Slow moving Surigae lashes Palau
Tropical storm Surigae lashes the island as it slowly inches its way northward at around 3 miles per hour. The tropical storm was moving quite slowly becoming near stationary between Palau […]
Palau pauses use of J & J vaccine
Palau is pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine, and will wait further guidance from the United States. Gaafar Uherbelau, Ministry of Health’s […]
11-year-old Palauan girl discovers new species of dolphin in PNMS
Kendra Miluu Leidich celebrated her 50th & 51st Scuba dives on Sunday April 11 with family and friends. After enjoying encounters with a Feather Tail […]
Australian Embassy welcome new AG Deputy
The Australian Embassy would like to extend a warm welcome […]
New opportunities and partnerships to strengthen management of the PNMS
In June of 2019, Palau passed a law mandating the […]
Palau, Taiwan working to improve travel bubble despite low demand
Palau and Taiwan are working together to improve the travel […]
“Enhancing Community Health and Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters in Palau” is Palau SUPA Project from 2019 – 2022
Scaling Up Pacific Adaptation (SUPA) is an EU funded project for ten Pacific Countries being regionally implemented the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus […]
Law may prohibit export of trochus
National law RPPL 10-54 may put a damper on the upcoming trochus season, if people are expecting to collect and sell the trochus […]
The Americans are coming
MELBOURNE(INSIDE STORY)—Fearful of growing Chinese influence, the Trump White House pledged increased engagement with the Pacific islands. Will Joe Biden follow suit?During a […]
Three quarters of urban Marshall Islanders get first Covid jab
MAJURO (RNZ PACIFIC)—Nearly 75 percent of adults in the Marshall Islands’ main towns have received their first dose of the vaccine to protect […]
New law gives local telecoms another 5-year protection
RPPL 11-4, the fourth bill signed into law in this 11th national government, amends Palau’s Telecommunications Act of 2017, extending protection to existing telcos in […]
“A lesson learned”: Ngirutang and OSP settle on lesser charges
In response to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges filed against him for the misuse of government funds, former Angaur State Governor Marvin Ngirutang arrived at […]
Surangel Superstore set to open in Airai this year
Surangel and Sons Company is aiming to open the supermarket in […]
Gov’t to refund nearly $2m to PUA recipients
A little over $2 million dollars which was deducted for […]
Uehara case declared a mis-trial, rescheduled for June
A jury trial for an accused trafficker of methamphetamine, Mr. […]
Airborne laser system helps Palau combat flooding
From a Cessna 441 Conquest aircraft, a study team is using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to conduct digital mapping of Palau’s terrain, which will be used to tackle threats from natural […]
PICRC solves the mystery of slow coral recovery from typhoon damage on east coast of Palau
Protecting our marine environment requires investment – investment in funding, time, […]
Managing misinformation, a new normal
Today, 68% of adults in Palau have received their first dose […]
Palau Health Center to receive $5,636,375 in American rescue plan funding for COVID-19 response
HHS to Award Funding Starting in April One (1) community health […]
CDC awards $887,347 to expand Palau’s COVID-19 vaccine programs
Funding can be used for innovative partnerships with community-based organizations to […]
Covid-19 pandemic sent 13,850 Guamanians to jobless
HAGATN (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)— The economic massacre caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has left 13,850 Guamanians jobless as of December 2020, according to the Guam Department of Labour. The labour department said Guam […]
Booker, Paul lead Suns to 117-113 OT win over Jazz
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton kept bouncing up and down […]
President offers condolences and prayers for Taiwan tragedy
In a letter to President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, President […]
“Restore our Earth”: President declares National Earth Week
President Surangel Whipps Jr. declared the week of April 19th […]
FSM begins citizens repatriation
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is […]
From Capture to Culture: Aquaculture in the U.S.
By: Charlotte Norsworthy@The Outlaw Ocean Project As the Biden administration […]
Visitors from Taiwan enjoys Palau
Tourists from Taiwan enjoys Palau ocean view and the weather. Part of their holiday involved a trip to the Jellyfish […]
MPII holds hearings on resumption of air travel
Palau has been entertaining for these past weeks the possibility of more airlines flying into the country. “So far there […]
Tourists from inaugural flight return to Taiwan, two more “travel bubble” arrivals this week
Tourists from the Palau-Taiwan inaugural flight returned to Taipei on Sunday night, with two more arrivals this week to continue […]
Tapioca Ministry to Angaur State by Airai SDA Church
On March 17, 2021 for the whole day, 21 church volunteers were able to travel to Angaur State and distribute […]
More than 50 die in flash floods in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
DILI/JAKARTA, 05 APRIL 2021 (THE GUARDIAN)—More than 50 people have died after flash floods and landslides swept through eastern Indonesia […]
Las Vegas Asian, Pacific Islander community pushing back on racism, hate with rally
LAS VEGAS, 05 APRIL 2021 (KTNV) — Pushing back against Asian hate.Members of the Las Vegas valley’s Asian American and […]
PNG’s coronavirus cases spike, health system ‘at risk of collapsing’
PORT MORESBY, 02 APRIL 2021 (CNBC)—The coronavirus crisis that has gripped Papua New Guinea continues to worsen, as the […]
Worldwide whitewash?
