Vol. I No. 1 July 4

Vol. I No. 1 ▲ July 4 - 10, 2008

For one to know more about the issues surrounding the island would be to visit one of the coffee places in Koror. There is Did-ra-Ngmatel in central Koror across from Pa- lau Community College with Furusato Restaurant across from Palau High School. Rock Island Café sports diverse individuals located close to the Court House with Best Donuts and Coffee House in Dngeronger Hamlet featuring a totally different audience. However all places have one thing in common and that is the discussion of issues pertaining to politics in the republic but with different taste to each issue. Many of the candidates to Congress congregate these places to gain each perspective viewpoint to help with their visitations to household. At Rock Island Café one may witness individuals like Hideo Termeteet, George Kebekol, Ermas Ngerachelbaed, Vic- tor Joseph and many others whispering what the newspaper may consider front page story. Furusato Restaurant is also not spared this reality as observed by Alfonso Diaz, Noriwo Ube- dei, Santy Asanum, etc… whose topics ranges from simple topics all the way to the top. For Did-ra-Ngmatel, the coffee area is stacked with the likes of Harry Fritz, Belechel Ngirngebedangel, Joel Toribiong, Roman Yano, Hermino Olkeriil, James Orak, and many other loyal customers to the store. Similar to issues raised by the “COFFEEHOUSES” continue on page… 11

The Airport Security security guards attending to Department struggled to other areas of the airport. meet the demand the job Airport Manager Charles required as passengers arriv- Obichang said, “Asiana Air- ing from Taiwan on the lines and China Airlines ar- morning of June 20, 2008 on rived within minutes of each China Airlines were locked other with Asiana passengers out from entering the arriv- “DOORS” continue on page... ing section on ground level of the Airport. According to arriving local passenger, they were Early coffee drinkers on the drizzled Friday morning, June surprised when routed to the 27, 2008 saw a car accident that appeared to have crashed head- employees’ entrance to the on to a coconut palm tree and its concrete foundation in front of baggage area as a result of Lebuu Gift Shop in Dngeronger Hamlet. the doors to the arriving area padlocked with the airport “CAR WRECK” continue on page... Roureur Belau Join the Island houses as well as blocking access to and from the residence. The Global Warming Water levels at its high- in areas at Sechemus Village Low-lying outer islands phenomenon around the est in record time slithers below Dngeronger Hamlet such as the states of Hato- world has drastically over the cement docking area also in Koror State at times hobei, Sonsorol, Kayangel, changed the face of the at T-Dock at Arkemais in are hindered by the escalat- Peleliu and Angaur have lost planet causing enormous Koror State. People residing ing waters that slink under parts of their islands due to destructions around the the increasing waters as a world, but particularly on the result of the warmer climate. small islands surrounded by The big island of Babel- huge body of waters. doab, especially on its Palau has not been coastal areas, have witnessed spared this occurrence as the sea creeping up slowly many of the island’s coastal and eventually will cover the areas have witnessed water nearby neighborhood in the rising to dangerous levels. years to come. Residence in Koror State’s coastline are subjected to conditions worst than anyone have a right to enjoy good living conditions during high tides that have not only deci- mated taro plants but rose to dangerous levels right in front of houses. T-Dock in front of Masichaisits. Houses at Sechemus area In Koror State with the water level almost reaching floor level.

Tahiti nearly twice the average price in the U.S., which PAPEETE, Tahiti Topside Mobil began this week at $4.095 (Tahitipresse, July 1, 2008) – per gallon. The U.S. price The cost of living in Tahiti ranged from a high of $4.456 got more expensive on Tues- on the West Coast ($4.573 in day when the government's California) to a low of 19 percent hike in the cost of $3.928 on the Gulf Coast, Youth Building in Ngebuked County unleaded gasoline and diesel according to the U.S. govern- of Ngaraard with the water level fuel took effect at service ment's Energy Information just about on the streets. stations along with a 2 per- Administration (EIA). cent-13 percent hike in the Mobil Topside, NECO Plaza and Preparing for Tuesday's cost of household electricity. PRA at T-Dock gasoline prices more expensive fuel, motor- The Tong Sang govern- are as of first week of July 2008! ists inundated the some 60 ment increased the retail as shown on the pictures! service stations on the is- price of unleaded gasoline 28 lands of Tahiti and Moorea French Pacific francs (F among the biggest on the throughout the day Monday, CFP) from 148 F CFP a liter island reported selling be- the last day of the old prices. tween 35,000 and 40,000

