Public Warned to Comply With New KSG Signage Law or Face Fines

Signs displayed in foreign languages have increased significantly in the past few months particularly in Koror State, Palau’s commercial center. Beginning in July, the new Koror State law on signage will require individuals, businesses and corporations to translate signs written in foreign languages to Palau or English. “It is important to retain the cultural heritage …

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New ISP Case Filed: Former Palau VP Facing Criminal Charges

Former Vice President and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Palau, who served under the Johnson Toribiong administration is facing serious criminal charges according to the Supreme Court Docket. Interim Special Prosecutor Robert Charles Lee filed three criminal charges against former VP Kerai Mariur on June 17, 2015, including one count of violation of …

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Pohnpei Governor Impeached by Legislature?

Unconfirmed reports reaching OTV indicates that Governor John Ehsa of Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia has been impeached by the state’s legislature. Ehsa was reportedly impeached during the state’s June 15, 2015 session when 19 Senators voted to pass the articles of impeachment. According to online information, the Governor must vacate his office immediately …

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Ngeremlengui Murder Case Scheduled for Jury Trial in September

A jury trial for three men accused of brutally killing Teruko Franz Kingya, a beloved and well-known citizen of Ngeremlengui, has been scheduled to begin in September. Serio Mengeolt, Kenneth Roman and Swayner Ngirangeang Johnny who were jailed late last year are facing multiple criminal charges including murder in the first degree, rape, and accessory …

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Simer Gets 10 years for SSA Anniversary Boating Tragedy

The Supreme Court of Palau has sentenced Brien Simer to 10-years imprisonment nearly one- year after the Social Security Administration anniversary celebration turned into a tragic event. Simer, husband of SSA Adminstrator Ulai Teltull was sentenced to 10-years imprisonment after entering into a plea agreement with the Government of Palau for one count of involuntary …

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Palau Take Harsh Actions Against Poachers

Frustrated with the onslaught of illegal, unregulated and unlicensed fishing (IUU) operations, Palau’s leadership took strong actions against violators by burning their vessels and sinking them to bottom of the ocean.   Poachers have been warned to experience the same fate should they choose to poach and exploit Palau’s marine resources in the future. The …

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Interim SP Files Criminal Charges Against Palau Police Officer

American attorney and Palau’s first Interim Special Prosecutor has filed criminal charges against a former member of Palau’s police force over missing monies from a prostitution case. Former Police Officer Norman Bintorio has been charged with one count of theft of government property in the second degree and one count of misconduct in public office …

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Senate Employee Charged With Negligent Homicide for Fatal Crash

A young Senate employee has been charged with negligent homicide for killing Linda Santos, 24, while she slept in a parked car waiting for her husband’s shift at work to end. One count of negligent homicide has been filed against Reigert Blelai, 20, who caused Santos’ death when the government-owned vehicle he was driving in …

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Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry in Paradise

Same-sex couple Kathleen Aguero and Loretta Pangelinan’s fight for equality and the right to marry ended successfully today when Chief Federal Court Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood ruled the ban unconstitutional – allowing for same-sex marriages on Guam. Judge Tydingco-Gatewood cited the previous decision made by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in her ruling, which has …

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Filipino Charged With Murder for Stabbing Death of Roommate at Palau Vacation Hotel

Philippines national Roy Ybanez, who allegedly stabbed his roommate to death at the Palau Vacation Hotel last month, has been charged with Murder in the Second Degree. Though it was earlier believed that Ybanez was suffering from depression, according to reports, the motive for the killing is still unknown. On April 3, 2015, police officers …

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