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- ↑ "KSG | Message From the Governor". www.kororstategov.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ↑ Staff, Island Times (December 13, 2016). "Minister Bells seeks Adachi's support on multimillion dollar project". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ↑ Staff, Island Times (December 23, 2016). "High Chief Ibedul of Koror sues State Governor Adachi". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ↑ Times, Island (April 22, 2021). "Five candidates with 7 months to go". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
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