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Chief Ngirakebou Roman Bedor, during his welcoming remarks, said that the gathering of people at the site for the Toribiong-Mariur presidential rally is by far the second largest group to have gathered on a single spot on Babeldaob. Johnson Toribiong said that the decision to hold his campaign rall…

Vice President Elias Camsek Chin and BPS Director Norvert H. Yano said that the 17th Law Enforcement Academy is now open for hiring and class would begin on November 10 through February 13, 2009. Any interested applicants can call 4882524 or 4888711 and contact Dianne Tajima.Requirements and qualif…

Ziske Asanuma said that “Z” lounge will open early next year  and will be serving alcohol in an upscale and exclusive nightclub and disco facility. Asanuma said the new establishment will be located at the Becheserrak Milchol Building on the second floor in Dngeronger Hamlet.Asanuma said that altho…

The bill was signed into law – Aimeliik State Public Law (ASPL) No. 8-25 – by then governor, Demei Obak.  Pursuant to the law, a Task Force was created; and it established and announced guidelines of a contest for the citizens of the state to submit entries for the state’s anthem, state flowe…

The Belau National Hospital Solar System is a project funded by the Taiwan government that involves the design build of a solar system capable of producing 150 kilowatt for the hospital. According to the Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) the new system which is now being installed will translate to…

The Ombudsman work is to investigate maladministration of government services and resolve disputes that can arise from it. “Governmental agencies benefits from having improper services brought to their attention so that their service delivery methods can be improved. Citizens benefit from having an…

In an announcement, the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) said the new rate decrease will apply for billings issued on or after Nov. 1, 2008. The new residential rate will be 28.6 cents to 21 cents, residential areas consuming 501 to 2,000 kilowatt will have a 29 cents rate compared to the …

The bill, introduced into HOD by Delegate Mario Gulibert, proposes “amend Title 30 of the Palau National Code (PNC) to clarify the employer’s obligation to provide for return transportation of nonresident workers, and to create a procedure to fairly resolve disputes arising out of termination of em…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that two burglaries and grand larcenies were reported to the police on Friday night and Saturday night. Aguon said that on Friday at 10:06 p.m. a male individual called the police and reported that someone broke into his residence in Ngerchemai and stole his …

The driver was charged last week with involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, consumption of alcohol by a minor, reckless driving and speeding. Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth A. Avore in the two pages information submitted in court, said that the driver did “unlawfully take the…