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PRCS said in the year 2007 there were 702 who donated blood and that according to the Belau National Hospital blood bank data the top indication for blood transfusion is kidney failure followed by dysfunctional uterine bleeding, cancer, peptic ulcer disease and anemia in pregnancy.The celebrations …

Palau Visitors Authority’s Managing Director Darin De Leon presented various issues, strategies and actions during a public forum on June 25 at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center.De Leon said in creating a conducive environment for tourism and for the care of its resources, the government must clar…

In a letter to Koshiba yesterday, the chairman of FIB, George Sugiyama, states that the FIB has reviewed Koshiba’s comments to the media, “ but is unaware of which companies or applications” are being referred to; and consequently, FIB is doing a follow-up of alleged three companies.However, FIB do…

Nickasio Kintaro was charged with one count of burglary, three counts of grand larceny, one count of malicious mischief and one count of larceny from a dwelling house.The information stated that Kintaro committed the crimes on December 22, 2007.The information stated that Kintaro entered Wilie Wata…

  The bill was introduced into the Senate on January 13, 2005 by Senators:  Yukiwo Dengokl, Surangel Whipps, Sr., Santy Asanuma and Mlib Tmetuchel. Earlier in May, the bill, having passed through both houses of the Olbiil Er a Kelulau (OEK), was forwarded to the President for review and approval.  …

to the previous consumption of 15 megawatt. He said it appears that consumers, because of the power increase has instituted their own energy saving measures.Peak hours are usually at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Isechal said low usage indicates that consumers are using electricity wisely.With this, THE Palau P…

Chin said that he skipped the President’s Day celebration in Oregon during the first week of June because he had to stay in Palau when President Remengesau traveled to the United States.He said although his running mate Sen. Alan Seid was there to campaign , many supporters living in the United Sta…

Highway Engineer Kione Isechal in an interview said that the landslides occurred at Ngerikiil , at the area  just before the junction to Melekeok and at Ngaraard.Isechal said that it is now Palau’s responsibility to make road repairs because it was officially turned over to the government last year…

Gov. Horace Rafael said Angaur have received 25 life vests from PMC and that the mobile company agreed to donate several more in the future.Rafael said the currents going to Angaur are sometimes unpredictable. He said  life vests are necessary because of the proximity of the state and to ensure tha…

Center.The first 100 people who arrived were welcomed with giveaways that included miscellaneous trinkets, “No Buttheads” t-shirts and popular tv show posters.  The event began with videos encouraging youth to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and a special 3-D version of Shrek that gave a cha…