to 176 F CFP ($2 to $2.38). Plaza NECO One Tahiti west coast station It also increased the retail liters (9,210-10,526 gallons). price of diesel fuel at the That compares with a normal day of 15,000 to 20,000 liters pump 28 F CFP from 124 F T-Dock at PRA CFP a liter to 153 F CFP (3,947-5,263 gallons) sold. ($1.68 to $2.07). The public also stocked The 28 F CFP (+18.9 operating in Tahiti (Shell, up Monday on 13-kilo con- percent) increase in unleaded Total and Mobil) went up tainers of butane gas, which gasoline converted into U.S. from US$7.60 a gallon to increased in price on Tues- gallons means the cost of $9.04 a gallon. day from 2,288 F CFP ($31) to 2,548 F CFP ($34), a hike gasoline at service stations That makes gasoline in for the three oil companies “GAS” continue on page... Roureur Belau Join the Island Fifteen homesteaders from Ngiwal State were granted land title on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 after close to five decades of waiting at a short ceremony conducted at Labk of about 50 gatherers. Members of the Palau Public Lands Authority with Ngiwal Public Lands Authority members including Governor Masas- inge Arrurang, Delegate Noah Idechong of the House of Dele- gates and people of Ngiwal witnessed the granting of the “quitclaim deeds and certificates of compliance” to the homesteaders and/or their descendants. According to PPLA, interested individuals filed their appli- cations for homestead in 1959. A year later in 1960, issuance of entry permits to allow applicants to enter and work on the designated lands in accordance with the terms and conditions related to homestead were issued. By 1966, inspections of the homesteads were conducted by Yashiro Ngirailild and Kalistus Polloi of the Palau District Agriculture Office accompanied by Palau Public Lands Authority Trustees from left to right Jason Kesolei surveyor Marcus Bechab of the Lands Office. (Secretary), Lorenzo Mamis (Trustee), Joe Giramur (Vice-Chairman) and In June of 2004, PPLA Board of Trustees officially de- Chairman Martin Sokau with Ngiwal Delegate Noah Idechong, Ngiwal State Public Land Authority Chairman Ben Adelbai and Ngiwal Governor Masasinge cided to convey the lands to the homesteaders who were in Arrurang waiting for President Remengesau, Jr’s., arrival at Labk, Ngiwal! compliance with the terms and conditions issue forth based on a report conducted in 1966 by Morris Klare. Out of the more than 20 homesteaders filing claim in 2004, sixteen were awarded deeds and certificates to their lands. “HOMESTEADS” continue on last page.

Elderly and middle age Palauans are once again re- capturing the past as the siren “debusch” is heard throughout Koror activated typhoons, tsunamis, fires, and chemical hazards. In this in- by the National Emergency stance, the siren will emit a fast wailing tone for 30 seconds up Management Office to 1 minute. The public should tune in their radios to T8AA (NEMO) last July 1, 2008 at 87.9 FM/158f4 AM, WWFM 89.5 FM, or WPKR 88.9 FM for 10:00 pm emitting the 30 information and instructions.” second steady tone. Way back in the Trust Territory Days the siren was used to According to the office announce to the public of the curfew time at 9:00 pm. Boys and of NEMO, the siren was Girls under the age of 18 years were forbidden to walk in public initiated in keeping with the unless that person is accom- during curfews and were only allowed to do so accompanied by curfew law passed by the panied by someone who is at an adult. The siren was brought back to deter and enforce the Koror State Government least 21 years old,” a NEMO curfew law of Koror State. alerting the public and those press release stated. NEMO The government’s public broadcasting on Friday morning, under the age of 18 years old staffs were trained on the July 4, 2008, discussed the siren issue on the air resulting in the of the curfew. “There will alarm signal and will transfer pros and cons from the audience. Many callers were poles apart be three different siren the operation to the Bureau on the issue providing diverse reasons of why it should continue sounds,” stated NEMO of- of Public Safety once they and the ones against the siren. The first callers were all for the fice, “to differentiate alarm are trained property. siren while toward the last hour of the show most were against for curfew and emergency According to the press it. calls.” release, “The emergency “The siren will undergo testing and maintenance at “Anyone under the age siren will also be activated 11:00am on the first Wednesday of every month, beginning on of 18 must not be in any whenever there is an impend- the 6th of August,” stated the NEMO press release,” and any public place within the state ing threat to lives, property, questions regarding the emergency siren should be directed to of Koror between the hours and the environment. Exam- the National Emergency Management Office at (680) 488- of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, ples of these threats include 2422/2249.”

