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Many of the Pacific entities have begun efforts to develop and implement programs to ensure the biodiversity of their marine ecosystems.  Many of the Pacific entities have elected to identify and designate areas within their marine jurisdictions as Marine Protected Areas.An MPA is defined by the Wo…

Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong, Associate Justice Lourdes F. Materne, and Part-time Associate Justice Katherine A. Maraman in an opinion order on September 16 affirmed the ruling of the Land Court in a land dispute action. The Land Court ruled in favor of Siangeldeb and issued ownership of Ikeker…

In a letter to Palau leaders, Palau Public Utilities Corp. general manager Saturo Adachi said if payment is not received from the national and state governments, their delinquent power bill  could reach  $4. 2 million in Jan. 2009. “Although, PPUC realize that both ROP and the state government are …

In a phone interview with Basilius, he said that he had chosen to run because he is at his prime.  He does not dispute the fact that he is younger than most of the other candidates in the HOD race.  “I believe that the focus of any organized policy making entity should be geared towards the benefit…

According to Collin Joseph, Speaker of the Melekeok State Legislature and an active advocate of environmental projects, community members adhered to the call of the traditional leaders and took part in the village clean up.  He further added that clean up was more than successful in that other indi…

Remengesau said that he signed the $3 million grant from FAA to construct an auxiliary apron at the airport to provide more parking space for airplanes Remengesau also said that he signed an $800,000 grant from the FAA for the Airport Master Plan, which will include the Peleliu and Angaur airports.…

PPUC said the disconnection schedule will be issues before the end of the month.  In a letter to Palau leaders, Palau Public Utilities Corporation General Manager Saturo Adachi said that if payment is not received from both the national government and the state governments, projected six months ele…

With the People’s team of Surangel & Billy, we can be assured that we’ll be okay and that we’ll have a government that is responsive, accountable and transparent to the public. A government that will take care of the People’s needs first and foremost.” Haruo went o…

Roney Ngiracheriang and Ngiratmab Moded conducted a 45 minutes of firesafety tips and demonstration to 52 Headstart students. The two personnel taught the children what number to call in case of fire or emergency situation.The kids were taught to call 911 in case of emergency and to run to the safe…

Bureau of Public Safety Director Norvert H. Yano said Towai and three other personnel from the Criminal Investigation Division and the Drug Enforcement Division are undergoing forensic training under the Pacific Regional Policing Initiative program of Australia and New Zealand. Yano said Towai will…