By Jason Brown RAROTONGA/SUVA, 05 APRIL 2021 (ISLANDS BUSINESS)—Worldwide anti-corruption rankings – or first world whitewash?Long-standing questions about the […]
BOG 10th annual fit scholarship available due April 24, graduating high school seniors eligible
April 5, 2021, Hagatna, Guam. In its 10th year, Bank of Guam is offering up to 5 graduating high […]
Rikako Ikee qualifies for Tokyo Olympic after leukemia
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee on Sunday qualified for the Tokyo Olympics just two years after she […]
Shohei Ohtani homers, pitches into 5th inning for Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani both hit the hardest homer and threw the hardest pitch by a starter in the majors this season in an extraordinary […]
Taiwan Crash Investigators Focus on How Truck Fell in Train’s Path
By: Amy Qin, Amy Chang Chien and Joy Dongc.2021 The New York Times Company HUALIEN, Taiwan — Two days after Taiwan’s deadliest rail disaster in decades, investigators […]
Argentina’s President Tests Positive for Coronavirus Despite Vaccination
By: Daniel Politic.2021 The New York Times Company BUENOS AIRES — President Alberto Fernández of Argentina tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and was experiencing mild symptoms […]
Nauru receives full COVID19 vaccines to cover 20 percent of the population
YAREN, 02 APRIL 2021 (PACNEWS)—Nauru is the first country in the Pacific region to receive full vaccines to cover 20 percent of the population under the COVAX […]
“Have fun and enjoy Palau,” Whipps tells travel bubble tourists
Over 100 tourists from Taiwan that included media members arrived in Palau last night, officially launching the first travel bubble or “sterile corridor” between Palau and Taiwan. The delighted tourists were on the same flight with President Surangel Whipps Jr. who upon arriving, delivered a short remark to welcome the visitors. Tourists were also welcomed […]
“Guiding partnership in the right direction”: Peleliu Gov. on US exercises
On a morning in early March, a group of less than 25 US military personnel, a much smaller military landing than originally planned, was […]
US Ambassador’s trip to Taiwan “shows that this relationship will only deepen”
In the first official visit of a US Ambassador to the Republic of China-Taiwan since 1979, US Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland to Palau joined in […]
EQPB “push forward” despite restricted budget
In response to a budget cut which reduced its operational budget by ten percent for Fiscal Year 2021, the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) said that it will “push forward in performing […]
Aguon examines BPS changes
Ismael Aguon, who was sworn in as the new Director for the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) on March 18, has said that he will be implementing some changes in the bureau. […]
Palau Health Care Fund marks its 10th Anniversary
Touted as the most successful national health insurance program among the Pacific island nations, Palau’s Health Care Fund (HCF) marked its 10th year anniversary yesterday. The program, which […]
PNCC employees found guilty of gov’t property thefts
A former employee and a current employee of Palau National Communications Corporation have been found guilty on all charges filed against them, including Theft in the Second […]
Assistance to Palau continues under America Rescue Plan Act 2021
US Pandemic unemployment assistance under the America Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA), has been extended again to […]
Company at heart of J&J vaccine woes has series of citations
The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard an unknown […]
Hong Kong Court Convicts Democracy Leaders Over Protest March
Austin Ramzy c.2021 The New York Times Company HONG KONG — Seven […]
The impact of COVID-19 on foreign aid
Written by Stephen Brown SYDNEY (DEVPOLICY.ORG) — Across the Global South, the […]
Pandemic will weigh heaviest on tourism-dependent economies, warns IMF
WASHINGTON (THE GUARDIAN) — Scars from the pandemic will prevent the global […]
Meet the women who contributed to Operation Rai Balang
HONIARA (FFA) — Five women from five different organisations contribute to the 20-strong team working at the […]
New Caledonia ministers again fail to elect president
NOUME (PACNEWS) — Once again, a meeting of the New Caledonia government today failed to elect a […]
Masasinge Tellei Hideos joins PICRC’s communications & outreach team
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has recently hired Masasinge “Singe” Tellei Hideos as its newest […]
Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Drummond left his Lakers debut with a bruised right toe, and […]
BNM’s “modern” department: learning through music and dance
In the Civic Center in Koror, a group of young students, ages six to twelve, gather on Monday afternoon, and together tell […]
Palau receives Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang Johnson & Johnson, the second type of covid-19 vaccine to arrive in Palau was distributed all over the […]
Last year’s press release circulated to mislead public
An MOH press release from last year of a suspected covid case is being sent around with a red circle on the date […]
FSM group sues BOG
A group of citizens and residents of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) filed a Civil Action 2021-008 against Bank of Guam at the […]
In the remote atolls of the Pacific, women struggle for basic resources
By Ritu Verma, Principal Social Development Specialist, Pacific Regional Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) SYDNEY (ADB) — The immense distance between islands in […]
Pacific Mini Games 2022 Appoints Babauta as CEO
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The organizing committee for the Pacific Mini Games 2022 has appointed Vicente “Ben” Babauta Jr. as chief […]
CTSI Logistics/WU Palau donates $1,000 for FBL 2020
CTSI Logistics/WU Palau donates $1,000 for FBL 2020 . In photo is CTSI Station Manager Ronnie […]
PICRC hosts PHS Job Shadow students
On March 25, 2021, two sophomore students from Palau High School (PHS) conducted their Job Shadow […]
JCM lays framework for carbon reduction in Palau
In a bid to combat climate change, the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), a Japanese-based system aimed […]
U.S Survivor Series to begin filming Season 41 in Fiji; 400 jobs to be created
SUVA, 29 MARCH 2021 (FIJI TIMES) — The U.S Survivor […]
Ship Blocking Suez Canal Set Partially Afloat on Monday Morning
By: Vivian Yee and Marc Santora@ 2021 The New York […]
American Samoa loses fishing rights decision in Ninth Circuit
PAGOPAGO, 29 MARCH 2021 ((CN NEWS SERVICE) — The American […]
Are businesses ready the Travel Bubble?
Businesses such as restaurants, hotels and tour agencies have been preparing for the “travel bubble” between Palau and Taiwan […]
EQPB budget cut for being “too pro-environment”
The Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB), an agency tasked to protect Palau’s environment, had its budget cut by the […]
Investigations shed light on athlete fatality
A police report filed by the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) on last Saturday’s hit-and-run […]
Walk Safe Mascot contest winning design announced at KES Education Awareness Week
“Randy the Rooster” garnered the top prize for the Walk Safe Mascot Design Contest At […]
Japan’s GGP Grant to PEC Gospel Kindergarten
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Ambassador KARASAWA Akira of the Embassy of Japan, and School […]
Melekeok Conservation network volunteers reforestation for PHA
Ngeburch, Melekeok (March 3, 2021) – The Melekeok Conservation Network (MCN) in partnership with the […]
Micronesian student explores floor of Marianas Trench
MAJUR (MARIANAS VARIETY)—— A PhD student from the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) became the first person from her nation and one of the first in the world to […]
351 new COVID -19 cases with two deaths reported – PNG total at 4,109
PORT MORESBY (PNG GOVT)—Papua New Guinea has reported a total of 351 new cases of COVID-19) on Tuesday, raising the national total confirmed cases to 4,109. This is […]
Should Samoan citizens living overseas get to vote?