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Chais el mlara Eco Paradise ma T8AA

Palau High School opened Sera April 15, 2002 ra in 1961 and the first students as tutau ea Nobuyuki Xavier Ten Graders made comments Yano a mlo kedong el mora during their school years. Be- kemangt e ulengull. low are the names of some of A Nobu, el betok el chad the students and what they as- era Belau a medengelii er tial pired toward in their future ngakl, a mle tara kekeriei el lives. At the time, US Naval chad el semeriar a tekoi el Ships made numerous stops on the island and the neat uni- beluu meng blechoel el emoit formed Navy personnel inspired many of the young man hop- a temel loureor el kire a te- ing to join the armed forces one day! lungalk er ngii mar sechelil e Tial siasing a milngai ra PPR ra kltmokl el ngosuir a ngidil Inaugural Ball 2001 ra President. Fernando Antonio, from Angaur, was nicknamed chad e dial lolbedebek a Excellenson, Nobu, ma Horoshi, “Benard” and wished to join the Army. His motto was… omeksulel. ea Patrick a reborb er riou! “Two heads are better than one!” Ngikal buik a milchell ra August 26, 1968 elmo ra Ngirarois Mirasang, Melekeok, was known as “Don” T8AA el di mo imong el delal ra Dorothy Yukie Yano and he wanted to be a carpenter. “Together we stand, “radio station.” Kldachelbil ma demal raa Takeo Yano. … Divided we fall.” ngikal buik eng rirellii meng Ng mlo ra skuul ra “Maris mo sebechel tuobed a bro- Nathania Maui (Sabrina) from Ngaraard wanted to be a Stella Elementary School” e kuram ra elsel a “FM Eco nurse. “Learning is a way to success.” tuobed er tial skuul ra rrak ra Paradise” ma “T8AA FM”. 1982. Ngikal buik a mle soal A rechad e loureor Okada Techitong (Chlister) from Ngerchelong looked elmo ra skuul ra “Emmaus lobengkel ngikal buik a forward to the field of Electronics. “Learn to serve.” High School” e tuobed ra ouchais el kmo a lebebil a Martha Elechuus (Mitoko) from Melekeok aimed the 1986. tekoi er tial urreor a kuk ngai field of Secretary. “Knowledge is the key to success.” A uriur eng mlo ra skuul elmo ruchei ra tekoi ra blil e ra “Yomiuri Tokyo Senmon mle ngariou a renguk chad el Tadashi Sakuma (Montgomery) from Ngaraard aspired Gakko” el ngara beluu ra te kmal mle semeriar loureor to the Navy. “Speak no evil and hear no evil.” Tokyo ra Siabal e ngiluu a lobengkel. “Kmal dimlak Jonathan Williams (Hayward) from Peleliu wanted to babilengel ra dechal ra tekoi kisang el kora mora beot a be an Engineer. “Early bird get the worms.” ra “electronics” ra rrak ra rengul malechub eng kora 1991. Osisiu el rrak eng mlo mo mesaul a renguk el kirel a Swats Blacheos (Jerry) from Ngardmau intended to oureor raa “national elec- urreor er tial blai,” ng mele- become a Radio Operator. “It’s better late than never.” tronic company” ra Tokyo koi a tara chad e loureor ra Rudimch Titiml (Jackie) from Ngerchelong requested elmo lmuut ra rrak 1995 el obis ra Ngerel Belau. to the Army. “For dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou mlara deruchall ra “telephone A kemeldilel a Nobu a return.” technician.” Ea uriur risei mla er ngii er sera Ongedei eng mlei ra Belau elmo Lurreor el mle April 24, Mdaliual Markub (Lola) from Ngaremlengui wanted to “Manager” ra stoang ra ma- 2002. be a Nurse. “He who hesitates is lost.” kit ra “Yano & Sons ra 1995

