Man charged with child sexual abuse

KOROR (Palau Horizon) – A man was charged with child sexual abuse, indecent assault and assault and battery for abusing a 13-year-old boy.

Jason Bodo Skebong was summoned to appear in court on February 24 at 1 pm to face his charges.

The police affidavit submitted in court stated that the victim went to the Criminal Investigation Section with his parents on November 26 to report the incident to the police.

The affidavit stated that on October 21, 2008, the defendant brought the victim to his apartment in Meyuns.

According to the affidavit, Skebong asked the victim to play hide-and-seek with him.

The affidavit further stated that when the defendant found where the victim was hiding, the defendant pushed the victim against the wall and started abusing him.

The affidavit stated that the defendant called the victim’s sister and apologized for what he had done to the victim.

Diaz introduces bill to eliminate MBTV competitor

KOROR (Palau Horizon) – Five Senators jointly authored a proposed Senate Bill which will manage the radio frequency spectrum and regulate the use of all radio frequencies and radio communication devices.
Senate Bill 8-19 was sponsored by Sens. Alfonso Diaz, Raynold Oilouch, Adalbert Eledui, Mlib Tmetuchl and Surangel Whipps Jr.

The bill also prohibits the issuance of broadcasting radio and television license any foreign government; any non-citizen, any corporation or any corporation of which any officer or director is a non-citizen; or any corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which any officer or director is a non-citizen.

The bill said that the use of radio communication devices mainly in the VHF and UHF bands and a number of radio stations including fixed and broasdcasting stations has increased significantly
The bill will establish necessary government control over the import, sale , offer for sale , lease offer for lease, manufacture , shipment and possession of radio communication equipment.

The measure will calls for maximizing the allocation and use of the spectrum and make adequate provision of the spectrum and provide a responsive and flexible approach to the needs of users in the spectrum.

The bill will also provide a regulatory environment that maximizes opportunities for the Palau communications industry in domestic and international markets and promote Palau’s interests concerning international agreements, treaties and convention relating to the radio communications or the radio frequency spectrum to keep up with the obligations under the Compact of Free Association agreement.

The 45-page document listed also licensing; violation when it comes to unlicensed operation of telecommunication devices, unlawful possession of radio communication devices.