API (ABC) — Samoans will head to the polls in a matter of weeks to elect their government – but only if they are physically in the country. […]
Love and Faith
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. – Thomas Aquinas […]
Stuck ship in Egypt’s Suez Canal imperils shipping worldwide
By JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY ISMAILIA, Egypt (AP) — A skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across Egypt’s Suez Canal further […]
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles in Challenge to Biden
Choe Sang-Hun SEOUL — North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast Thursday, in its first significant […]
Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey
TOKYO (AP) — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and […]
World Rugby to support 2 Pacific Island teams in Super Rugby
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — World Rugby will provide financial support to allow two Pacific teams to join Super Rugby in 2022 in what it calls an “historic transformation for Pacific Islands rugby.” The governing body’s executive […]
Guam flight takes many by surprise
The March 21st United Airlines flight to Palau brought in essential workers as was previously announced, but many were surprised to learn that it also brought in 32 Palauans from Guam who had reportedly been stranded after […]
Ngerbeched Legislator Francisco investigated
Ngerbeched Legislator and former police officer Felix Francisco is reported to have been questioned by the police this weekend regarding a suspected item that arrived from the Philippines as cargo addressed to his household member.Reports said that […]
Yapese in Palau celebrates Yap Day
Yap citizens in Palau got to celebrate Yap Day for the first time in Palau last Sunday, at Long Island Park, in Koror.The day, celebrated every March 1st in […]
Court determines legality of evidence against accused gamblers, trial set for this week
The five-day trial for 15 Chinese nationals accused of online gambling is set to begin this week, after the Palau Supreme Court issued an order stating that a further […]
Prominent athlete dies in hit & run car accident
One of Palau’s top young athletes, Kalson Dulei, was struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning while waiting with a friend to be rescued after their vehicle ran out […]
Palau formally starts exit process from Pacific Islands Forum
Palau has started the official withdrawal of membership from the regional body, as a show of disappointment to the selection process of the Secretary-General.The Palau government sent a diplomatic […]
A functioning Pacific Islands Forum key to regional security
By Lee P. Webber HAGATNA, 22 MARCH 2021 (THE GUAM DAILY POST) — Many, many years ago, I offered up the idea of all Pacific island leaders getting together […]
Lifestyle and Interruptions
To live with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to the stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear on cheerfully, do all bravely, […]
Peleliu Elementary Students Explore Palau Aquarium
On March 18, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) hosted ten students along with three teachers and chaperone from Peleliu Elementary […]
International Day of Forests: Commonwealth to bolster action on sustainable land use management on the road to COP26
LONDON, 22 MARCH 2021 (COMSEC) — Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has urged member countries to integrate sustainable land use management into […]
Released poachers will “think twice about coming back”, says Marine Law
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrict Marine Law Enforcement from apprehending illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishers for criminal prosecution, […]
FSM announces results of congressional elections
POHNPEI, 22 MARCH 2021 (FSMIS/MARIANAS VARIETY) — The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo has received the certified […]
Taiwan gives health workers island’s 1st AstraZeneca doses
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Health care workers received the first shots in Taiwan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive Monday, beginning a campaign that […]
2nd Canadian goes on trial in China on spying charges
BEIJING (AP) — A second Canadian citizen held for more than two years on spying charges in apparent retaliation for Canada’s […]
CNMI’s government cut recalled, furloughed employees reinstated
SAIPAN, 22 MARCH 2021 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — CNMI Governor Ralph Torres has recalled an earlier […]
CEO: Port Moresby General Hospital Hospital overwhelmed by patients
PORT MORESBY, 22 MARCH 2021(THE NATIONAL) — The number of Covid-19 patients in Papua New Guinea […]
Suns roll past LeBron-less Lakers for 111-94 win
PHOENIX (AP) — The LeBron-less Los Angeles Lakers are off to a predictably slow start.Devin Booker […]
Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne found guilty of sexual assault
SYDNEY (AP) — Ex-rugby league international Jarryd Hayne has been found guilty of the sexual assault […]
Palau to open borders to COVID-safe Taiwan
President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced on Wednesday that Palau is preparing to open up and planning […]
HHS says Palau’s health system is “strong and prepared” for visitors
As the Palau-Taiwan travel bubble prepares to open on April 1, personnel from the US Department […]
Kayangel leadership joins Governance Clinic
Leaders of the 17th Kayangel State Government joined Vice President Senior and other members of the Executive Branch in a two-day Governance Clinic this week, designed to provide capacity-building for local leaders during the political transition. The clinic is part of the […]
Students compile waste collection calendar for recycling project
The awarding ceremony for a drawing contest for the 2021 Waste Collection Calendar, used to promote recycling in Babeldaob, took place this Wednesday at the National Landfill in Aimeliik, involving student participants from Aimeliik Elementary School, Ibobang Elementary School, Palau High […]
A family receives full closure on missing daughter case
This week, family of Ochob Jaycee Iyar Soto finally had full closure when the Bureau of Public Safety turned over remains and effects of Ochob Jaycee Sato to her mother. […]
New House legal counsel sworn-in
A new legal counsel for the House of Delegates, a French national, Ms. Charlotte Ruzzica de La Chaussee, was sworn-in yesterday by Associate Justice Materne. Ms. Ruzzica de la Chaussee […]
Operation Rai Balang nets purse seiner
Last week’s Operation Rai Balang caught an illegal purse seiner in Palau’s waters with two smaller boats. The ship, with 18 crew members and two small boats, was released after fishing gears were removed and disabled. The ship was dragging a purse seine net behind it, escorted by two smaller boats, reported Attorney General Ernestine […]
Palau banks solvent, says FIC
The Financial Institutions Commission (FIC) assures the public that all the banks operating in Palau are financially stable and have “high liquidity”, or enough money to pay their depositors’ withdrawals. “As of this time, the […]
Rengulbai convicted for possession and trafficking of meth
