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The immediate solution to shorten the power rationing is to use the Ngerulmud generator which has a capacity of at least one megawatt. But Ken Uyehara, PPUC general manager, said it will take at least two weeks to get the Ngerulmud generator working.Uyehara said the generator will shorten the power…

“There appears to be a lack of proper routine maintenance and operational checks that should have prevented several of the unit outages. There is a failure to recognize the seriousness of a failed piece of equipment and to quickly work to resolve the problems before they lead to the complete engine…

The petition will continue until the bill is rejected, according to the petitioners. Shark Savers initiated the petition.The group has gathered 800 signatures since April 12.The signatories of the petition,  are not only  advocates for sharks, but many are divers who have visited Palau or plan to. …

The team was initially scheduled to return on the 7th of April but was delayed because of mechanical issues that plagued Atoll Way, the main mode of transportation to the south west islands.  The setback initiated a level of collaboration that ensured the immediate departure of Eco Explorer to retr…

Delfina Remoket was released from custody on April 10 after posting cash bail. Remoket through her counsel Chief Public Defender Jason Shaw also entered a not guilty plea to her charges.Assistant Attorney General Anthony DeRuiz appeared on behalf of the government.Remoket’s status conference is set…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the victim sustained injury to his nose but he refused medical treatment. Aguon said police officer from Peleliu called on April 13 at 9:45 pm and reported the assault and battery incident.The report indicated that the victim was attacked by two men.In o…

Palau Ambassador to Taiwan Jackson Henry and ambassador to Japan Minoru Ueki got the nods of the Senate. Henry obtained a vote of 10-2 while Ueki got a unanimous vote from the senators.Henry will be serving as envoy to Taiwan in a volunteer capacity.President Johnson Toribiong will be conducting hi…

Yumie Morishita, Palau Visitors Authority Marketing & Research Manager said that Palau received two awards during the annual Marine Diving Fair in Japan last April 3 through 5. Morishita said Palau placed second to Maldives in the Best Diving Area category and Best Dreaming Area category.Philip…

Chris Chiba appeared in court on April 10 and waived reading the information. He also posted $500 surety bond and was released from custody.Chiba’s status conference is set for May 29 at 9:45 am in Melekeok.Chiba was also charged with attempted aggravated assault.Chiba was charged on March 11 for a…

The burglars broke into the house between 3:30 pm to 5 pm while the woman and her family were out. The incident was discovered by the woman’s sister when she went home at around 5 pm on Wednesday.The sister was surprised to see the front door was already open and clothes and other things were alrea…