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Arrested were Teal Rubasch, 34; Joshua Sukao, 52; Anton Obak, 46; Abel Olebuu, 20; Lamor Basilius, 19; JC Yalap, 30; Rashed Gazi, 20. Rubasch, Sukau, Obak and Yalap were arrested for disturbing the peace while Basilius and Olebuu were arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol and illegal purchase…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that police responded to three grand larcenies, one burglary, two petite grand larcenies, two vehicular accidents, five assault incidents and one illegal consumption of alcohol as of Monday. Aguon said police responded to a minor vehicular accident on Tuesday…

On Tuesday March 3, PNCC and CHT had a ground breaking ceremony at the PNCC headquarters building in Airai. The agreement also provides training for professional staff on the technical aspects of advanced cellular and satellite operations.In his special remarks, President Johnson Toribiong said, &#…

On Wednesday, President Johnson Toribiong and MSPLA Chairman Reklai Bao Ngirmang signed the lease agreement. Under the lease agreement, MSPLA leases to the national government the land known as Bekeu Detiml which is 15,587 square meters big.The property will be used for the purpose of building, mai…

Jennifer Ford, Project Officer of the APG said  the workshop is to assist Palau in complying with the internationally accepted  anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards. Ford added that APG assist member countries in the enactment of laws to deal with the proceeds of crime, m…

Senate Bill No. 8-9 intention is to expand the authority of the director to respond to dangerous products contained in food and drug products. It s goal is also to improve the ability of the Palauan government to inspect and destroy questionable products.The bill said that under the current law the…

The provisions provide Palau with $13 million in annual subsidies and grants, and Toribiong will ask the U.S. to continue providing this assistance. “I will stress the long and friendly relationship between Palau and the U.S. as evidenced by the numerous Palauans who have served and continue to ser…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that several individuals have started cleaning the vandalized properties. Aguon said these men and women volunteered to clean the vandalized bridges on their own.He also warned potential vandals to think twice before vandalizing any government or private prop…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that it is illegal to stop in the middle of the road to let the vehicles from the intersection enter the highway. Aguon said vehicles traveling at the main highway have the right of way and vehicles from the intersection should wait and must enter only when t…

Associate Justice Alexandra F. Foster said Diaz should pay  Ngiralmau by Jan. 1, 2010. Ngiralmau sued Diaz and then-Sen. Alan Seid in 2008 for assault, intentional battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.Ngiralmau also filed a complaint of defamation and intentional infliction of …