Following a six-day trial in the Supreme Court, a jury found Mr. Silverio Rengulbai guilty on two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and two counts of Trafficking a Controlled Substance. The jury […]
Judges and Magistrates bolster people-centred justice procedure
SUV A (UNDP/EU/FIJI GOVT)–Access to Justice is being further strengthened in Fiji through the enhanced expertise of Judges and Magistrates, who are currently attending the Family Law Workshop […]
Airai State signs MOA with MNRET; all ten States on Babeldaob undertake State Master Planning
Airai State signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with MNRET on Wednesday, March 17 to undertake State Master Planning. All ten States on Babeldaob have now committed to […]
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Influx of fishing fleets stressing fish stocks
PORT MORESBY, (THE NATIONAL)—The influx of overseas fishing fleets in Pacific waters is putting stress on fish stocks which requires greater resource management by nations in the Nauru agreement, an economist says. PNG Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker said: “The fishing fleets have been growing, particularly the Chinese fleet, which used to […]
Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks to 109-105 OT victory over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo came up big in overtime, and then took a seat — right on the court. Antetokounmpo scored 10 of his 32 points in the extra session to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern […]
Tokyo Olympics: yet another scandal over sexist comments
TOKYO (AP) — In yet another setback for the postponed Tokyo Olympics — and another involving comments about women — games’ creative director Hiroshi Sasaki resigned on Thursday after making demeaning comments about a […]
MHS races Land Shark robots
Twelve senior students from Mindszenty High School’s (MHS) Robotics Team, accompanied by the Maris Stella Fifth Grade Class, held their annual race with robot models built and programmed throughout Third Quarter, last Friday afternoon […]
Nearly $30 million moved, not all accounts closed
Minister of Finance Kaleb Udui Jr. confirmed last week that about $30 million dollars of government funds were moved out from Bank of Guam. He further clarified that not allgovernment accounts were closed.“We can’t […]
Sunken fishing vessel poses pollution problem
A rusted fishing vessel which sunk last August off of Ngerchaol Island is drawing concerns after the oil booms placed around it to contain leaking fuel opened at either end, allowing the flow of diesel into the surrounding bay.The […]
“We’re ready”: President hopes for visitors within the month
While the proposed March 15th date of the opening of a Palau-Taiwan travel bubble has come and gone, President Surangel Whipps Jr. has said that Palau is ready to start receiving visitors, and Taiwan seems to be eyeing the […]
Defense begins for Rengulbai, trial reconvenes today
In a jury trial beginning on Monday of last week, the defense case began Thursday for Mr. Silverio Rengulbai, a man accused of possessing and trafficking methamphetamine on multiple occasions.In his opening statement, Defense Attorney Johnson Toribiong asked the […]
Four states to elect new governments this year
Four states are set to hold general elections this year. Ngaraard, Ngchesar and Koror states […]
Milky Way, Clam City touted in Taiwan-Palau travel bubble
TAIPE (CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY) — Tourist attractions in Palau such as the famed Milky Way […]
Senate approves $20 million Disaster Resilience Loan
The Senate passed a joint resolution to approve the $20 million loan between Palau and […]
Interior Provides $4 Million to Guam in FY 2021
Capital Improvement FundsTo Design New Leed-Certified Multi-Purpose Centerand Fund Deferred Maintenance Needs at Public Schools […]
Financial Advisor Daniel Roland appointed to Raymond James’ Sustainable Investing Advisory Council
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Daniel Roland, CIMA®, AIFA®, Managing Director, has been […]
New Zealand lost at sea on human rights
by Darren Brunk When Air New Zealand took on a contract to […]
Grandfathers and Youth
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. ~John WayneI […]
Ambassador Wallace Chow donates 6,000 surgical masks to Ngarchelong State
On behalf of the Mayor of Keelong City, Mr. Lin Yu Chang, […]
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
The term in use these days is “legal tampering.” Doesn’t seem sensible, and some might call it the “cheating period” instead.Regardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL’s 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. Lots of deals, even if they aren’t official until Wednesday.“I hate […]
Covid? What Covid? Taiwan Thrives as a Bubble of Normality.
The island has used its pandemic success to sell something scarce: life without fear of the coronavirus. Citizens have flocked home from abroad, helping to fuel an economic boom. By Amy Qin and Amy Chang Chien TAIPEI, Taiwan (@ 2020 The New York Times) — As the coronavirus has upended lives and economies around the […]
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Fully vaccinated frontliner in CNMI tests positive for Covid-19
SAIPAN, (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The islands’ 147th positive case of Covid-19 is a frontliner who was fully vaccinated, Commonwealth Healthcare Corp Esther Muna said in an emergency press briefing conducted online Saturday.Taking the Covid-19 […]
ADB signs $65 million loan to sustain Fiji Airways’ services in the Pacific
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (12 March 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $65 million COVID-19 Liquidity Support Facility for Fiji’s Air Pacific Limited, which operates as Fiji Airways and (through its wholly-owned […]
HHS team says vaccine is “tested and safe”
A team of 15 medical professionals from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), are conducting mass COVID vaccinations at Palau National Gym, beginning […]
Youth Day Event raises health awareness
Peoria Poich Koshiba, coach and recent women’s track star for the Palau Track Team, hosted an event to raise youth and health awareness this Youth Day, especially targeting […]
Trial project seeks to bring recycling to Babeldaob
A trial recycling project in the villages of Ibobang and Mongami aims to expand to the rest of Babeldaob, says the organizing committees of the Japan International […]
Third underwater cleanup clears pollution from dive sites
A March 8th boat trip brought together scuba-divers from an assortment of Palau’s dive centers for the third underwater cleanup of the year, which involved the collection of […]
Appeals Court dismisses Ethics charge against Tulop, affirms tax violations
The Appellate Court overturned the Code of Ethics charge brought […]
FY 2021 Budget bill puts $9M to CROSS Act
The $100.9 million proposed FY 2021 budget bill passed the […]
Senate approve board members to key public entities
Senate, last week, confirmed appointments of Board members to key […]
Changes Begins for MOJ
