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According to Dilmei Olkeriil, the number of citizens and residents of Palau against the establishment of casinos is far greater than the number of people who have actually signed the petition. “There are many people who are against the establishment of casinos in Palau,” she said. “We have not rece…

The burglary incident was reported to the police at 6:23 am on Monday. Sgt. Michael Rafael of the Patrol Division Section said that someone broke into the shop and stole bush cutter, chain saw and assorted diving items. The bush cutter and the chain saw were later abandoned at a nearby house.The bu…

The Senate version reflected the original proposal of President Johnson Toribiong: $53,709,000. The House version now returns to the Senate.The House appropriated $25,000 to fund the Southwest Island Field Trip  as well as $150,000 for the renovation of the courtroom to accommodate jury trials.The …

The event will be held on August 29 from 3pm-6pm at the Belau National Museum. The community is encouraged to come and join the contest. Enter personalized flower arrangements according to criteria and let the judges decide.Please contact Leah Gillham at 4884377 for more information on entry detail…

The injured security guard was identified as Kalam and the other two victims were identified as Farug Farug and Shahan Shahan. Kalam was guarding the Keptot el blai building in Madelaii Tuesday night when three unknown men with covered faces came and assaulted him.One of them threw a rock at him, h…

Jackson Ngiraingas, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Commerce and Industries confirmed the plan. The Pacific Flier will be flying an Airbus 310 on the Brisbane-Guam, Clark-Koror routes and also a Narita-Koror route.The new airline will have Palau as its hub.Pacific Flier aims to provide a twice-w…

Toribiong last week announced that it is launching the Walk and Talk, he said. The program requires the ministers to set aside one hour for exercise. The program was launched last Tuesday, where the president walked within the Capitol area.He said the program will be during Tuesday and Thursday.The…

The juvenile has been identified by police Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said. The incident was reported to the police on Sunday at 5:35 pm at the Ngardmau Elementary School.Police report indicated that a man called police and asked for an ambulance because someone was injured.Police responded…

Directly observed treatment (DOT) or directly observed therapy is watching the patient take his/her medication to ensure medications are taken in the right combination and for the correct duration. It is used for diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). Henreitta Merai, trained the community health work…

The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Taiwan President Ma Ying –jeou is planning to travel to the South Pacific in October to attend the Taiwan –South Pacific leaders summit in the Solomon Islands and that during that trip, the leader may also visit Palau. According to the internet news,…