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Fire and then Rain causes landslide

During a phone interview with Dengokl about indiscriminate burning in Babeldaob, he had indicated that vegetation provides a natural filtration system that prevents most of the sediments from getting into the coastal waters.  Further, the vegetation helps the land retain water; and prevents the lan…
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Boisek retires after 12 years of service to ASG

According to Speaker Teruo Rengulbai, Boisek began his service to Aimeliik State Government (ASG) in 1996.  He said that Ngiramolau, despite being of advanced age, had been one of the best page of the legislative body.Rengulbai said that members of the legislature had opted to honor Ngiramolau’s se…
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Japan artworks unveiled

Charge d’ Affaires Kunio Nakamura said the artworks are the work of two very famous and prominent Japanese artists and they are Yoshiko Saratani and Horin Fukuoji .Nakamura said that “Japanese painting is most noted for its wide range of styles in a extensive array of formats from horizontal and ha…
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House approves bill extending loan terms to 40 years

The House adapted on Tuesday Senate Bill 7-45 which Delegate Jonathan “Cio” Isechal intorduced several amendments.Delegate Isechal proposed to amend the bill that offered first time home buyers a loan terms of 30 years. The bill that was passed is now offering a maximum loan term of 40 years.The am…
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Heavy rainfall expected

The National Weather Service said that the TCFA means that the low pressure is expected to develop and may become a tropical depression.The weather report said that scattered to numerous showers and strong gusty winds which can be expected near the center of the developing low pressure area.The sys…
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MAN died while fishing for trochus

The victim identified as Kirino Semdiu was pronounced dead at the hospital. Acting Director and Acting Minister of Justice Xavier Ngirameong said that they are still investigating to determine the cause of death of the victim.Ngirameong said they don’t know yet whether the victim was drowned or suf…
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Koshiba-Ngiraingas to get rid of corrupt practices in gov’t

Koshiba formally announced on Wednesday that his running mate for the presidential bid is Ngiraingas.Koshiba said he has always had his eye on Ngiraingas two years ago because they share the same vision.Ngiraingas told reporters that he was approached by presidential candidate Johnson Toribiong ear…
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Mobilizing youth vs. alcohol and substance abuse

Ngarchelong State, through support of the Council of Chiefs and the Council on Substance Abuse Prevention, has initiated its efforts towards preventing its youth from using alcohol, illicit drugs, and abusing other chemical substances.According to Dwelyne Ngirailild, Ngarchelong State representativ…
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Remengesau says indicators do not point to crisis

The president said Palau’s economy continues to thrive and grow.He said an economic crisis will indicate a reduced Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However economic indicators showed that GDP will increase by 2 percent.He said that unless true economists say that economic indicators point toward econo…
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46 students participates LEEP camp

The campers, boys and girls and mostly elementary students, for ten days learned how to do basket weaving, spear making, coconut husking, knot tying, fishing and crab hunting.Police Officer Daniel Ruluked, LEEP Adviser and Secretary for the Program supervised the camp that started on June 5 and end…
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