Mariano Ngirutang (Mars) from Ngaraard wanted to be elmo 1997. A uriur ra 1997 The above story was eng mlo oureor ra “Domestic an Navy Officer. “The love of money is the root of evil.” published in Roureur Belau Affairs” el ngara eungel a Albert “Naito” Soaladaob (Nally) from Ngaraard “Ministry of State” el mla ra Issue April 24-30, 2002 planned on becoming a Soldier. “Your best friend is deruchall el “Radio Broad- Volume IV No. 2 your worst enemy.” casting Engineer.

Isaac Bai (Arnold) from Ngaraard wanted to be a law- Elsel tial urrerel eng mlo yer. “Honesty is the best policy.” imong a kldachelbai ma duch er ngii er tial urreor el kmal mle meduch ra tekoi ra The above was published in “electronics” meng ngulureor Roureur Belau Issue lobengkel a “Tokyo FM” el rullii a “Eco Paradise” e ode- October 4 - 11, 2001 ▲ Vol. III No. 38 kiar ngii ma ngerel Belau ra

Roureur Belau Join the Island Come September 23, 2008 Primary Election, the people of Palau will choose one out of four candidates for the office of JOHNSON CAMP the President along with his Vice Presidential nominee. All teams are out campaigning thus meeting people as well as visit- ing household and discussing their platforms with gathering groups and organizations not only in Palau but also off-island.

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State Mr. George Ngirarsaol heading the Chin and Seid camp and current US Department of Interior (DOI) representative Mr. Haruo Wilther leading Whipp’s followers. As for Koshiba and Ngiraingas, they prefer to do all the legwork themselves with only a few loyal followers volunteering their time. However, the only team to speak outright of not able to Toribiong/Mariur’s camp is located on the main road be- visit Palauans who are residing outside of Palau is Senator tween Franco Store and Palasia Hotel while Whipp’s headquar- Joshua Koshiba and Governor Jackson Ngiraingas stating that ters at Malakal area, particularly at the Socio compound. Ko- they have no funding to do so. As of the writing of this story shiba/Ngiraingas base camp is established at M-Dock area at for this issue, Senator Surangel Whipps remains without a run- Dr. Victor Yano’s summer house. Chin/Seid’s headquarters is ning mate and his camp informs Roureur Belau that a running right across from the Palau High School gymnasium and behind mate will be known before the August 6 filing deadline at the the Rock Island Restaurant (former WHYS restaurant) on the Election Commission Office. main road. The campaign supporters of Attorney Johnson Toribiong The Republic of Palau’s General Election will take place and Delegate Kerai Mariur along with Vice President/Minister on November 4, 2008 pitting the two teams who bring together of Justice Camsek Chin and Senator Alan Seid are hot on the most of the votes during the primary election. According to the campaign trail with Senator Surangel Whipps people seen now Election Commission, registered voters in 2004 General Elec- and than weaving through residential areas giving out pam- tion were 13,191 with only 9,996 casting their votes. phlets and t-shirts. The team of Koshiba and Ngiraingas is reported to make use of the media and any other communication method to get their message across to the people. JOSHUA CAMP Campaign chairman for Toribiong and Mariur is Mr. John Gibbons, former Governor of Koror, with former Minister of

PRIMARY ELECTION September 23, 2008 CAMSEK CAMP GENERAL ELECTION November 4, 2008