By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang An executive order (EO) was signed […]
Japan’s GGP Grant to KSG Solid Waste Management Office
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Ambassador KARASAWA Akira of the […]
The reconstruction from Great East Japan earthquake
~10 Years since 3.11.2011~ Today, 10 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred at 2:46pm, on March 11th, 2011. It resulted in unprecedented human and material damage of 19,726 people losing their lives, 2,559 people missing, 121,996 houses totally destroyed and about 470,000 people seeking for shelter. In Palau at […]
BOG Commemorates 49th Anniversary with “Founder’s Day of Giving”
Branches in Guam, CNMI, RMI, FSM, Palau, and San Francisco Unite on March 13 for Community Cleanups and Projects March 11, 2021, Hagatna, Guam – Living its founder’s vision to […]
International Women’s Day Workshop
On March 8, 2021, more than 33 Palau women entrepreneurs joined with the Palau Chamber of Commerce and the UN Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) Project on International Women’s Day to […]
China blasts BBC report after summoning UK ambassador
BEIJING (AP) — China is complaining anew about recent reporting by the BBC, days after summoning the British ambassador to Beijing to […]
The little island that could: Yap takes the lead in digital communications for FSM
COLONIA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — It’s been nearly three years since the installation of the World Bank-funded fibre optic cable brought the […]
Whipps moves gov’t accounts from BOG
As promised, President Surangel Whipps Jr. moved the Palau government accounts out of Bank of Guam in response to the bank’s decision to withhold and return EIP recipients’ monies back to United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS).“I spoke with them earlier and told them to return people’s monies. They said it’s their responsibility to investigate […]
20 percent of Palau’s population fully vaccinated
About 20 percent of Palau’s 18,000 population have received two doses of the Moderna vaccine, still leading the United States on coronavirus vaccination statistics, according to the […]
Palau Women’s Int’l Day celebrates women in leadership
In a COVID world, women around the world are faced with much greater difficulties than ever before such as increased domestic violence, greater economic displacement, and marginalization […]
Grandmother pled guilty to abuse, case sealed due to minor involved
The paternal grandmother of the 10-year old girl returned to her parents in the United States in November, pleaded guilty […]
Navy Peleliu exercise cancelled, following Governor’s concerns
The US Embassy reported that a planned landing of two-hundred Marines and Navy personnel on Peleliu was cancelled in the […]
Trial begins for accused drug trafficker
A week-long jury trial began yesterday for a man accused of trafficking methamphetamine on three different occasions.Mr. Silverio Rengulbai is charged on six counts, three of Possession of a Controlled Substance and three of Trafficking a Controlled Substance. The trial is examining three alleged drug deals which are said to have taken place in September […]
PICRC Bids Farewell to Noah Idechong
On February 24, the Palau Interactional Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recognized Mr. Noah Idechong, former Chair of PICRC’s Board of Director for his outstanding work in the conservation arena and his contribution to PICRC. Mr. Idechong was appointed to his position in 2012 by former President, Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and had been with the […]
People, lands, oceans, climate change
In the next 25 years Palau Conservation will continue and expand its conservation mission in these four strategic areas. The PCS board and staff concluded a 3-day retreat on March 4th to review and update its Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 and look at the next 25 years for Palau. A key output of the […]
Taiwan Embassy supports activities of Apostolic Foundation Church and Ngaraboes Association
Ambassador Wallace Chow of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Republic of Palau, […]
How Eight Pacific Island States are Saving the World’s Tuna
By Christopher Pala WASHINGTON (FOREIGN POLICY) — They control the richest tuna waters on […]
PNG hospitals run out of funding as Covid cases surge
PORT MORESBY, 08 MARCH 2021 (THE GUARDIAN) — Papua New Guinea is battling to […]
China tells Biden to reverse ‘dangerous practice’ on Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister warned the Biden administration on Sunday to roll […]
Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
ATLANTA (AP) — In the midst of a pandemic, this was assured of being […]
2021 IP&E Amateur Basketball League has started
Playoffs have started with schedules and rankings (see chart)
Air Force mission returns Airman to his roots
By: Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks (36th Wing Public Affairs) “Out in the back of my grandpa’s house there […]
$100M budget submitted, reforms urged
President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s administration submitted its first annual budget proposal of a little over $100 million this week […]
“A new chapter in the history of Palau’s pelagic fisheries”: Karasawa
The Government of Japan handed over two 28-foot and 38-foot fishing vessels to Palau, as well as signed […]
AG to head Ministry of Justice
MOJ to be Restructured President Whipps disclosed to the media that he will sign an executive order to […]
Impact of the EU tax blacklist in the Pacific
There are currently twelve countries on the European Union’s “tax haven blacklist” – half of which are in […]
FSM group to sue Bank of Guam over EIPs
A group of residents, both FSM and US nationals living in the Federated States of Micronesia, are suing Bank […]
Island-wide ATM outages
Eight (8) Automated Teller Machines (ATM) on the island are down. Only one inside Bank of Hawaii Belau […]
Indo-Pacific Command prioritises air defence for Guam, radar system in Palau
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Building a US$1.6 billion integrated air defense capability in Guam is a priority for the Indo-Pacific Command under its US$27.3 billion strategic plan for the region, chief Adm. Philip Davidson stated in a report. According to Defense News and Breaking Defence, Davidson’s report which was submitted to the U.S Congress […]
Employees with reduced hours or laid-off can claim PUA
Employees who experienced reduced hours or were laid off temporarily or permanently due to COVID related reasons are eligible […]
Jia Ren employer convicted for running prostitution operation
An employer at Jia Ren Massage Parlor in Koror, Ms. Yanxiang “Alice” Zu, has been found guilty of […]
Flight to bring in workers from China to build fourth USP Campus in Solomon Islands
HONIARA, (SOLOMON TIMES ONLINE) — The Solomon Islands Government has approved a flight from Guangzhou, China tomorrow (Friday […]
Pay increase for FSM Gov’t Employees Signed into Law
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On March 1st, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Public Law 21-237. The law, which had […]
