By: Eustoria Marie Borja The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Bureau of Public Safety has been working around the clock, relying heavily on tips and information from the public, to solve mounting criminal cases. CID Chief Lt. John Gabriel emphasized the crucial role of community involvement in recent investigations in a phone interview with […]
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National Democracy Day observed as Palau schools close, SDA and PMA hold classes
BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau — Schools across Palau are closed today in observance of National Day of Democracy, with all public schools and private institutions such as Maris Stella Elementary School and Mindszenty High School pausing classes for the official holiday. However, Palau Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) School and Palau Mission Academy (PMA) remains […]
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Chiefs say bul to bring peace and order to communities
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau (Nov. 4, 2024) — Members of the House of Traditional Leaders (HOTL) appeared on the Eco-Paradise talk show on Monday to discuss the recently enacted “BUL,” a traditional decree aimed at promoting peace and order in Koror. The leaders used the platform to reiterate the importance of the BUL’s provisions […]
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Taiwan-Based Palauan Voters Face Absentee Ballot Delays in Election
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau – As election day unfolds in Palau, absentee ballots for Palauan voters in Taiwan have yet to arrive. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) began mailing absentee ballots to voters shortly after receiving them from Guam on October 15. However, ballots for the significant Palauan diaspora in Taiwan, which includes […]
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Koror State enforces campaign ban on Election Day
KOROR, Palau – The Koror State Rangers issued a public notice on November 4, enforcing a strict ban on election campaigning during Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. The directive, intended to ensure a fair and undisturbed voting process, restricts all public campaign activities from midnight until the polls close at 7 p.m. Legal Basis […]
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Palau’s Election Day Nears:
Key Voting Details and Updates By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — With Palau’s national election approaching next Tuesday, November 5, the Palau Election Commission (PEC) has mailed 2,913 absentee ballots as of Wednesday, following an October 29 deadline for absentee ballot requests. PEC Executive Director Sherwin Yamanguchi confirmed that 396 completed absentee ballots have […]