Another car accident claims a life
Another tragic car accident claimed a young life this weekend, when a car collided with a power pole in Ngerderar, Aimeliik State. Police report revealed that at around 11:20pm on Saturday, […]
Dale shares views on education at confirmation hearing
BY: Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Senate Committee on Education sat down yesterday for a confirmation hearing of Dr. Dale Jenkins’ appointment to the Ministry of Education. Held the same day as the opening of the first […]
Former Angaur speaker pleads guilty to criminal charges
Former Angaur State Speaker Leon Gulibert accepted a guilty plea agreement in which he pled guilty to 5 out of the 24 counts brought against him under criminal case no. 20-120. He pled guilty […]
Court order suppresses evidence in major drug case
Trial court presiding Justice Kathleen Salii has issued an order granting a motion from defendant Teddy Teodoro to declare statements he made to the police inadmissible in court. Mr. Teodoro was charged on counts […]
Team Palau returns home from Tokyo Olympics
Team Palau to the Tokyo Olympics returned home yesterday after giving their best during a brief debut at the Tokyo Olympics. The three Olympians representing Palau in swimming and athletics sports performed in their […]
Bill returning public land to states passes Senate
A bill requiring that Palau Public Land Authority (PPLA) turn over public lands it holds to the states where those public lands are located passed 3rd reading in Senate once […]
Japan and Palau Signed approx. $1.8 million Grant Aid Contract to Promote Agriculture and Livestock Production in Palau
On July 30th, 2021, H.E. Karasawa Akira, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Palau, and H.E. Surangel […]
PPUC signs Subsidiary Loan Agreement with MOF
On Friday July 30, 2021, the Palau Public Utilities Corporation represented by Chief Executive Officer Greg Decherong signed […]
Blue Bay donates $2,500 to support Palau Conservation Society
Koror, Palau – Facing treacherous waters and unfamiliar terrain in a post-COVID world, Palau Conservation Society (PCS) continues […]
Kaleb Udui, Jr. to join APAFS Board of Governors
July 23, 2021 – Hon. Kaleb Udui, Jr., has joined the APAFS Board of Governors as one of […]
Rukebai Kikuo Inabo to join APAFS Board of Governors
August 1, 2021 – Senator Rukebai Kikuo Inabo, AIF®, has joined the APAFS Board of Governors as a […]
Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?
NEW YORK, 02 AUGUST 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Small island nations across the world are bearing the brunt […]
Guam Power Authority fuel surcharge to increase 55% over next 4 months
HAGÅTÑA, 02 AUGUST 2021 (THE GUAM DAILY POST)— — The fuel surcharge on Guam Power Authority customers’ bills will increase in three phases […]
Federated States of Micronesia makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
PONPHEI, 30 JULY 2021 (ABC)—-The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has become one of the first nations to adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. Everyone […]
New Samoa PM cancels China-funded port
APIA, 02 AUGUST 2021 (AAP)—Samoa’s new prime minister says she will cancel a China-backed port project but hasn’t closed the door to China. […]
Mudslides force more than 100 to spend night on highway
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — More than 100 people had to spend the night on a highway, including nearly 30 who took refuge […]
IOM & USAID provide humanitarian relief items to NEMO
Koror, Palau – July 20, 2021: Continuing off the strong partnership the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has established with United State Agency for International […]
Ministry of State-Bureau of Domestic Affairs Local Governance Strengthening Project
The Ministry of State/ Bureau of Domestic Affairs (BDA) through the Local Governance Strengthening Project (LGSP) in partnership with the Palau Community College-Continuing Education held […]
No pathway to reach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5˚C goal without the G20: UN chief
NEW YORK, 26 JULY 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —“The world urgently needs a clear and unambiguous commitment to the 1.5-degree goal of […]
Court of Appeal decision rules for a new Government in Samoa
APIA, 26 JULY 2021 (TALAMUA ONLINE) —- The Court of Appeal has declared the swearing in of the 26 FAST Party MPs […]
Australia & New Zealand congratulate Samoa’s new Prime Minister
WELLINGTON/CANBERRA, 26 JULY 2021 (TALAMUA ONLINE) —New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda […]
Macron to discuss legacy of nuclear tests in French Polynesia
PAPE’ETE, 26 JULY 2021 (AFP)—French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted with […]
China calls US policy ‘misguided’ in high-level talks
By KEN MORITSUGU and NG HAN GUAN Associated Press TIANJIN, China […]