They think it’s a white man’s disease”: Bougainvilleans not worried by surge in COVID-19 cases
BUKA, (ABC) — In Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville, life is largely carrying on as normal, despite a dramatic increase in the […]
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs. The fraud is fleecing taxpayers, delaying legitimate payments […]
Dozens of refugees released after years of detention by Australia
BRISBANE, (AFP) — Australia has freed dozens of refugees after holding them in detention for years under a policy designed to deter people from seeking asylum in the country, advocates said on Tuesday. More than 60 refugees were released over the past two days from hotels and detention centres in Brisbane, Sydney and Darwin, according […]
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JMAS signed a new grant contract and Continues to work in Palau
On March 2nd, Ambassador KARASAWA Akira of the Embassy of Japan and Mr. […]
Taiwan delivers stimulus grant of $ 650,000
Ambassador Wallace Chow of the ROC (Taiwan) presented one stimulus grant check of […]
Importance of Visiting People in Need
“When the Son of Man comes as King and all the angels with […]
Codependence and Insecurity
Walk with the wise and become wise … Proverbs 13:20 The more I […]
“Gov’t must take action” says Pres. Whipps on banks freezing EIP recipient accounts
President Surangel Whipps Jr. stated that the government must take action with what […]
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New tax reform on the table with pluses
Finance Minister Kaleb Udui Jr. has submitted recommendations to the proposed Palau Goods & Services Tax (PGST) bill to replace the current outdated tax regime with certain benefits.The current tax system Palau has been using since the Trust Territory days is “inefficient and distortionary, discouraging private investment, particularly start-ups,” states an assessment by the Asian […]
Tribal conflict worsens in Papua New Guinea as firearms rewrite the rules
PORT MORESBY (THE GUARDIAN) — At the height of the killing, women and children hid in the dense forests nearby or took shelter in homes in neighbouring villages.More than 6,000 people sought refuge as murderous mobs rampaged across three villages in Papua New Guinea’s Hela province, seeking retribution over a land dispute.At the end of […]
CNMI included in federal wage hike proposal
SAIPAN (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is a US$1.9 trillion economic stimulus package backed by President Joe Biden and the Democrats in the U.S Congress, includes a federal minimum wage hike provision that would apply to the CNMI.Under the proposal, the minimum wage would almost immediately increase to $9.50 […]
Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines launched a vaccination campaign Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks but faces supply problems and public resistance, which it hopes to ease by inoculating top officials.Cabinet officials, along with health workers and military and police personnel, were among the first to be vaccinated in six […]
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Military Crackdown in Myanmar Escalates With Killing of Protesters
By Richard C. Paddock At least 18 people were killed during protests, according to […]
Palau Olympian wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu World League 2021
Palauan Olympian wrestler Florian Temengil took another Gold medal in the Jiu-Jitsu World League […]
James scores 19 in 1, 300th regular-season game in Lakers win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in […]
Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB’s spring includes fans
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brian Delaney checked his ticket, found his seats and then […]
Palau’s First Mortuary Opens; merging of cultural practices and modern realities
Palau Funeral Home & Chapel Building, the first private mortuary in Palau, opened its […]
Aussie Amb. Turner sign with PMC
Australian Ambassador Richelle Turner signs a grant program with Palau Media Council to support […]
Jason Miyashita and Daniel Roland named
TO FORBES’ LIST OF BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jason B. Miyashita, CIMA®, CPWA®, […]
Transition Report looks at “better and more holistic” healthcare plans
The report submitted by President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s Transition Team examines ways to provide […]
“Stress-free” bungalows: scoping out local tourism prospects in Angaur
In a bid to attract domestic tourists, the Angaur Government has constructed a small, […]
Court denies motion to suppress evidence for 15 accused gamblers, sets trial for March
The Palau Supreme Court has dismissed a motion filed by the fifteen Chinese nationals […]
WIOA Director refutes any wrongdoing, admits to errors in application of grant
Workers Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) Director Josephine Ulengchong vehemently denied any […]
Chartered UA flights in March to bring HHS people
United Airlines flights coming from Guam to Palau this March […]
US HHS team to help vaccinate Palau against COVID-19
United States Department of Health and Human Services is sending […]
Japan’s GGP grant to school hand-wash stations for COVID-19 Response, Phase 2
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Ambassador KARASAWA Akira of the […]
PICRC student interns present “Aquarium Family Friday”
This coming Friday, February 26, Palau International Coral Reef Center’s […]
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Recent addition to Palau workforce
Palau is blessed to welcome four Palauan university graduates who completed their higher education degrees in the Philippines. These graduates have returned home after long period of quarantine in the Philippines, Taiwan and Palau. These young and highly educated Palauans are recipients of the spring 2021 PNSB Palau National Scholarship Board PFA Palau Fellowship Award […]
Come and walk in my shoes!
Sitting inside my car in midafternoon sun sobbing my eyes out, a grown adult and here I am crying because PPUC is cutting off water to my house and there’s no way I can find over $1,000 to pay them off in order to stop them. Since the pandemic started and borders closed, my husband […]
CNMI government slowly debts
SAIPAN (MARIANAS VARIETY) — With reimbursements from the U.S federal government, the Commonwealth has been slowly paying down its debts, Finance Secretary David DLG Atalig told the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. He said in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the CNMI government paid US$700,000 for a 2007 general obligation bond. […]
Solomon Islands Police patrol boat ambushed by Bougainvilleans
HONIARA (SIBC) — Solomon Islands Police Response Team(PRT) at the border were ambushed ahead of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s visit to Nila in Shortland Islands Wednesday. The incident happened prior to the arrival of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. On Wednesday four PRT officers manning Kariki station did an advance patrol around the islands when they […]
Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way? Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way?
