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As promised, Ngirablau gave away his first paycheck to the elderly women of Iyebukel hamlet last Friday. “I am in debt to these people,” he said, “Not because they voted for me, but because they have always been of service to the state.  We owe them a great deal.” Sambal said that he signed over hi…

The signing ceremony was conducted on Nov. 12, 2008 at the Embassy of Japan. The grant proposal was submitted by PAWS and the grant award will be used by PAWS to purchase a hematology machine to be used by the Koror State Animal Shelter. PAWS Director Valerie Lowson said that the piece of equipment…

He said that he is willing to help Toribiong and if the president-elect needed him to fulfill a certain job then he will be ready to assist. “The people has spoken whether we like it or not, the citizens should come together and help the leadership to make sure that the Palauan move to the right di…

Yangirmau received 76 votes; Maro got 47; Javier, 39. In Hatohobei, Wayne Andrew received 40 votes to defeat Sebastian R. Marino, who got 35, and Huan F. Hosei, 33. Horace N. Rafael won the race in Angaur with 181 votes, 49 more than his rival, Natus Misech. The other winning delegate candidates: S…

Toribiong said that the committee will be working with Remengesau’s administration on issues of finance, budget, personnel and related matters. “I will work with Remengesau as much as I can to make it as smooth and orderly as possible,” Toribiong said. Toribiong and running mate Delegate Kerai Mari…

The classes will be conducted from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays to Thursdays at the Ngerbeched Youth Center. On Mondays and Thursdays a body sculpting class will be held, on Tuesdays it will be kickboxing and Wednesdays are for yoga classes. The instructors will be Veronica Fox and Lorraine Rivera and…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that a 45-year-old man stabbed the victim at the left side of the chest. The suspect was picked up for questioning later by the police. Aguon said that the incident was reported to the police on Monday, November 10 at 8:40 p.m. An unidentified caller reported…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the incident was reported to the police at 1:05 p.m. Aguon said the suspect stole the laptop, earrings and gold ring. The estimated value of the items stolen is $2,500. Another grand larceny incident was reported to the police on November 11 at 12:40 p.m…

He said his running mate, Delegate Kerai Mariur, will most likely head the Ministry of Finance due to his “excellent financial background.” Toribiong is also considering his key supporters — Sen. Joshua Koshiba, Peleliu Gov. Jackson Ngiraingas, Ngarchelong Gov Browny Salvador and former Aimel…

In an interview with an advocate of the current government, Gilbert Demei, he said that all of the legal wars between the Ngaimis and supporters of the present state government, which began about 9 years ago, have finally come to an end. “It began with a complaint in 1999 alleging that Ngatpang’s C…