California’s largest fire burns homes as blazes scorch West
INDIAN FALLS, Calif. (AP) — California’s largest wildfire merged with a […]
Duterte to deliver final speech to Congress amid crises
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to deliver his final state of the nation speech Monday before Congress, winding down his six-year term amid […]
VP Uduch Senior re-assigned to Ministry of Justice from Ministry of State
In a surprising move, President Surangel Whipps Jr. re-assigned Vice President J. Uduch Sengebau-Senior from the […]
WIOA director and management staff terminated; Pandemic unemployment assistance continues
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Director Josephine Ulengchong and […]
Aiken to serve 25-years imprisonment without work release, forfeits $50k bail
On Monday, July 19, Palau Supreme Court sentenced Aiken Uehara […]
COVID-19 vaccination extends to adolescents starting Monday
The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) announced that […]
Palau welcomes PNG PM Marape’s visit next week
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is scheduled to visit Palau on July 29 and 30, President Surangel Whipps […]
Judge releases convict before her jail term expires pending appeal
On Tuesday, Appellate Court Associate Justice John K. Rechucher issued a release order for Chelsea Ngirakesiil, a convict serving a […]
Ministry of Health says flu going around is not COVID
Ministry of Health and Human Services assures the public that the flu going around is notCOVID but flu-like illness caused […]
Kosrae confirms its first positive case of COVID
A repatriated citizen of Kosrae State of FSM who arrived from Guam on Monday hadCOVID-19 positive test result on Wednesday. […]
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Indonesia has converted nearly its entire oxygen production to medical use just to meet the […]
Tokyo Olympic Games Opens
Tokyo Olympic Games opens tonight 8pm with Palau Team and around 11,000 athletes representing around 205 countries. Palau will be […]
The Developing World Is a Tinderbox
By Farhad Manjoo Opinion Columnist @ The New York Times Company The images flooding out of riot-torn South Africa are horrifying. […]
Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee fired the director of the opening ceremony on Thursday because of […]
Investigation into two deaths with common ties on-going
Police confirmed they are looking further into the two deaths that occurred weeks apart due to certain things they […]
Australia’s Pacific Minister says losing Micronesian nations will weaken PIF
Australia’s Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja said that losing Micronesia nations will weaken the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), […]
Pacific Air Force Commander to visit Palau
The commander of the Pacific Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach will visit Palau next week. In a conference call with reporters last month, Gen. Wilsbach said the […]
Steven Victor is the new Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Environment (MAFE)
A fifth Ministry to gain a minister. Last remaining ministries awaiting Ministers are Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Human Services and Ministry of Justice.
27th Annual Educational Convention starts today
By: Olkeriil Ngirudelsang The Ministry of Education (MOE) is once again conducting the 27th Annual Educational Convention starting today. Guided by a theme, “Our students will be […]
Team Palau Olympic athletes arrived in Tokyo
Olympic athletes from Palau arrived yesterday afternoon in Tokyo, Japan for the 2020 Olympic Games. The team went through the airport protocols including testing for COVId-19, according […]
OEK seeks payment from Our Oceans for Ngarachamayong Cultural Center
Both houses of the Olbiil era Kelulau (OEK) had requested the Ministry of Finance for rental payment for the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center that both Senate and House of Delegates have used as their satellite offices in Koror since the renovation of the old OEK building started last February. In their letter to Ministry of Finance, […]
Taiwan to sponsor Palau 27th Independence Day Fireworks Display
On July 13, 2021, Ambassador Wallace M.G. Chow of the ROC (Taiwan) presented a check of fifty thousand US dollars to Vice President and Minister of State J. Uduch Sengebau Senior at the witness of President Surangel Whipps, Jr. to sponsor Palau 27th Independence Day fireworks display. The donation demonstrates the comprehensive and substantive partnership […]
IOM provides handwashing items to MOE
Koror, Palau – July 15, 2021: Building off the strong partnership the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has established with the Ministry of Education […]
Donation from Santo Camillus Group
They donated a case of eggs for the BNH kitchen for hospital patients.
