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The Law Enforcement Explorers Program (LEEP) is making every effort to ensure that young people are directed and guided towards more meaningful and rewarding lives.  The program, which is comprised of law enforcement officers and volunteers, works with businesses, non-profit organizations, state go…

The juvenile was arrested on April 3 for multiple complaints of child sexual abuse, indecent assault and sodomy. Lt. Aloysius Alonz of the Criminal Investigation Section said that the case was already forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General for proper disposition.Lt. Alonz said the incident…

He said that there were no illegal expenditures with him at the helm in the government. “I do not know how the information is being presented to President Toribiong, but we’re readily available to explain any misinformation.  All they need to do is ask for clarification so that we don’t continue to…

The Senate on Friday passed on third and final reading Senate Bill 8-27, SD2. The bill stated that any person or entity that wishes to employ a foreign worker in the said areas are not restricted from doing so unless he or she can prove that after making reasonable effort to employ a Palauan citize…

The House bill had several floor amendments were introduced on the bill but it basically that a gaming industry will   expand Palau’s economic base first by creating a more diverse experience for visitors who have already come to Palau. The House bill stated that casinos will give visitors another …

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the suspect fled the scene on foot after a car chase on Sunday. The police report indicated that on May 10 at 4:12 am, police officer called the central station via a radio and reported that they were on a hot pursuit of a car in Ngerchemai which was hea…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that police arrested several individuals for assault, disturbances and drunk and disorderly conducts. Arrested were karn Ibert, 24; Livan Tucheliaur, 23; Raid Rik Rik; Julian Moon, 28; Smanderang Junior, 45.Ibert was arrested for malicious mischief and drunk …

Ngatpang aging citizens were treated to a sumptuous luncheon and lavish entertainment at their own home state. Delegate Nabeyama says that he could clearly see joy in the faces of many of the mechas (old ladies) of Ngatpang during the event that he has not seen them this happy in a long time. ‘Our …

The new location provides over 600 square meters of office space. Nancy Wilkie, director of the State Department’s East Asia and Pacific Area Division, said the new embassies in Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia cost over $10 million.“These new embassies have achieved departmental standa…

The suspect identified as Etpison Brel was arrested for theft of vehicle. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the owner of the vehicle called police on May 6 at 4:10 am and reported that his car was stolen in Ngerchemai.Aguon said police spotted the vehicle at 4:25 am and arrested the susp…