Roureur Belau Join the Island ZÜxxà|Çzá yÜÉÅ à{x‹ Alii… and welcome to Roureur Belau. For the third time I am surfacing Roureur Belau and once again venturing into the world of publish- ing a local paper after stopping twice thus closing down shop as a result of unforeseen circumstances that dealt with not one but many difficulties one encounters in this line of work. Roureur Belau was first established in June 2000 published by Island Creations Publication amidst the two power- ful local newspapers Tia Belau and Palau Horizon. The title, … roughly translated,… means all over or completely cov- ered. It is best when used to describe the wind like… “Tia el iolt a mla roureur belau,”… or portraying a picture such as… “a klisichel a REKLAI a roureur a despedall ra Ba- beldaob.” “IF THE COST OF GASOLINE DOES NOT STOP… In the beginning, Roureur Belau printed stories in the English language and mainly ran after stories that were nor- I WON’T BE ABLE TO VISIT FRIENDS AND mally not printed by Tia Belau and Palau Horizon. Than RELATIVES IN THE BIG ISLAND” later on the Palauan language was included due to demand. It was rewarding to bring stories aside from government news printed in the local language that eventually gained some mighty loyal followers, especially Senior Citizens who now and than called up to correct our Palauan grammars. It was fun and educational at the same time. In the July 2008 edition debut, Roureur Belau comes out under MoonShadow Publications with a new face-lift and instead of printing hard copies as was done previously, I will utilize the NET and publish the paper through electronic means posting the paper On-Line each Friday of the week. Roureur Belau will strive to publish stories that the three local papers (Tia Belau, Palau Horizon, and Island Times) chooses not to bring to the public’s attention. However, I will print interesting, exciting, and fascinating stories from Tia Belau, a paper I helped started and managed in its operation in the early 90’s. The paper will hopefully open doors to our people and friends residing outside of Palau by bringing to the readers stories that touched everyday lives of our people back home. The paper opens the door to Palauan readers residing outside of Palau that they may request stories on issues and will accept stories and pictures for publications from the readers with their name printed after the story. The month of July 2008 will be a promotional month for Roureur Belau as a free subscription. Stories from previous publications will be printed in the paper to enhance and remi- nisce the old days of Roureur Belau in its beginning years. Along the way the paper will make changes as there is much to improve as well as instructions on how to subscribe to the paper. Like all papers, Roureur Belau will accept criticism through “letters to the editor” and any other means of communication to improve itself but will definitely not accept letters using inappropriate words. Palau has come a long ways and for those who still think the island is in the dark ages… well,… think again!

Roureur Belau Join the Island Published in Roureur ♦ Belau Vol. III No. 31 ♦ Aug. 16 - 22, 2001 Published in Roureur ♦ Belau Vol. III No. 40 ♦ Oct. 18 - 25, 2001 kekerie el siasing a okesiul a Santa Maria el ngara medal a ikelesia. ikelesia. a medal el ngara Maria Santa a aokesiul el siasing kekerie Sel Maria. raSanta sils era chedaol outkeu mlo el rechad Bebil ra was nowhere to be found. tobefound. was nowhere a thecar. police driving When man young a witness saw a that say police and is Debbie Malakal on the morningofOctober16 onthe Malakal at Video watersGalaxy across from the into dove and off topolice,thecarswerved the causewayAccording road 8th OlbiilEra Kelulau rrived at the scene, the driver rrived atthescene,driver The SENATE th . The vehicle’s owner vehicle’s owner . The oru ea Join the Island Roureur Belau from former Ngiwallegislato from former confiscates“semum” Ngkeklau report isreport filed. informa- said Aguon Chief and arrest an was there if Asked tion may beobtained at the Attorney General’s Office after the the area prompting the man toflee. himself on her. The victim’s scream alerted residences within Franco Store when aman grabbed her and attempted to force closeto road Dngeronger to highway main the connecting road tween, they saidthevictimwas However, discussing the incident with the boys of Ikelau Hamlet across from Dngeronger with the main highway in be- General’s office. Attorney the isfiled with asareport assoon released willbe information and According to Chief IsmaelAguon of the Patrol Division of investigation under is incident Safety, the ofPublic Bureau the Hamlet.in Dngeronger building Start Head the near the culprit and was assaulted national Afemale Chinese attempted to rapehere in themorning hours of June 15, 2008 Temol than said he con- he said than Temol Ongali- Evangelisto tacted off-island atthe time. Laurentino Ulechong was formed him that Governor office however thestatein- was confirmed bythestate north of Ngiwal State. This waters of Ngkeklautothe the in particular Ngaraard, in trochus to harvest sion in Koror torequest permis- called Ngaraard State Office said that before-hand he interview Temol upon Ngkeklau Territory. to permission to fish in them related questioned sang Franz, and Alan Ngiraileme- mol, Sisco Sugino, Evence trochus. According to Te- of pounds 170 about vested were discovered to have har- Daniel from Ngiwal State scene, Ben Temol andRicky atthe arriving Upon mission. aninvestigative on set out and village ofthe jurisdiction the waterareasunder the ermen harvesting trochus in raard Statespottedtwofish- Nga- of Village Ngkeklau Inthe afternoon of June men from three 2008 11, walking early afternoon at the earlyafternoon walking Ngkeklau. forced by young men of the isstrictlyen- and village ofthe by chiefs law imposed is traditional “Bul” the lau. territorial waters of Ngkek- the within species marine to fishand/orharvestany aside from village the anyone law for traditional against leaders that isshallbe imposed by the traditional “bul” anold has the village Sugino, itwas revealedthat Speaking to an elder of Mr. Suki Village, Ngkeklau raard. anyone from fishinginNga- lawsprohibiting current no legislature who saidthere are bang, amember ofthestate to the village. three withthe remaining $60.00 and wasdividedamongstthe trochus, according tothe elder changed fortheconfiscated About $360.00 wasex- NGEDEBUUL on December 4, 2007. Two member team from the United States (Kayangel): Governor Edwin Chokai won the latest election last May Department of Agriculture (USDA) were in the states to inspect the 2008 to hold the position for the next two years. Next State Election is water pumps system of which the state submitted earlier an application May 2010. requesting a grant for its improvement.

