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Money owed by govt to PPUC can now be settled

 The grant was supposed to subsidize fuel increases for residents in Palau, but PPUC said that said that after the subsidy there remains an amount of $2,329, 257. The National government meanwhile has a combined outstanding balance for the national government and state governments which sits roughl…
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Four minors hurt in car accident

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the incident happened at the intersection of Aimeliik. Three minor passengers and one minor driver were all transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.The incident was reported to the police at 3:50 am on Friday, Aguon said.The three passenger…
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Malicious mischief, theft on the rise

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that aside from numerous damages of several properties, theft and burglary is also on the rise last week through weekend. He said anyone who has information can call police and the Crime Stoppers at 4888477.Police report indicated that on July 30 at 7 am, a w…
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Daylight saving measure passed 2nd reading

SEN. Surangel Whipps Jr. earlier proposed a measure to require that the Republic of Palau observe the time zone of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.  The measure said that since Palau is situated near the eastern edge of its time zone, which causes the sun to set before 7 p…
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Five nab for various offenses

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon identified the arrested individuals as Mariano Borja, 41; Etpison Brel, 23; Ongidobel Abby Jr. Rdialull, 18; Herson Herman, 20 and Gory Kengya, 28. Borja and Brel were arrested on July 30 and 31 for disturbing the peace and trespassing while Rdialull was arrested …
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Measure eyed for mechanism for dual citizenship

The bill which was jointly introduced by Delegates Jonathan Isechal, Horace Rafael, . Marhence Madrangchar, Rebluud Kesolei and Celestine Yangilmau will be consistent with the Nov. 2008 amendments which stated that citizenship of other foreign nations shall not affect a person’s Palauan citizenship…
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BPS warn public of unsafe road conditions due to rains

Aguon said motorist should observe speed limits, drive slow and look out for the rocks and debris. Aguon urge everyone to notify police of any unsafe road conditions so that police could mark them to warn the public.BPS in a separate announcement stated that multiple landslides have occurred along …
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Survivor series shot in Palau to air Aug. 17 in RP.

The show mostly shot in the island of Peleliu, will be aired by GMA 7, one of the biggest television network in the Philippines. According to the /blogs.gmanews.tv/survivor-philippines, Palau was described as “a paradise of Micronesia.”It also noted that Peleliu State “was a perfect setting for Phi…
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Changes to SS benefits signed into law

In a letter to Senate President Mlib Tmetuchl and House Speaker Noah Idechong, President Toribiong said that he is very appreciative of the lawmakers efforts. He said the signing of the bill is very important to the beneficiaries of the SSA.“They need the money now more than ever. My signing of thi…
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Salii sworn-in as Palau’s EU envoy

Salii was earlier confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote. The Senate agreed with Toribiong that Salii is fit for the job because he is a well established attorney with an extensive experience in practicing law in Palau and overseas.The European Commission and the Council of Europeans have both…
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