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Air Force Civic Action Team (AFCAT) 09-05 is undertaking the construction of the new clinic which is expected to be completed in April. The construction of the 1,240 square foot Airai clinic commenced in November and  is located near the  Ked Center.The estimate cost of the clinic is $93,000 with t…

Bureau of Public Safety Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the couple were cited for maintaining a nuisance. The young boy suffered punctured wounds, Aguon said.The incident was reported to the police on January 19 at 11:34 p.m.The victim’s father reported that his son was biten by a dog …

The event held at Palasia Hotel was sponsored by the Embassy of Japan. Kunio Nakamura, Embassy of Japan’s Charge d’Affaires said that “the event was a good occasion to exchange comments between and among Japanese residents, especially if they work for different businesses in Palau.  The New Year’s …

The Delegation headed by Lord Morris Davidson left Palau on Wednesday but before they left, they met the Governors of the States on Tuesday night. Governors of Kayangel, Ngarechlong, Ngaraard, Ngiwal, Melekeok, Ngechsar, Airai, Ngeremlengui, Ngardmau, Peleliu, Angaur, Hatohobei, and Sonsorol came a…

Harley told reporters that he has tendered his resignation Tuesday to President Johnson Toribiong and it will be effective February 1. Harley handles the office that investigates the failure of the Pacific Savings Bank (PSB).Harley said his resignation was “pre-planned” and that he has to go back h…

Kota Kobari appeared in court on January 19 for sentencing hearing. Associate Justice Alexandra Foster sentenced Kobari to three years of imprisonment, all suspended except for six months.Kobari will start serving his sentence on January 26 at 6 p.m.He will be on work release during the six months …

Police said that a man called on January 21 at 4 pm and reported an explosion at the quarry in Malakal. The cause of the said explosion is still under investigation, Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said.Aguon said that the explosion caused the rocks to fly to the neighboring residences, damaging…

In a letter to Hillary Clinton, Secretary-designate of the State Department,  Toribiong said that the Compact review is the administration’s priority. “My highest priority is to deepen the relationship between our countries as we begin a formal review of our relationship in compliance with our now …

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the woman attempted to pay the officer with $20 to delete the report that stated she stole some cigarettes. The incident was reported to the police on January 20 at 11:50 am.Investigation revealed that the woman took some cigarette that were about to be …

Toribiong however did not name an appointee for the Ministry of State pending further consultation with the senators. Johnny Gibbons, former Koror Governor is named Minister of Justice; Peleliu Governor Jackson Ngiraingas is Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce; Dr. Stevenson …