Regional

In a letter to Commerce and Trade Minister Otoichi Besebes, Young Chung , Assistant Minister for Korea’s Aviation and Railroad Bureau  under the Ministry of Land, Transport  and Maritime Affairs said that the talks will focus on the matter of substituting “substantial ownership and effective contro…

Chin and Seid were personally invited by the organizers of the group and they were the first officials and candidates to be considered by the youth to talk about issues and government’s programs for the youth.Chin in an interview on Thursday said that he is excited to meet the youth, his first yout…

President Remengesau Jr. and the late Senator’s wife Tua Tmetuchl headed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the hospital’s chapel.Children headed by Senator Mlib Tmetuchl and relatives accompanied Mrs. Tmetuchl.It was the Tmetuchl family who built the chapel in honor of the late Senator and to continu…

The president said instead of replacing the old pumps with new pumps, rewinding and fabrication of pumps is being done to repair the damaged parts immediately.Two pumps at the Water Treatment Plant located in Airai broke down last week causing the government to institute water hours until the repai…

BPS Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon in an interview said that the standard headlights and taillights for vehicles allowed by the law are those installed or assembled from a factory.Aguon said any taillights or headlights that was placed after it came from the factory are not authorized under the…

During President Remengesau’s weekly press conference, Minister Alexander Merep said that this year’s theme is OBF is Proclaiming and Reconfirming Palau’s Heritage.Merep said the ministry has finalized the program and has started sending invites for the event.The event this week,will also give the …

According to Ngiraingas, the nominating documents were signed on July 01 and filed at the Office of Election Commission the following day.During an interview yesterday, a question was raised regarding the seriousness of the candidates in their campaign efforts.“We are serious,” Koshiba said.  “Howe…

Ressy Ellis attacked Chamberlien Ngiralmau with a machete on March 1.Ellis was arrested and has been charged with one count of aggravated assault by the Attorney General’s Office on June 3.The defendant was served with a summon on June 30 and was ordered to appear before Supreme Court on July 7 at …

Joining the celebration are retirees from every state in Palau who enjoyed the dancing , games, food and great prizes to celebrate its 40 years.Jerold Facey , former Trust Territory Social Security Administrator was the special guest during the celebration delivered a short remark congratulating al…

Sworn into office were: Edwin Chiokai, Governor; Harrington Olebuu, Speaker of KSL; Elmis Ruluked, Vice-Speaker of KSL; Francisca Skiwo, Floor Leader of KSL; and KSL members Tadao Ruluked, Niro Bandarii, Jack Ngiraked, Ricky Ngiraked, Richard Ngiraked, Roman Mongami, Keity Bandarii, Midas Ngirachel…