Pacific leaders must put human security at the top of their agenda to guide the region through the current turbulence, Henry Ivarature writes. SYDNEY (POLICY FORUM) — When Micronesian leaders broke away from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) a fortnight ago, after their candidate for secretary general was not elected to the Forum’s top job, […]
Elementary school swimmers break 12 championship records
Student swimmers competing in last Friday’s All Elementary Schools Swimming Championships broke twelve records out of the twenty events hosted at the annual Championships Meet. The meet, which took place at the Palau National Swimming Pool in Meyuns from 10am to 4pm, brought together 140 students from nine schools, including Koror, Meyuns, Seventh Day Adventist […]
Suns’ Booker replaces Lakers’ Davis in NBA All-Star Game
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was selected Wednesday to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver choose Booker to take Davis’ spot a day after Booker was snubbed by the league’s head coaches for a reserve spot in the March 7 game […]
GOP rallies solidly against Democrats’ virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate’s parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage. Despite their paper-thin congressional majorities, Democratic leaders were poised to push the sweeping package through the House on Friday. They were hoping […]
India introduces new rules to regulate online content
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for the online content shared on their platforms, giving the government more power to police it. The Information Technology Ministry said the new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook […]
Open Gov’t Act triggered by request for gov’t records
Court ruled that any request made to a government official for information or records is considered an Open Government Act (OGA) request, after an appeal in Shmull vs. Ngiraingas Civil No. 20-014.Court issued an opinion on three issues on the Open Government Act raised in an appeal case. One, “any request for records made to […]
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VP OEK Governors 1st Meeting
Monday, 15th February 2021, the Senate with the House of Delegate and the Vice President / Minister of State convene the first meeting with the State Governors to welcome the newly installed Vice President / Minister of State, J. Uduch Sengebau Senior.At the meeting, the Senate President Baules, HOD Speaker Anastacio and Governors’ Association Chairman […]
FIB Extends Deferement for Payment of Annual Foreign Worker Fee
KOROR, Palau – The Foreign Investment Board of the Republic of Palau is announcing that, effective immediately, Foreign Investment Act Certificate (FIAC) license holders who owe annual foreign worker fees may pay those fees by September 30, 2021, without the fees being considered late. This action will apply to any foreign worker fee payment that […]
Taiwan Embassy donates $2,000 to Palau Major League
Taiwan Embassy donated a check of two thousand US dollars to the President of Palau Major League Mlib Tmetuchl on February 19th, 2021.Mlib Tmetuchl said, he is grateful that Taiwan can provide such a generous donation to support the development of baseball sports in Palau. This donation will be used to purchase baseball equipment.Palau Major […]
PICRC Researcher Ikelau Otto provides special lecture for Belau Modekngei Fisheries Class
At the end of January, staff from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) travelled to Belau Modekngei School (BMS) in Ngatpang State to make a special presentation about Palau’s diverse marine environments. Taught by PICRC researcher Ikelau Otto, the lesson focused on different habitats and the animals in them, ranging from mangroves, to coral […]
GBH First Graders explore Palau Aquarium
On February 11, Palau Aquarium hosted thirty 1st grade students and five teachers from George B. Harris Elementary School. The group joined on a tour of the Palau Aquarium, while engaging in several educational activities. Staff at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) prepared various hands-on activities with the objective to introduce students to […]
Seeing the world: Palau-Taiwan distance learning project
Koror elementary school 4th grade students in Palau and Leli Elementary School, Zhinan Elementary School, and Quchi Elementary School 5th grade students in Taiwan, concluded that 78 Palauan students and 55 Taiwanese students has joined this Palau-Taiwan distance learning project. They are not only completed three times online learning on Jan.12th, Jan 19th and Feb. […]
PPUC donated bucket
February 16, 2021.– The Division of Media & Information Services/EPFM 87.9/Ngerel Belau would like to take this opportunity to extends it great appreciation to the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) CEO Mr. Greg Decherong and his staff for their donation of the bucket truck and assistances of replacing the radio station antenna at the Malakal […]
PICRC Research team presents findings to Melekeok State government
Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) was invited to present the findings from their ecological survey on the Ngermedellim Marine Sanctuary. The Melekeok State Legislature and Government gathered on the evening of January 26 at the Penthouse Conference Room to hear from different members of the environmental sector, including PICRC. The PICRC presentation, led by […]
Customs K-9 Unit conducts Drug Education Awareness School Program at Ngerbeched Headstart and KES
On Friday, February 05, 2021, the Customs Drug Detector Dog Unit conducted their Outreach and Drug Awareness Program at Ngerbeched Headstart in the morning and later visiting Koror Elementary School (KES) early that afternoon. At Ngerbeched Headstart, there were about 50 students that received a surprise visit from our K9 unit. As the Officers explained, […]
Elsei Tellei joins PICRC’s research team
Ms. Elsei Tellei recently joined the Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) Research Department as its newest researcher. Elsei was selected to join the research team after going through a competitive application and selection process with other applicants.Elsei first joined PICRC on August 2019, as a Communications and Outreach Officer, where she worked with the […]
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Virtual meeting between RMI Vice Speaker, Senator for Bikini people and Arkansas State Rep Godfrey
MAJURO, 22 FEBRUARY 2021 (RMI GOVT) — On Wednesday, 17 February, Kili Bikini Ejit Senator/Member of the Parliament of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Vice Speaker Peterson JIbas convened a courtesy call with Arkansas State representative Megan Godfrey of District 89.Vice Speaker Jibas acknowledged Representative Godfrey’s continued efforts in introducing legislations, specifically the Marshallese Law Enforcement […]
Small island developing states do not have the luxury of time
By Riad Meddeb NEW YORK (UNDP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has turned Small Island Developing States (SIDS) economies and livelihoods on end. Many of these island states depend heavily on tourism to drive their development. With international travel severely restricted this year as well as global supply chains disrupted, economic contractions of up to 15 […]
2021 Ocean reports launch affirms value of the Blue Economy
SUVA/FUNAFUTI, 12 FEBRUARY 2021 (PIFS/OPOC)—The Pacific’s leadership on sustainable management of the world’s biggest ocean continues with a suite of Ocean reports launched in Suva this week.The collection centerpiece is the Blue Pacific Ocean Report 2021 by the Pacific Ocean Commissioner. Seven other reports focusing on ocean finance are also now available online at the OPOC website.Attending today’s virtual launch Forum […]
Pacific Islands’ Most Important Megaphone Falls Into Discord
The future of an 18-nation group is in doubt after Palau abandoned it over a leadership dispute. By Damien Cave SYDNEY, Australia (@2020 The New York Times)— The Pacific Islands’ most important regional body is on the brink of collapse after a dispute over the election of a new leader led the nation of Palau […]
What is PIF and do we care?