‘Pacific businesses in dire situation’
SUVA (FIJI TIMES)—Business survivability in the Pacific is on the line and the situation has become more dire compared with last year. This was made known by the Pacific Islands Private Sector […]
West Papua patients turned away from hospitals as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
JAYAPURA (ABC)—Hospitals in Indonesia’s Papua and West Papua provinces are being overwhelmed by the devastating COVID-19 outbreak which is spreading across the country. Until now, Papua and West Papua have largely been […]
FSM Gov’t Awards Second Round of Social Protection Community Grants
Palikir, Pohnpei—On July 14th, 2021 the Honorable Marcus Samo—Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs—presented Certificates of Award to local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on […]
U.S, FSM gear up for ‘high-level’ defence talks in Hawaii
HONOLULU (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo will meet with American officials in Hawaii to discuss regional security and defence strategies in […]
Morrison left out on Pacific rim over climate diplomacy
By Wesly Morgan The first national leader to congratulate Joe Biden on his election as U.S President […]
Survivors recall escape, ponder future after Europe’s floods
PEPINSTER, Belgium (AP) — Paul and Madeline Brasseur were at home with their two sons in the […]
American father, son sent to Japan prison in Ghosn escape
TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court handed down prison terms for the […]
Man faces 1st sentencing for felony in riot at US Capitol
CHICAGO (AP) — A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber […]
Japan girds for a surreal Olympics, and questions are plenty
TOKYO (AP) — After a yearlong delay and months of hand-wringing that […]
PNG Prime Minister plans to visit Micronesia
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is planning to visit Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), […]
US INDOPACOM supports Palau in combating financial crimes
Technology brings significant improvements to people’s lives but it also has negative repercussions. This was a common […]
VP Senior refutes president, blames OOPS for disorganization
Vice President J. Uduch Senior refuted President Surangel Whipps Jr. ‘s list of concerns against the State […]
Bill to put strict oversight on fiscal management and gov’t debt introduced
A bill to proposing to improve government fiscal responsibility, debt management procedures and enhance budget reserve funds […]
Re-opening PNMS to foreign fishing mulled
Once again, a proposal to amend the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act (PNMS), a landmark conservation legislation […]
A home to come back to
A Palauan single mom had moved to Palau a few years ago with her two kids for the purpose of taking care […]
The Christian Right Is in Decline, and It’s Taking America With It
By Michelle Goldberg Opinion Columnist @2021 The New York Times Company The presidency of George W. Bush may have been the high point […]
Summer Travel Is Back. Earth Can’t Handle It.
To cruise or not to cruise? To safari or stay put? To fly — perchance to hang glide or kite surf into […]
Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow-flow of vaccine doses from around […]
Indian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss border standoff
NEW DELHI (AP) — The foreign ministers of India and China met in Tajikistan on Wednesday with New Delhi stressing that a military standoff along a […]
Samoa Media alliance calls for journalists’ protection
APIA, (SAMOA OBSERVER) — The Samoa Alliance of Media Practitioners for Development (SAMPOD) has condemned political attacks against Samoan women journalists and called on the United […]
High freight costs toughens export opportunities amid pandemic impacts – PIPSO
SUVA, (FIJI TIMES) — High freight costs in the midst of COVID-19 impacts have toughened export opportunities. Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisations vice-chairperson Jennifer Ula-Fruean made […]
Violators of FSM EPA Regulations to be blacklisted
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has issued new regulations in accordance with Section 418 of Title 55 […]
U.S lawmakers seeking to cut funding for Guam-based missile defense programme
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Members of the U.S House appropriations committee are seeking to strike off funding for the Guam-based missile […]
Middleton sends Bucks past Suns to tie NBA Finals at 2-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is an All-Star with unwavering confidence in his shot, always believing that no matter how poorly he starts […]
Palau Olympic Team meets Rubekul Belau
Olympic Team Palau met with Rubekul Belau before leaving to Tokyo Olympic Games. The courtesy meeting was to present the three athletes and […]
OneReef, Hatohobei – Sonsorol Traditional Stewardship Summer Program
OneReef – Hatohobei (Helen Reef) – Sonsorol Traditional Stewardship Summer Program conducted by groups of elders from Hatohobei and Sonsorol including Helen Reef […]
Lean FY 2022 budget proposal submitted
A lean FY 2022 proposed budget was submitted to Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) yesterday indicating tougher times ahead. It authorized $89 million and […]
US military visits not a response to any threat, Army commander says
The United States military presence in Palau is not a response to any immediate threat, according […]
Japan’s Coast Guard Training Vessel Kojima Visits
Japan’s Coast Guard training vessel “Kojima” arrived in Palau last Friday, July 9th as part its […]
Whipps calls out VP Senior on “concerns” with State Ministry
