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Toribiong was reacting to a statement made by Sen. Tommy Remengesau that the former   administration accomplished and contributed progress towards  the Compact review.  The president said the former Compact negotiator did submit proposals to the United States but the US part did not respond to Pala…

The “Kim er Belau” campaign, which began about a year ago, has raised awareness of the plight of the species of giant clams in Palau – some of which are indigenous to Palau.  The campaign, through its educational awareness programs, has spurred communities to develop conservation management activit…

Beckingham in a reception said that the issue of climate change is one of those important issues in the world. He said that it is important that smaller countries like Palau support the climate change efforts.Beckingham said that Palau has been an ally in several issues, showing it though support i…

Arrested were Flora Delmel, 44; Reagan Lemei, 28; Halley Kerto, 23; Newman Andres, 24; Jonathan Iyekar, 37; Angel Francis Junior, 47 and Bimbo Abraham, 38. Abraham was arrested for DUI and reckless driving for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on May 17 at 12:25 am.Police received a …

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon identified the woman as Rosania Master. Master was arrested for trespassing, disturbing the peace and assault.Aguon said that a woman called police on May 13 at 6:15 am and reported a disturbing the peace and assault incidents at her residence in Ordomel, Airai.Po…

Senate Bill No. 8-41 requires corporations covered by the bill to pay a 26 percent tax on net income and will at the same time exempted from paying corporate taxes imposed by other provisions in the Palau National Code. The bill’s goal is to attract foreign investment in Palau.The current law levie…

The theft incident was discovered early morning of Wednesday. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said the incident was reported at 6:30 am on May 13.No suspect has been identified.Meanwhile a 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for cheating when he purchased a gasoline and left wit…

According to Chiokai, people are so busy with work and school that often times much of the traditional things that Palauan people used to do are shelved.  Further, the traditional skills and knowledge directly associated with traditional activities such as fishing, gardening, dancing and others are…

Alcohol and Tobacco Inspectors Danny Mad and Thomas Rumong issued citations to a minimart in Ngerbeched and a store in Aimeliik for selling tobacco and alcohol without a valid license. The citations were issued on May 12 during the inspection.Inspector Mad said the establishments will be fined $200…

Ngirarsaol got a vote of 6-4, not enough votes to get him into the board. Businessman Shallum Etpison’s appointment meanwhile is still with the committee for action.Earlier the Senate rejected the appointments of former Senator Surangel Whipps Sr. and former health minister Victor Yano to the PPUC …