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The government subsidy aimed at keeping the power rates from increasing has been received by PPUC (Public Power Utilities Corporation) as of January 4, 2022. “Before when I buy a $20 token, I can use it for a month, and now $20 only buys half of the power it did before. I have to buy […]

Ministry of Education has launched the first virtual high school program, a pilot project for high school students from outlying states of Palau such as Angaur, Peleliu, and Kayangel. The program, according to Minister Dale Jenkins, was designed to accommodate the needs of students from outlying states that have to leave their homes and families […]

Four states install new governments this month with Peleliu State leading by having its new government installed on January 1st. The new governor, Dr. Emais Roberts got sworn in.  Legislature got sworn in but is immediately faced with controversy and a possible lawsuit. Ngchesar State re-elected its former two-term governor Duane Hideo as their governor […]

Four Airai State governor hopefuls faced a crowd of Airai citizens to answer questions posed to gauge their priorities and take on issues of substantial concern to the people of Airai on Wednesday night at Airai Center in Ked, Airai. Questions addressed issues with land leases, economic recovery, and government services.  One audience participant said […]

2021 was an extraordinary year, a year that tested Palau’s resiliency and adaptability to change. And perhaps no other time in our recent history has so many drastic changes come together in one year than what was experienced in 2021. As earlier mentioned, the year 2021 began amid a world pandemic.  Any hopes that the […]

Palau Media Council donates paint to MOJ LEEP Student Program to paint their facility, former entomology building at Ngerbeched. Pictured: Minister of Justice J. Uduch Senior with donation delivered by Kenneth, staff PMC Chairperson Reklai.