Regional

  According to Melaitau, his decision to run for the office of the governor has been put off during previous state elections, despite promptings of supports, due to timing and outmost reverence to his duties and family obligations.  Moreover, he said, his decision to run for the office next month h…

campus on June 16 to July 8 , 2008. The purpose of this program  was to help incoming freshman make better and smoother transition from elementary to high school.It gave students opportunity to be familiar with the new school environment, classroom settings, teachers, and fellow classmates before t…

Despite the sudden rain in the afternoon, it did not stop the people from coming in and out of the place to watch the entertainment.Highlights of the event were songs and island dances presented by various dance groups from different states in Palau.Koror State, Airai State, Ngardmau State and Pala…

The law said that the new hours will allow ample time for the citizens and the visitors to enjoy Palau’s nightlife.The new law also prohibits the serving of alcohol during the hours when it is most likely that patrons will get drunk.“This restriction is a common-sense response to the increased alco…

United States Embassy Charge d’Affaires Mark Bezner led the celebration held at Camp Katuu in Airai.President Remengesau and Vice President Elias Camsek Chin graced the festivity with other Cabinet members and lawmakers attending the event.Bezner in his remarks said that it is a pleasure for him to…

According to Bridgette Adachi, ESI’s secretary and treasurer, ESI, since its incorporation, has made every effort to promote the conservation and protection of the environment, particularly the marine resources.  Further, in its efforts, it has conducted environmental clean-ups, tree planting activ…

Chief  Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong sentenced Antonio “Tony” Borja for illegally taking undersized green sea turtle and conspiracy .The court, on July 4, sentenced the defendant to serve two years of his suspended sentence in a previous case and two years of his suspended sentence in another case.The…

Kwajelien Ngirmang was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault and battery for assaulting his neighbor on April 18, with an “axe pick” and a “piece of concrete.”Ngirmang appeared for arraignment on July 7 w…

According to internet news the Washington-based institution is helping the country searh for possible oil and gas resources in Kayangel State.World Banl will be the one who will be choosing the international companies that will provide expertise in coming up with petroleum , regulatory policies , r…

At the rally that went on for more than three hours, the youth said school have become boring due to some of the instructors lack skills and one of the proposals that they recommended is to have all the instructors to be certified.The youth also raised the problem about the lack of system in applyi…