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The objective of the Institution and the program is to develop the youth for future careers, nurture young leaders for the next generation, assist youths in special situations, provide training for educators, and to sponsor exchange programs for youths at the international and local communities.  T…

House Joint Resolution 8-5-1S was first introduced by seven members of the  HOD  in March. The resolution urges President Toribiong to prioritize the energy plan.When the delegates where entertaining the resolution, Palau was already faced with frequent power outages on a daily basis.At that time g…

At this critical juncture for Palau’s economic development, this meeting is born of the need to identify, discuss and agree on projects and issues that are important to the states such as the economy, health, law enforcement, customs and the ongoing Compact Review process, among others. Also discus…

The bill introduced by HOD Floor Leader Gibson Kanai, Delegate Celestine Yangilmau and Delegate Marhence Madrangchar was passed on first reading early this week. The bill stated that “societal upheaval stemming from unresolved disputes involving traditional matters in the Supreme Court, continue to…

In a letter to Senate President Mlib Tmetuchl , said that there are several considerations that needed to be taken up in coming up with a budget. He said the from the period from Oct. 1, 2008 to Jan. 15, 2009, over $4 million was spent in the first quarter to retire prior year debts of the previous…

Major General Donald Goldhorn handed over the medals to Obakrairur’s parents during the military funeral Tuesday. The purple heart is awarded to soldier wounded or killed in combat.The Bronze Star Medal is a military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service.…

Floriano Ueda appeared for arraignment on June 9 and waived reading of the information. He was charged on June 5 with one count of attempted bank robbery for trying to rob a bank on February 27.A court document stated that Ueda “did attempt to steal First Commercial Bank with the use of force or in…

Nahid H. Chowdury was ordered to appear on June 17 at 10:30 a.m. for arraignment. Chowdury was charged on May 19 for allegedly stealing $8,250 worth of hardware items from his work place on April 30.The affidavit of probable cause submitted in court stated that an off duty police officer called on …

Obakrairur remains will arrive in Palau today at 8 a.m. and a state funeral will follow after at the Olbiil Era Kelulau Rotunda in Ngerulmud , Melekeok. Today will be the national day of mourning in respect of the death of Obakrairur. Last week President Johnson Toribiong issued Presidential Procla…

The four new channels are Star Group’s FX, plus HBO Hits, HBO Signature, and HBO Family.  FX from Star offers a variety of popular U.S. comedies and drama series such as Spooks, Family Guy, JAG, Frasier, Californication, Alias, Saving Grace, MacGyver, and Disorderly Conduct.HBO Hits is a movie chan…