President Surangel Whipps Jr. last week called Vice President J. Uduch Senior out on the number […]
Gov‘t establish a dedicated Economic Office under MOF
An office dedicated to monitor and report on the economic […]
Remengesau to be featured at One Young World Summit
Former President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. is one of 17 […]
Visit of Japan Coast Guard Ship ‘KOJIMA’ to Palau
On July 9th, the Japan Coast Guard training ship ‘Kojima’ […]
Unprecedented broadcast coverage and digital innovation to connect fans around the world to the magic of Tokyo 2020
Whilst spectators may not be able to attend Tokyo 2020 […]
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
STUART, Fla. (AP) — More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded […]
Pfizer to discuss vaccine booster with US officials Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s […]
Palau Swimming Association Team Palau breaks four swimming national relay records
With Belau Games serving as our National Championships for swimming, the National Team Swimmers were […]
Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with […]
Wanted: NMA volunteers
SAIPAN, 12 JULY 2021 (SAIPAN TRIBUNE)—Northern Marianas Athletics is looking for volunteers to help the […]
Gov’t to assist nonresident workers with affected jobs as result of COVID
Starting Monday, July 12, government will assist non-resident workers whose jobs have been affected due […]
Whipps urges bold action from world leaders to ensure survival from climate change
President Surangel Whipps Jr. called on world leaders to set aside differing political views and collaborate on a bold climate action. The president is among the Pacific leaders […]
US Army generals to visit Palau this weekend
The United States Department of Defense (DOD) will be briefing President Surangel Whipps Jr. and Vice President J. Uduch Sengebau Senior of the US military’s projects on Peleliu […]
Kayangel Solar Hybrid System Wins Best Off-Grid Award
The Kayangel Solar Hybrid System was recently awarded Best Off-Grid Renewable System at the Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand’s (SEANZ) 2021 Energy Awards on July 2, 2021. […]
PGI Inc. celebrates long-awaited EQPB permit with Aimeliik leaders and EQPB
Palau Golf Inc. with Aimeliik State government leadership, Aimeliik State Public Land Authority and EQPB Board members and guests held […]
Chiefs support continued ban on Maml and restricted harvest of Kemedukl
The Council of Chiefs (COC)of the Republic of Palau, in response to Senate Bill 11-33, which seeks to allow two-month […]
2nd phase of Tebadel waterline to start soon: Obichang
The 2nd Phase of the Tebadel Waterline Distribution project worth over $800,000 is scheduled to start this July and to […]
UK Ambassador revisit Palau despite pandemic challenges
United Kingdom Ambassador Daniel Pruce to Philippines and Palau but based in Manila, Philippines, made effort to visit Palau before […]
Advancing together in Asia and the Pacific
Integrated approaches for climate-resilient development supported by UNDP are improving lives and livelihoods – and protecting the planet – as nations race to address the climate crisis BANGKOK, (UNDP)—The climate crisis has put the very future of […]
Team Palau readies for the Olympic Games
Team Palau to the Olympic Games readies themselves to travel on 19th of July to the Tokyo Olympic Games. “Vigorous work and diligent travel arrangements are conducted to ensure safety and COVID safe for athletes, coaches and […]
Children face threat of sex, labor trafficking in Fiji: U.S trafficking in persons report
SUVA (FIJI TIMES) — Children as young as 12 years old in Fiji were being exploited in sex trafficking, according to the Annual United States Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report released last week. “Observers […]
Vaccine tourists arrive in Guam from Taiwan
HAGATNA (GUAM PACIFIC DAILY NEWS) — The first large group of “Air V&V” tourists from Taiwan arrived in Guam Tuesday afternoon aboard an Eva Air charter flight — a […]
COVID variants ‘winning the race against vaccines’ warns WHO chief
GENEVA (UN NEWS CENTRE)—Variants like Delta are “currently winning the race against vaccines” said the World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday, pinning the blame squarely […]
Virus outbreak straining Fiji’s medical system
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fiji’s medical system is showing signs of strain as a coronavirus outbreak grows. The Pacific island nation reported a record 791 new daily cases and […]
Palauan university graduates return home for their PNSB internship leading to local employment
Palau’s investment in terms of scholarships for higher education is paying off with the return of many young people who have completed their college and university degrees abroad. These […]
BOG® launches TASI Bank
Focused on commercial banking in California region Hagåtña, Guam — Today, Bank of Guam (BOG) announced the rebrand of its San Francisco branch as TASI Bank, a Division of […]
Taiwan Embassy donated $1,000 to support Tennis Tournament
Taiwan Ambassador Wallace M.G. Chow donated a check of 1,000 US Dollars to President of Palau Tennis Federation (PTF) and Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil on July 6, 2021 in support of the Federation’s efforts to host Belau Games and an upcoming tennis tournament this July. The Embassy wishes PTF every success in hosting the tennis […]
Micronesia to lose access to Pacific-led resilience fund if it leaves PIF
Communities in Palau could lose financing access to the homegrown Pacific islands Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) if Micronesia leaves the Pacific […]
Feeding dolphins, a struggle during a pandemic: Dolphins Pacific
