The Cleared Ground Demining (CGD) Team based on Peleliu was recently called out to an emergency task after a householder who was digging to extend his garden came across a large Japanese 30 kilograms aircraft bomb from WWII. The bomb, pictured to the right of the team member, was taken away by the team to […]
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Delegate Isechal announces senatorial bid
Delegate Jonathan Isechal had publicly announced his plans to run for a senatorial race for the 2020 elections. Isechal, who was speaking before senior citizens and guests during the Senior Citizen’s Day celebration in Peleliu onSunday, May 5, said that he will forego the seat of delegate for Peleliu state to give way to a […]
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Palau High School history students tour Beliliou
Three groups of Palau High School (PHS) students who took up World History had an opportunity to visit Peleliu. The field trips took place in the month of March and in the month of April. Tangerkoi Hesus of Peleliu State Government was the tour guide for the trips. Hesus is known for his knowledge on […]
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No more Anti-Personnel mines in Peleliu says Governor Shmull
Governor Shmull (File Photo) “I would like it on record that Peleliu State believes the presence of Anti-Personnel (AP) land mines has been eradicated from our State,” issued Governor Temmy Shmull in a statement commemorating the International Mine Awareness Day on April 4th which is also the 75th anniversary of the year of the Battle […]
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Southern states install new gov’ts on New Year’s Day
States of Peleliu and Angaur held installation ceremonies of their new governments on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2019 as mandated by each State constitution. Angaur State 19th government installation was officiated by Justice Oldiais Ngiraikelau at the Palau Supreme Court Building Rm. 101 in Koror. New Governor Kennosuke Suzuky and five new legislators took […]
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Shmull secures Peleliu gubernatorial seat for third time
Incumbent Peleliu Governor Temmy Shmull secures yet another term for Peleliu governorship as the latest unofficial results including absentee vote counts released by the Palau Election Commission (PEC) for Peleliu’s 13th General Elections showed him leading the race. Shmull garnered 309 votes, leaving opposition Jackson Ngiraingas behind with 265 votes. In a phone interview with […]