The Honorable Antonio Bells

Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau

Delegate, State of Ngaraard

Delegate Antonio Bells represents the State of Ngaraard, a picturesque state that encompasses the East and West Coasts of Babeldaob. Delegate Bells captured the reigns as Ngaraard State Delegate in the House of Delegates after the November 09, 1996 General Election. With his broad knowledge in economics and finance, his colleagues appointed him as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for the greater half of the Fifth Olbiil Era Kelulau, a powerful committee that managed the finances of the Republic of Palau. As a majority leader, he was also entrusted with the responsibilities of the overall direction of the House of Delegates. Currently he serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Corporations while he Vice Chairs the Committee on Social, Cultural and Youth Affairs, in the Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau. He is also a member of various other committees of the House.

Born on July 06, 1948, Chairman Bells attended Xavier High School in Chuuk after completing his elementary schooling at Maris Stella Elementary School. In 1978, he graduated from Montana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.

Upon returning to Palau, Delegate Bells held numerous high level jobs as Palau High School Teacher; Koror State Municipal Manager; Park and Recreation Director; Special Assistant to the Minister of Administration, and Pension Plan Administrator up until 1996.

Two years before his candidacy to the House of Delegates, Delegate Bells was appointed in 1994 as Chairman of the Team Palau that attended the third Micro Games held in Guam in the summer of 1994. In the Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau, he took reigns of the Ways and Means Committee once again in his second term and as a member of the Committees on Health, Judiciary and Governmental Affairs, Education, and Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

Delegate Bells is an avid fisherman who believes that the ocean should be preserved and conserved for new generations to come. His devotion to the preservation of the ocean makes him a true environmentalist at hear. He is married to Emerei Edward and they have five children; Surech Hideyos, Rdiall Bells, Wynn Yobech, Samantha and Lieb Bells.