It is a struggle to keep Dolphin Pacific’s dolphins fed regularly considering low budget and unavailable supplies but employees there try […]
Tax reform bill to cause mass termination of leases says KSG/KSPLA
Koror State Governor’s Office and Koror State Public Land Authority believe that the proposed tax reform measure if passed as is, […]
Belau National Hospital to be run by a “semi-autonomous” body pushed
A bill proposing to remove Belau National Hospital and affiliated services from the Ministry of Health, and have it operated by […]
Whipps says Japan’s “people to people exchange“ strengthen ties with Pacific region
President Surangel Whipps Jr. said the people to people exchange initiative between Japan and Pacific Island countries through the Pacific Islands […]
Olympic Day celebrated
Palau Track and Field Team celebrated Olympic Day on Friday, July 2nd, 2021 in recognition of the Olympics and Palau’s participation […]
UOG’s business programs earn spots on US News & World Report and Eduniversal rankings
The University of Guam’s Master of Public Administration and Professional Master of Business Administration programs are […]
Coral Reef Rehabilitation Project deploys 240 corals near Ngerchong Island
Since 2018, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has been partnering with the Koror State […]
PICRC launches “Berius el Chais” talk show on Palau Wave Radio
On Tuesday, June 29, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) launched its Talk Show with the […]
2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue Between the FSM & Australia Focuses on IUU Fishing, FSM Maritime Security
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The 2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) […]
We denigrate AstraZeneca at our Pacific family’s peril
Opinion by Edward Cavanough SYDNEY (SMH) — In 2019, when I was travelling in rural Solomon […]
Japan offers 3 million vaccine doses at Pacific Islands Summit
TOKYO, 05 JULY 2021 (KYODO)—Japan will provide Pacific island nations and territories with 3 million doses […]
Mortuary at Fiji’s largest hospital full as COVID-19 cases surge
SUVA, 05 JULY 2021 (REUTERS/NEWSHUB) — The mortuary at Fiji’s largest hospital is now full, the […]
Japan searches for dozens missing in resort town mudslide
ATAMI, Japan (AP) — Rescue workers slogged through mud and debris Monday looking for dozens feared missing after a giant landslide ripped through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least three people.Eighty people were still unaccounted for, according to Shizuoka […]
Scale, details of massive Kaseya ransomware attack emerge
BOSTON (AP) — Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record, with some details emerging about how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.An affiliate of […]
Philippine military’s worst air disaster kills 50, wounds 49
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine troops found the last five dead from the crash of a transport aircraft in the south, raising the death toll to 50 in the military’s […]
Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and pitcher.The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way sensation […]
Getting Athletes to Pandemic Olympics Is a Logistical Nightmare
SUVA/TOKYO, 05 JULY 2021 (REUTERS)—Ensuring 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries descend on one chosen city over the course of 16 days is a logistical challenge at the best […]
Tokyo 2020 could prevent fans from attending evening events at Olympics (Inside the Games)
Tokyo 2020 is considering preventing spectators from attending evening events amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been claimed.The Yomiuri Shimbun reported organisers have made the request ahead of talks next week.The talks are expected to be between Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa […]
Police officers are prohibited from public office says BPS
Bureau of Public Safety says that police officers are prohibited by regulations from being candidates for public office or hold elected office while employed with Bureau of Public Safety.In a memorandum issued to six […]
RISL celebrates 9th year as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rock Island Southern Lagoon (RISL) of Koror State celebrated its 9th year as UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting some of the unique contributions of RISL and conduct highly effective public awareness activities on June […]
3 filed petitions for governorship of Ngaraard State
Three candidates for the seat of Governor of Ngaraard State, filed their petition yesterday, the deadline for filing for the upcoming Ngaraard State general election. The candidates include […]
COVID-19, mounting debts, high on agenda of Pacific leaders in upcoming Economics Ministers Meeting
Debt and recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19 dominate the agenda of the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM). Denton Rarawa, Senior Economic Adviser at […]
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Aimeliik State marks its 38th Constitution’s anniversary
Aimeliik State leaders, past and present and two of the living framers of its Constitution joined to mark the 38th anniversary of the State’s Constitution last evening, July 1st, 2021. “We are fortunate that we still have two of the original framers of our Constitution with us today and wish them good health,” stated Rengulbai […]
UNDP ranks Palau 50th on Human Development Index