RTELUUL ONGEDECHUUL (Ngarchelong): Governor Browny Salvador will face his opponent on (Ngardmau): Another woman governor is Mrs. Akiko Sugiyama who August 26, 2008 for yet another four-term in office. will face another election comes December 2008.

KERRADEL ERNGUUL (Ngaraard): Governor Laurentino Ulechong will hold office until next (Koror): Governor Yoshitaka Adachi will once again face the state year 2009 state election in December. Ngaraard Delegate Antonio election on November 2008. Bells who is the current Speaker of the House of Delegates of the 7th Olbiil Era Kelulau is hosting a get-together on Saturday, June 5th, for ODESANGEL to say his farewell to the people of Ngaraard. This is the third term for (Peleliu): Governor Jackson Ngiraingas, Senator and Presidential Delegate Bells and according to the recent amendment to the Consti- hopeful Joshua Koshiba’s nominee as his Vice-President, will not be tution last General Election in 2004, congressmen are limited to three able to run this December 2008 for governorship as he is running for consecutive term in office. the second top position of the land.

KIULUUL EDEAUR (Ngiwal): Governor Masasinge Arrurang faces for the second time an (Angaur): Governor Horace Rafael is slated to run for Delegate of election this year on August 12, 2008. About 15 individuals and/or Angaur this year’s General Election and will not run for governorship. children of previous applicants received their deed certificates to homesteads applied about 50 years ago. SANAITERAE (Sonsorol): Governor Damian Albis won for the second time of the NGETELNGAL two-year post until the next state election on February 2010. (Melekeok): Governor Lazarus Kodep recently won for the fifth and the longest reigning governor last April 30, 2008 for the next four HATOH-BEI years. (Hatohobei): The weird thing about this episode is that the current Delegate representing the state in the House of Delegates, Mr. Tho- OLDIAIS mas Patris, won an overwhelming vote as a write-in candidate for gov- (Ngchesar): Emulating partly a parliamentary system, the governor is ernor beating candidate Sabino Sakarias by 30 votes last state elec- selected amongst the members of the Council of which Governor Flor- tion in May of this year. It is now left to existing laws from the state as encio Adelbai was elected by his peers. The next state election is well as the National to solve this dilemma. November 2009.

NGERBUNS (Aimeliik): The first woman governor of the rainy state is Mrs. Leilani Reklai who took office this year. The state will hold its next state election four years from now on November 2010. The state celebrated their constitutional day last month on June 30, 2008, Monday.

