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However, Toribiong expressed concerns on the bill despite signing it. One concern he raised was on Palau’s obligations to various international organizations.The president said Palau currently owes almost $400,000 so that the amount appropriated for obligations is not enough. Congress only appropri…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the operator of the boat and a passenger were both injured when two boats collided, Sunday afternoon at the channel by the Coral Reef Center. Aguon said that only the operator was brought to the hospital for treatment. The passenger who sustained minor i…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that three men called on Sunday and reported that someone went to their residences and stole their betel-nuts. The incidents happened at Ikelau, Topside and Madelaii.The victims reported the theft incidents at 2:18 pm and 6:28 pm. on Sunday.No suspects have b…

Police has issued another citation to two bars in Koror for serving alcohol after 2 am. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the bars were cited early Saturday and early Sunday morning.The citation was issued to the establishments after police officers caught them serving alcohol to the cus…

Salvador said the success of the activities was attributed to the people who gave money, food, supplies, transportation, and even clothes in support of the youth of the state. “I cannot name every single person who came out to support us,” Salvador said.  “However, I am humbled by the amount of sup…

According to Senate Bill No. 8-47, SD1, the tourism industry is a delicate industry which is a major contributor to our economic growth and that it repeals RPPL No. 7-42 and RPPL No. 7-57. “But the Olbiil Era Kelulau finds that both RPPL No. 7-42 and 7-57 acts  as deterrents for tourism growth in t…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that security of Palau Pacific Resort called on March 25 at 2:37 p.m. and reported that a purse of one of their customers was stolen. The purse contained Japanese yen, $3 and suitcase keys. The incident was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Section for …

Toribiong said that he will be acting on the recommendations proposed by theTask Force. Asked if he has acted on the courtesy resignations of the members of the PPUC board, Toribiong said, “while I am reviewing the recommendations, the status quo with remain.”The task force earlier recommended that…

Toribiong told reporters that the tentative schedule of the state visit will be by the end of September this year or during Palau’s Independence Day celebration. Philippine Ambassador to Palau Ramoncito Marino said that the matter came out during a courtesy call with the new administration.Marino s…

Earlier, Toribiong announced that he has appointed as ambassador of Palau to the Republic of China.  The president said that Henry is highly educated and is best fit for the job.He said that Henry’s services will be voluntary and he will not receive compensation.The resolution is now with the Senat…