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A diplomatic note dated November 20, 2008 transmitted by the Embassy of the United States of America in Koror through Palau’s Ministry of State, Bush extends his congratulations to President-Elect Johnson Toribiong. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to convey my congratula…

In the recent Eight President’s Summit held Nov. 19, Palau president Tommy Remengesau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Emmanuel Mori and RMI President Litokwa Tomeing said they are supporting the outcome of the meeting of national experts/ petroleum focal points of Forum member countries held …

Toribiong received 5,040 votes while Chin got 4,828. Turnout was high — 73.77 percent — with 10,473 of 14,196 registered voters casting their ballots. Elected senators were businessman Surangel Whipps Jr.,  attorney Raynold Oliouch, incumbent Mlib Tmetuchl,  Delegate Joel Toribiong,  community acti…

President Tommy Remengesau was recently in Taiwan to meet with the airline executives. Taiwan is Palau’s primary tourism market. In May, in response to the growing passenger demand, China Airlines began using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft for its new Taipei-Palau passenger service.

Acting Patrol Division Chief Peter Napoleon said that the driver attempted to over take another car and collided on the incoming vehicle. Napoleon said that the incident was reported to the police on Sunday at 11:23 p.m. at Medalaii. The suspect’s vehicle was traveling from Malakal and was heading …

Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong, Associate Justice Alexandra F. Foster and Associate Justice Pro Tem Honora E. Remengesau Rudimch in their opinion order on November 19, 2008, affirmed the trial court’s decision which ruled in favor of defendants Tarita Holm, Thomas Rumong, Morley Elbelau, Brother …

According to a press release issued by Adelbai Er a Udes Frank Kazuo Asanuma, he was instructed to inform the people of Melekeok State and all concerned that chief titles Sechalruliong and Ngirmang no longer have representation in BaiMelekeong. The release states that Paramount Chief Reklai Rafael …

 Acting Patrol Division Chief Peter Napoleon said that since the launching of the Task Force last week burglary incidents have lessened for a couple of weeks. Napoleon said the Task Force is enforcing the law for minors, drinking in public places, underage drinking and underage entering the bar. Na…

The government on November 20 moved for the dismissal of the cases which was granted by the Judge. Jostero was charged with assault and battery and trespassing for assaulting a woman and for entering her house on November 20, 2007. The affidavit submitted in court stated that the victim was taking …

Giramur handed the meats to Ezra Takeo,  PCC Cafiteria supervisor, yesterday. The Turkeys will be delivered to the Peleliu today via a boat. Giramur donated four pieces of Turkeys to 100 students of Peleliu Elementary School and one piece to the 28 Headstart students. The Turkeys weighed 25 lbs eac…