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The FCTC is made up of a series of articles describing the measures to be implemented.  Article 15 addresses illicit trade in tobacco products. Illicit trade in tobacco products (smuggling, illicit manufacturing and counterfeiting) is a huge global problem that affects public health, and threatens …

PPPUC yesterday enforced the new schedule of power rationing. The rolling blackouts will still be up for four hoursThe schedule are the following:* Starting from Ngchemlangel (Aimeliik) including Medorm, Nekken and the entire Babeladaob area, Carp restaurant.  Pirates Cove, Holiday Restaurant,Comme…

Acting Public Auditor Satrunino Tewid in their audit report stated that BCS did not obtain and retain in files documented evidence containing termination dates for recipients who are no longer eligible for the program. The report stated that during their review of the program, they found that some …

Governor Kodep was charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor with conversion of public funds, misconduct in public office and money laundering. The information filed in court yesterday stated that “from April 2003 until 2007 on at least 100 separate occasions, Kodep committed the offense of c…

The arts, crafts and photo exhibit to be slated on July 13 to Sept. 15, 2009, are in celebration of the hotel’s 25th year anniversary. Lucy Sugiyama, PPR Assistant Manager, said that exhibit will run for two months.She added that the exhibition is a way of showcasing local talents and artists.“We a…

Chief Obaklechol is the first ranking chief of Ngerchol Hamlet of Peleliu State and member of the Peleliu State Legislature. Ourrot is a strong female member of a clan while Okdemaol is a strong male member of a clan. Former Palau President Kuniwo Nakamura was appointed by the Ourrot and Okdemaol o…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that on April 22 at 5 pm, a 15-year-old and 17-year-old juvenile were arrested in connection to the burglary incident on April 18 in Ngerias. Aguon said on April 18, at 7:05 pm, a man called police and reported that someone went to his barracks in Ngerias and…

The Bureau of Public Safety is reminding the establishments to strictly enforce the law or they will be cited with violations. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that if a minor will be found in the premises of any bar establishments, the minor and the bar will be cited for violations.“We ask …

Arrested were Jason Meriang, 28 and Johnny Remoket, 22. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that on April 23, at 3:50 am, a burglary, malicious mischief and theft incidents were reported to the police at the Sunset bar in Meketii.Investigation disclosed that the two suspects went to the establi…

While the group was in Kayangel, it also extended its support to the Ngarabiboid – a Modekngei group that was in Kayangel to construct a church. The bad weather did not prevent the groups from accomplishing their tasks.  In fact, it challenged everyone to work together. Members of the groups worked…