This week, 9 out of 18 countries that are members of the Pacific Island Forum voted former prime minister of Cook Islands, Henry Puna as Secretary General of PIF. 8 countries that include 5 Micronesian countries and 3 from South Pacific voted for Gerald Zackious, Marshall Ambassador to United States and nominee of the Micronesian […]
It’s Micronesia’s turn to head the Forum: Tong
By Samisoni Pareti SUVA, (ISLANDS BUSINESS) — As Pacific leaders meet Wednesday this week to try and select the next head of the Pacific Islands Forum, former Kiribati Leader Anote Tong weighs in on what has been a divisive process.Long-time President of Kiribati, Anote Tong, says it’s Micronesia’s turn to head the Pacific Islands Forum.“There […]
Over 1.9 billion people in Asia-Pacific unable to afford a healthy diet: UN report
NEW YORK, 22 JANUARY 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — According to the 2020 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition, the region’s poor have been worst affected, forced to choose cheaper and less nutritious foods. The report is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food […]
The Extraordinary Courage of Aleksei Navalnyd px
After a near-fatal poisoning, Russia’s top dissident steps back into the bear’s den.By The Editorial BoardThe editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. (@2020 The New York Times) Aleksei Navalny knew he would be arrested as […]
Why China Turned Against Jack Ma
The Alibaba chief paid for pushing back against Beijing. But the shift in attitude also speaks to a growing wealth gap and diminished opportunities for the young.By Li Yuan(@ 2020 The New York Times) In China, Jack Ma is synonymous with success. The English teacher turned internet entrepreneur is the country’s richest person. He founded […]
From COVID-19 containment to suppression in the Western Pacific Region: 2020 Lessons for 2021
Compared to other parts of the world, the Western Pacific Region has been comparatively fortunate. Although the Region’s 37 countries and areas are home to more than a quarter of the world’s population, they have reported just 1% of globally confirmed cases to date. Most countries have avoided the so-called “red line”, or the point […]
The Risks of the Covid Vaccine, in Context
We should expect some people to experience side effects. The shot is still safer than the disease. By Aaron E. Carroll Dr. Carroll is a pediatrician, a professor and a contributing opinion writer. (The New York Times @2020) At this point, most of us have heard about allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccines: the doctor in […]
Cautious Optimism for 2021
As we take a step into 2021, we leave an unprecedented year behind and enter one that is full of uncertainties, and we do so with cautious optimism. With vaccine roll out at its initial stage, there’s optimism that the end of the COVID 19 pandemic maybe just around the corner but at the same […]
China’s aggressive move against Australia
By Jamie Seidel CANBERRA, 21 DECEMBER 2020 (NEWS.COM.AU)—-Beijing’s monster fishing fleet has long since stripped its own waters bare. Now it is aggressively prowling the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans for a catch. And it is coming to Australia.It grabs as much as it can. As fast as it can. Wherever it can. Not that […]
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Eight travellers test positive for Covid-19 in CNMI
SAIPAN (MARIANAS VARIETY) — Eight newly arrived individuals tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, raising the CNMI’s confirmed cases to 143 […]
Federated States of Micronesia to assist low-income households
PHONPEI (THE GUAM PACIFIC DAILY NEWS) — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has started preparing applications to support low-income households.The initiative […]
Marshall Islands follows Palau, FSM in initiating Forum withdrawal
MAJURO (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The Marshall Islands has launched the process for officially ending its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum, the […]
Guam drug smuggling, corruption detailed
HAGÅTÑA (THE GUAM DAILY POST) — A U.S federal plea agreement that has been sealed since 2019 was made public last Wednesday […]
CNMI Labor: Over 3,400 private sector workers affected by Covid-19 pandemic
SAIPAN (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected 3,499 employees in the private sector, based on the […]
Marshall Islands powers ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations
MAJURO (ABC) — Marshall Islands, the first country to start vaccinating its citizens against COVID-19, has nearly inoculated a third of its […]
FSM to start exit process from PIF
The Federated States of Micronesia is beginning the process of parting ways with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the government statement said […]
Marshalls drops Pacific regional Covid vaccine programme
MAJURO, 15 FEBRUARY 2021 (RNZ PACIFIC) — The Marshall Islands has pulled out of a Pacific regional Covid vaccine programme because a […]
Pacific Forum split could cost region global leadership
AUCKLAND, 12 FEBRUARY 2021 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Breaking up the Pacific Islands Forum would be a lost opportunity to cement the region’s […]
World News
UN agency seeks help to find Rohingya boat adrift at sea
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A broken-down boat carrying ethnic Muslim Rohingya is believed to drifting in the Andaman Sea with some […]
Vaccination starts without rush in Australia, parts of Asia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia started its COVID-19 inoculation program on Monday days after its neighbor New Zealand, with both governments deciding […]
US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
The U.S. stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus.A year into the pandemic, the […]
In shock move, Facebook blocks news access in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — In a shocking act of retaliation Thursday, Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news, a milestone in the increasingly […]
Even without listening, you live in Limbaugh’s media world
NEW YORK (AP) — You didn’t have to like or even listen to Rush Limbaugh to be affected by what he did. […]
Duterte’s Forces Have a New Target: University Students
The government in the Philippines has announced a decision to end a 32-year agreement barring security forces from a prestigious campus. Students […]
AstraZeneca working to adapt vaccine to new strains
LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca said Thursday it’s working with the University of Oxford to adapt its COVID-19 vaccine to protect against new […]
Sports
Novak Djokovic Wins Ninth Australian Open Title
The victory for the top-ranked Djokovic, in three sets over the fourth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia, gave him his 18th career Grand […]
Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
TOKYO (AP) — Seiko Hashimoto appeared in seven Olympics — four Winter Olympics and three Summer Olympics. According to historian Dr. Bill […]
PNOC and National Sports Federations 1st meeting to set pace for the year
On Tuesday, February 16, 2020, the Palau National Olympic Committee held its first working meeting of the year with Leaders and members […]
Tom Brady’s 7th Super Bowl Win Ends N.F.L.’s Most Challenging Year
The N.F.L. season persisted through challenges wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, political discord and a national reckoning on race to reach a […]
Jokic has 47 points, Nuggets end Jazz winning streak at 11
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray tossed the ball at Michael Malone in mild disgust. Will Barton urged Nikola Jokic to keep scoring […]
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tom Brady has a new team, in a new town. The destination is the same: another Super […]
Si Woo Kim holds off Cantlay to win The American Express
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Si Woo Kim left the Coachella Valley a year ago with his back aching again and his […]
US team vows to continue after America’s Cup capsize
American Magic will miss the next round of racing in the America’s Cup challenger series after its dramatic capsize but the team […]