on Monday at 8 pm and requested for assistance. Police responded and picked up the woman somewhere and brought her to the police station for interview.During investigation, the victim revealed her ordeal to the police and said that her boyfriend took her by force to a reside…

House Bill 8-15-1, HD2, SD1 ensures that historical and cultural properties located in Palau are protected from destruction from both intentional and unintentional actions. The measure calls for the increase in penalties because the current fees are inadequate.The measure increases the penalty from…