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The governor of the state, Edwin Chiokai and members of the state’s legislature say that the aired allegation is bad publicity for the state and other presidential candidates, and it is “dirty politics” in clear view.In 2002, Kayangel State entered into an agreement with PPE that gave the oil compa…

Bureau of Public Safety Patrol Division Acting Chief Peter Napoleon said that a female Palauan called police on Sunday at 12:54 am and reported an injured person at the parking lot of Mets restaurant in Medalaii.The woman requested for an ambulance.Police and ambulance responded to the scene and fo…

“The president must be given credit for extending Harley’s contract,” Koshiba said. Harley’s contract has been extended, President Remengesau announced during his weekly press conference, Wednesday last week.Harley’s contract is supposed to expire Aug. 14, the contract extension came a day before t…

The APPU was scheduled from August 10- 12, 2008.The APPU is an organization of Parliamentarians from Asian and Pacific nations, who work together to address issues which affect all countries in the region.  The theme of this Assembly was “Alternate Energy, Global Warming, Climate Change, and Human …

The suspect fled from the scene after the incident.Bureau of Public Safety Patrol Division Acting Chief Peter Napoleon said that the incident was reported to the police on Sunday at 5:50 pm.The victim and the suspect were drinking at the Joe Shiro Karaoke Bar and Store in Ngardmau State.The victim …

House Joint Resolution No. 7-89-35S calls for the recognition and commendation of the three states for their efforts in ensuring the future quality and quantity of water within their respective jurisdictions.The resolution said that the Babeldaob Watershed Alliance is aimed at developing strategies…

The senators instead sent it back to the Committee on Ways and Means for further review.The lawmakers are also awaiting arrival of Senate President Surangel Whipps , Committee chair Sen. Alan Seid and Committee Vice-chair Caleb Otto to revisit the measure.The three lawmakers are in Japan attending …

Bureau of Public Safety Director Norvert H. Yano said that these violations include the illegal taking of undersized Turtles, illegal taking of Humphead Parrotfish (Berdebed, Kemedukl), illegal taking of Napoleon Wrasse (Ngimer, Maml), as well as illegal methods of fishing which include but are not…

Tien during the presentation of credentials ceremony at the President’s Office at the Capitol said vowed an even closer relationship with Palau.“I am confident that there are already cordial and close ties between our two countries will continue to prosper on their smooth-sailing course,” Tien said…

The ceremony was held at the newly renovated Food Service Building, where Remengesau, Jr., Vice President Elias Camsek Chin, members of the President’s cabinet and the OEK, and other government officials and traditional chiefs attended, along with hundreds of Palau High School students. After welco…