NGERDUBECH (Ngatpang): The state is governorless,… meaning since its constitution requires 50% plus (+) 1% votes from voters’ registration instead of vote casts it was impossible to meet the numbers needed after three elections so far. The constitution will remain thus for the next 10 years before any amendments from the public. Currently, Mr. Takemura Erungel who is the Speaker of the state’s legislature acts as the gover- nor until the next state election on August 2010.

IMEUNGS (Ngaremlengui): Governor Wilson Ongos took over the position from former Governor John Skebong by a large margin last state election

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Roureur Belau Join the Island “COFFEEHOUSES” continue from front page “GAS” continue from page 3 other coffee houses are also raised here with each individual of 260 F CFP ($3.50), or 11 percent. hollering on top of their voices to be heard. As for the Best Depending on household consumption, the cost of electric- Donuts and Coffee House, loyal patronages show up in the ity increased 2 percent for households consuming 100-kilowatt morning for an hour or two of discussing issues on politics and hours (kWh) per month or less. That will amount to a monthly depart to come again the next morning. bill of 2,402 F CFP ($32), or a 56 F CFP (76 US cent) hike. Ongiall area at T-Dock is probably different from the Homes using 190 kWh of electricity per month will pay 5,849 F rest for it is not a coffee house but a summer house of which CFP ($79) an increase of 282 F CFP ($3.81), or 5 percent more, one may behold a different means of consumption while enter- per month. tained by cock-fighting at a make-shift battleground for giant At the top end, households consuming an average of 300 “chiamong” roosters. But all in all, the politicking issue re- kWh per month will end up paying 13,071 F CFP ($177), a mains the same around the republic. 1,080 F CFP ($15) increase, or 9 percent, more, while those using 600 kWh per month will pay 28,837 F CFP ($390), a “DOORS” continue from front page 3,398 F CFP ($46) increase, or 13 percent more. coming through the walkway to the arriving section of the The government's increases in the cost of fuel at service building which left China passengers escorted to the Immigra- stations and electricity come following the government's deci- tion doors on the ground floor.” sion in late May to increase by 8.5 percent the cost of a The office of the Airport Manager said there are 15 secu- "baguette", the French loaf of bread, from 47 to 51 F CFP on rity staffs working at the airport with 5 securities to each shift June 1. of three. “At the time of the incident, the five securities were These increases will contribute to Tahiti's growing inflation attending areas as required with 1 security guard to each of the rate, which, although it was only 0.1 percent in May and only two planes with one to each of the two security sensors in the 0.7 percent from Jan. 1-May 31, has gone up 2.6 percent over building and one security guard attending the parking lot at the the 12-month period ended on May 31. front of the airport resulting in the incident,” said Mr. Obichang. Tahitipresse: http://www.tahitipresse.pf/index.cfm?lang=2 “It is an incident we genuinely regret it happened,” he re- marked, “but it was intentional and remedies are being looked Unless something is done to alleviate the increase of into to improve setback.” China Airline passengers were routed gasoline, motorist in the republic must brace them- through the emergency door next to the locked entrance into the selves for the hardships not only on gas but food baggage area out the immigration counters to be checked in prices are going to go up. Actually, almost every- back by the immigration officers. thing will go up and continue to go up.

