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The president said this during his remarks during the first presidential forum yesterday. The president said economic slowdown is gauged by the decrease in the number of business licenses issued this year.Toribiong said tourism arrivals for April compared to April of last year has been down by 20 p…

In his remarks Vice Speaker Merep reiterated the need for Palau to finally become Independent in the truest sense of the word. ‘Since October 1st, 1994 the Republic of Palau gained its Political Independence from the United States. What we need to do now is embark on the road to full Economic Indep…

“The more your child knows, the safer your child is”.  Educate your child with these tips and keep your child safe and out of trouble this summer: • Always know where your child is and with whom at all times.• Encourage your child to always travel with a companion and to be home before dark.• It is…

Endorsed by ADB’s Board of Directors in Manila yesterday  said  the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2009-2013 provides for $9.8 million in lending to build essential public infrastructure and attract private investment.  Another $3 million will “be spent on technical assistance to strength…

Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) General Manager Ken Uyehara during a meeting  Wednesday with President Johnson Toribiong and members of the cabinet said that the outages were due to emergency mechanical services which required the unloading of the Mitsubishi No. 12 at the Malakal Power Pl…

Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong, Associate Justice Lourdes F. Materne and Associate Justice Pro Tem C. Quay Polloi, in their 10-page opinion order on Thursday, remanded the case of Rosemary Osima to the trial division. Osima was tried for assault and battery on Dec. 6, 2007.The trial division foun…

Acting Bureau of Immigration Director Joe Giramur said that the 11 nationals arrived on Palau Feb. 28 as tourists but later changed their status as refugees. Giramur also stated that a representative from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) will again arrive in Palau to decide…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said bystanders managed to get the identity of the driver who managed to flee the scene. He said police are now tracking down the suspect.The incident was reported to the police on June 2 at 6:55 pm in front of Mobil Topside.Initial investigation disclosed that th…

The driver identified as Chesney Otei Techur, 20, was cited for DUI and reckless driving when he was found to be driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said three persons were hurt in the collision. All of them were rushed to the hospital for treatmen…

Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong, Associate Justice Lourdes F. Materne and Associate Justice Pro Tem C. Quay Polloi in their ten-page opinion order on Thursday reversed the conviction of Rosemary Osima and remanded the matter to the trial court for a determination of guilt based on the appropriate …