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Attorney General Jeffrey Beattie, in his letter to President Tommy Remengesau, said there was nothing wrong about how the AGO handled the cases which were “supported by strong evidence,” including bank documents. He noted that Harley’s reason for asking for the dismissal of the cases was Tim …

The incumbent Delegates who are leading as of press time are Noah T. Idechong of the Ngiwal State, Kalistus Ngirturong of Aimeliik and Jonathan “Cio” Isechal of Peleliu. Idechong and Ngirturong are leading over their opponents Francis Llecholch, Krispin Termeteet and Warren Umetaro.Idechong got 258…

Presidential Chief of Staff Billy Kuartei told reporters that he contacted Kyota who told him he will be scheduling a trip to Postville where about 150 Palauan workers are working. A news report said that the future of the plant appears to be uncertain after the Agriprocessors kosher meat processin…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the suspect attempted to buy items at the Surangel and Sons store on November 5 using a $50 bill. The employee reported the incident to the police when it was determined that the money was a counterfeit bill.Police responded immediately and confiscated t…

The victim identified as Garry Iyakar was pronounced dead at 9:10 a.m. at the Belau National Hospital. Bureau of Public Safety Director Norvert H. Yano said that the victim’s cause of death was drowning.Yano said that on November 1, at 8:05 a.m., police received a report about a male individual who…

The Land Court is now extended up to 2016 while the BLS will have a term of another year which is until 2009. The president in his letter to the Olbiil Era Kelulau leaders said that the two entities are important in achieving our Constitutional duty to return lands held in public trust back to thei…

As of Friday midnight, Whipps had garnered almost 75 percent of the total votes cast and was leading the senatorial race. Prior to the presidential primary, he had not intended to run for office.  He had committed his efforts to support his father, Senate Presidential Surangel Whipps, Sr., in the p…

According to witnesses, the shark had, for several days, frequented very close to the state’s only jetty – where children often swim. “People have tried to coerce the shark to leave the area,” said Antonio Iyechad, a resident of the state, said. “However, it kept showing up regularly.”T…

The 800 absentee ballots requested via mail will be tabulated on Nov. 11. Toribiong’s rival, Vice President Elias Camsek Chin and running mate Sen. Alan Seid, narrowed the gap after the absentee ballots from Saipan were counted. Toribiong-Mariur received a total of 4,113 votes so far while Chin-Sei…

Toribiong had 2,566 votes  while Vice President Elias Camsek Chin  and running mate Sen. Alan Seid had 2,175. These were based on the votes cast in Koror, Airai, Kayangel, Ngarchelong, Ngiwal, Ngaraard, Melekeok, Ngchesar and Ngardmau. The tabulation was expected to be completed by today. The commi…