“CAR WRECK” continue from front page Criticism is always welcome by the paper. Without criticism Roureur Belau would not be able to evaluate itself thus improving the faults met The vehicle is described as a sedan Skyline four-door gray along the way. Readers may write to the “Letters to the Editor” section as in color with Ngerchelong License Plate # 393 believed to be long as the letter stays within the boundaries of an educated Palauan who expired given that the year on the plate was scratched off. A knows not to say inappropriate and out of place words. Readers outside witness said the accident occurred about 3:15 am and that the of Palau may also send in their own stories that will be published with male driver jumped over the concrete fence to his house bleed- your name. If you have pictures to show and wish to post it on any is- ing from the head. sues, you may do so by sending it electronically to the paper. The vehicle’s windshield behind the wheel was cracked probably of a head collision and the steering wheel bent down cleaned away and no one has said anything as to the damage.” toward the driver’s seat. Pieces of glasses were scattered in the “I would like to discuss with Koror State Governor as to car and on the surrounding area. putting up road bumps,” said RIUMD, “to prevent drives from “My wife brought out some ice to help stop the bleeding driving fast along the road stretching from Bank Pacific to Be- from the head wound,” said RIUMD Moses Sam, “when the cheserak Building. young man repeatedly asked whether his head was cracked According to RIUMD, within three years time there has open. According to RIUMD, a police car showed up about been seven accidents within that stretch of road. The next day three minutes later and took the young man away. after the accident in the afternoon, a driver driving under the The driver is said to have been alone. According to Police influence drove his vehicle into the ditch. Officer Peggy Andreas who was at the Police Station at 12:00 noon the same day, June 27th, she said the incident is under investigation and Chief Ismael Aguon of the Patrol Division is the proper person to request more information related to the accident. Acting Chief KLOULUBAK of Ngkeklau County of Nga- raard Mark Rubasch said the vehicle belonged to a certain woman from Ngerchelong whom he called to tow the vehicle. “The vehicle was towed away two days later,” said Mr. Yuki Shmull, owner of Lebuu Gift Shop, “but the glasses were not

Roureur Belau Join the Island “HOMESTEADS” continue from page 4 The following land owners and/or descendants who received their deeds and certificates to their properties are as fol- The government of the quired from the organization lows: Elpys Mesubed (Amos Mesubed) with 41,400 sq. meters; Republic of Palau has an to the contributor. Anghel Sakurai Udui (54,900 sq. meters); Yaoch Ngirmang Ethics Commission which is Candidates are also re- (Elia Yaoch) with 17,200 sq. meters; Francisco Kebtot (68,100 responsible for pursuing and quired to file reports with the sq. meters); Ingais Wasisang (65,700 sq. meters); Ito Udui enforcing laws related to Ethics Commission office in (70,000 sq. meters); Meresebegang Ngiratewid (Magellan ethical principles in politics Meuns Skozio area within 60 Meresebang) with 16,200 sq. meters; Marino Kingtaro (63,000 and government operations. days before the election and sq. meters; Masaichi Etiterengel (11,700 sq. metes); Masaru Individuals and compa- 120 days after the election. “Sabo” Bultedaob (68,100 sq. meters); Namiko Olkeriil nies may make donations to Those who fail will have (Rosamistica Olkeriil) with 49,500 sq/ meters; Sichang Meltel political campaign organiza- violated the Ethics law and (Diana Sichang) with 25,200 sq. meters: Silil Meltel (Mekreos tions during this year’s elec- will be prosecuted by the Silil) with 64,800 sq. meters; Gabriel Renguul (40,500 sq. me- tion, however with an commission. ters); and Yoshiwo Azuma with 70,000 sq. meters. amount limit. According to For more information, PPLA Chairman Martin Sokau states that inspections of the the office of Ethics Commis- one may call 488-6420 or remaining properties will be conducted and hopefully titles are sion, the maximum limit an visit their office at Meuns granted to the homesteaders. “However, it all depends on individual can donate is Skozio. whether the homesteaders themselves complied with the terms $500.000 while companies/ and conditions set forth about 50 years ago.” corporation is limited up to Any questions about $1,000.000. Roureur Belau, Ngiwal State is located along the eastern shoreline of cen- Furthermore, in-kind tral Babeldaob and is bordered by the states of Ngaraard to the donations are also acceptable you may contact north with Ngardmau to the west and Melekeok to the south. however all must be re- the publisher Unlike most states, Ngiwal consisted of a relatively flat ridge- corded by the organizations electronically. tops, steep stream valleys and flatter lands toward the coast. as well as a price value or The paper will be estimated worth of the do- posted onto the Of all the states of the Republic of Palau, only the states of nated items. For all cash Ngiwal and Ngchesar in the big island of Babeldaob have been donations, a receipt is re- NET each Friday. granted titles to lands previously applied for by homesteaders.

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MoonShadow The above picture was provided by Natalie Matsuoka for the Roureur Belau published on Oct. 11 - 18, 2001 issue. Publications Only few of the Palauan boys are recognized in the picture.