Regional

The GAO team was in Palau in January to begin the audit and last May GAO representatives  again visited Palau for a follow-up audit.However, GAO in its report said that Palau has a limited capacity to address internal control weaknesses such as in financial reporting due lack of financial accountin…

The Governor through his counsel Oldias Ngiraekelau filed a motion to dismiss with prejudice the information charging him with misconduct in public office, ethics violation, aiding and abetting and the information charging him separately with bribery and misconduct in public office.In his motion, N…

Haruo said this in response to Peleliu Governor Jackson Ngiraingas ‘ accusation that he is running an advertisement in Japan media that  white Milky Way clay is available in Peleliu through Haruo.Ngiraingas’s letter was based from the query of Koror Governor Yositaka Adachi .Haruo in response to Ad…

Isechal told reporters that the Army Corp. of Engineer (ACOE) are assessing the road defects and that repairs can happen after the warranty period.Earlier Isechal identified defects to pavement settlements or depressions located at Package B, just south of Bridge 2 at approximate Sta. 23+00 ; Packa…

 “The more your child knows, the safer your child is”.  Educate your child with these tips and keep your child safe and out of trouble this summer:  Ø      It is illegal for persons under 21 years of age to purchase, possess, receive or consume alcoholic beverages.  This offense is punishable by up…

The president said the aside from the existing presidential directive on energy conservation; the new measures will further cut down government power consumption.The president said that he will propose that government offices turn off air-condition units for at least three hours everyday.He said th…

The Palau Community College (PCC) Educational Talent Search Program (ETS) will be offering summer classes for elementary school students registered the ETS in grades 6th to 8th beginning on June 23 to July 18.  The classes offered cover all courses taught in the public schools in Palau.ETS is a fed…

Since its introduction, HOD has diligently worked on the Casino Bill with hope that its passage into law would provide for a means through which much needed revenues could be generated.The Casino Bill is an legislation to amend Title 17 of the Palau National Code to “permit controlled gaming to att…

Taro Aso President of the APPU Japanese National Group has invited Senate Floor Leader Alan Seid which is the current president of the APPU Palau National Group and other lawmakers to attend the annual meeting.Aso said APPU activity has contributed to the “peace and betterment” of the Asia and Paci…

Nakamura wrote a letter to Ngiraingas in response to his allegations that the Belau Transfer & Terminal Company(BTTCO) , a company owned by Nakamura’s family was allegedly used for money laundering during Nakamura’s term as president.Ngiraingas has asked BTTCO officers to provide him records an…