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The PPUC in a statement said that there will be an increase in the electric rates by 2.1 cents in response to the various “factors driving our electric rates, which factors include the price of fuel and engine conditions.” The PPUC said that the following new rates will apply for billings issued on…

The Belau Blog was established to promote direct access to government information and address misinformation. The president’s blog which can be accessed through www.belaublog. wordpress.com stated that the blog will publish as much “we can, we will publish as much news, executive, orders and such o…

More than 200 people came to the conference which was held at the Ked Community Center in Airai to participate in the discussion. It was a whole day activity and was attended by traditional leaders, Presidents and members of each organization, Airai State employees and group leaders and chaperons f…

Special Prosecutor Michael Copeland filed yesterday in court the criminal charge against Uludong. The information alleged that Uludong “did unlawfully and falsely make or alter a document, a Civil Action 09-91 filed in the Supreme Court of Palau with intent to defraud by wrongfully signing or encou…

Diaz bill stated that because of the current global economic crisis and the losses sustained by  investments, the withdrawals starting on Oct. 1 should be limited to $10 million. According to the  Compact agreement , Palau will now be allowed to withdraw $15 million from the trust fund which now am…

Criminal Investigation Section Lt. Aloysius Alonz said that the suspect was a part time employee of Aqua Magic dive shop. Alonz said a theft incident was reported to their office on July 16 at 10:30 am.Investigation revealed that the suspect stole a digital dive computer worth $3,000 from Aqua Magi…

The measure will now be returned to the House of Delegates for action. House Bill No. 8-1-1, HD1 intends to restore surviving spouse benefit and another benefit in full.The bill seeks to amend the RPPL No. 7-32 which increased certain social security benefits  and also increased the taxable wage ba…

Lt. Aloysius Alonz said that the suspects were arrested on July 16 for robbery, grand larceny and conspiracy. Alonz said they were working on the Joe’s corner burglary when they came across some witness who happened to know the suspects of the robbery and purse snatching that occurred in front of P…

According to the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) the power outages were due to the repair of the Pielstik Engine No. 5 piston at the Aimeliik Plant. The power outage affected the entire Airai State  and Meyuns area. The power outage lasted for two hours.The area of Palau High School to Fr…

Sgt. Michael Rafael said that the minor did not suffer any serious injury but the incident is still under investigation. The incident was reported to the police on Wednesday at 3:44 pm.The minor was aboard his bicycle and was heading towards Bank of Hawaii when a silver sedan hit him.The driver of …