KOROR, Palau – A doctor’s report contradicts the initial cause of death for a 31-year-old man found hanging in Ngatpang State on March 24, raising questions and prompting legal action by the man’s mother. Clinton Hirozo Nakamura was found deceased near his residence and his death certificate listed asphyxia by hanging. However, Dr. Emais Roberts, […]
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Palau secures $12.5M loan for state recovery efforts
Koror, Palau – Palau’s Minister of Finance, Kaleb Udui Jr., signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday for $12.5 million. The policy-based loan aims to bolster recovery efforts and build resilience in Palau’s states. The funds will be provided at a fixed interest rate of 1% with a 40-year term, […]
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Senate Probes Possible PPUC Bankruptcy
KOROR, Palau — The Palau Senate is investigating potential financial difficulties at the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC), following reports suggesting the corporation could be facing bankruptcy. A press release issued by the Senate on May 26, 2024, stated they are examining reports and statements concerning PPUC’s financial situation. “The Senate seeks full cooperation from […]
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Whipps Retains Attorney for Texas Civil Case
Koror, Palau – Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. has retained an attorney in Texas to address a civil case filed against him in Sherman, Texas. The case was brought by Christa Nastad-Toribiong, the wife of former President Johnson Toribiong, alleging a violation of her due process rights in Palau. Whipps sees the case as a […]
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Guam to Host 26th Micronesian Islands Forum, Palau President to Skip Meeting
HAGATNA, Guam — Guam will host the 26th Micronesian Islands Forum from June 3 to 5, the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat confirmed Monday. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. will be absent from the forum, according to a press conference last Thursday. Vice President Uduch Sengebau-Senior will attend in his place. Whipps Jr. cited a pre-scheduled […]
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Senate Strips Saudi Loan Conditions from Budget Bill
Koror, Palau – The Palau Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Supplemental Budget bill on its second reading by a narrow 7-6 margin. Notably absent from the Senate’s version were provisions codifying loan conditions set by the Saudi Development Fund (SDF) should Palau choose to borrow from them. The originally proposed loan terms included […]