United National Development Program (UNDP) ranks Palau 50th on the Human Development Index (HDI). The program measures achievement in three dimensions of human development, long and healthy life, knowledge and quality of life. Development index cover inequality, gender equality, poverty, women empowerment, environmental sustainability and socioeconomic sustainability. Gender equality for example, at looks number of […]
Fiji records 431 new cases of COVID-19; two deaths reported
SUVA (PACNEWS)—Fiji has reported 431 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths related to COVID-19 Thursday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong said these new cases are from the Central and Western Divisions. “There […]
COVID-19 impact on tourism could deal $4 trillion blow to global economy: UN report
GENEV A (UN NEWS CENTRE) — The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism could result in a more than US$4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said […]
TRAFFIC SAFETY TIPS:
Our traffic congestions are caused by too many motorists and very few alternate highways or roadways. To be able to manage this congestion during peak travel hours the Middle Lane or center lane on […]
Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers 130-103, into NBA Finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tears welled in Chris Paul’s eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can’t give up now. Not when, after 16 years, he will finally play for an NBA title. Paul […]
Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was done early. Jared Walsh and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels certainly were not. The later it got, the better they played. Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman […]
Samoa caretaker govt pull country’s team from Tokyo Olympics
APIA (RNZ PACIFIC) — Samoa’s caretaker government has said the country’s athletes will not be competing at the Tokyo Olympics. However, the team has not been officially notified of any withdrawal. A meeting is scheduled this afternoon to discuss […]
PCS and MOE Conduct Ocean Education Training for 7th and 9th Grade Teachers Koror, Palau […]
FSM Citizens Awarded Prestigious Graduate Scholarships to Sophia University
TOKYO, JAPAN – Two citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have been awarded […]
Applications open for the Australian Embassy’s small community grants program
Applications for the Australian Embassy’s small community grants program are open from 1 July to […]
They relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they’re battling outbreaks.
More than 90 countries are using Covid shots from China. Experts say recent infections in […]
Japan-Palau Leaders Video Teleconference Meeting
On June 29, commencing at 4:25 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. […]
Israel scrambles to curb jump in COVID infections
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel, a world leader in coronavirus vaccinations, […]
New generation protests Pacific’s nuclear legacy 75 years on
MAJURO (AFP) — Seventy-five years after the U.S military began using the […]
Imports dropped 40% in 1st Quarter reflecting pandemic impact
Total imports to the Republic of Palau dropped by 40.9% this 1st […]
Victor nominated to head MAFE
Steven Victor has been nominated to head the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (MAFE) by President Surangel Whipps Jr. The ministerial appointment has been sent to Senate and pending their consent.Steven Victor is currently the Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for the region covering Palau, Guam, Northern Marianas, FSM, Marshall Islands and American […]
Virtual Interaction between the Minister of State for External Affairs and the Vice President & Minister of State of Republic of Palau
The Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan held a virtual interaction with Hon’ble J Uduch Sengebau Senior, Vice President and Minister of State of the Republic of Palau today. The Ministers reviewed the progress made in our bilateral relations and the ongoing development cooperation between India and Palau, including through the Forum […]
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President Panuelo launches Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming; $7,000,000 to be distributed to eligible households
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 8th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—launched the Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Program. Developed by President Panuelo and funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), […]
Australian Ambassador Visits the Classroom at the Center
On June 23, Australian Ambassador Richelle Turner visited the Palau International Coral Reef Center(PICRC) and toured the newly renovated student laboratory and classroom. The Government of Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) awarded a 10,000 […]
PVA assists with Marketing Material for Angaur State
Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) takes next steps to assist Angaur State, who is part of PVA’s Alii Pass program, with developing marketing material.The Alii Pass program was set in motion by PVA in 2019 […]
2021 Palauan Graduates at Eastern Oregon University
As we end the school year at Eastern Oregon University, I wanted to share and honor our Palauan Eastern Oregon University Grads and the parents/support system that […]
Belau National Museum
If you are a crafter, artist, and musician interested in improving your skills and gaining knowledge of product development, branding, and supply chain, please contact Meked Besebes […]
Emotional Hunger
What is most personal is most general. ~CARL ROGERS I’ve been watching Netfix “Downton Abbey”. It’s a drama of human beings from different classes of people in […]
Strengthening Pacific Island countries’ financial sector amid COVID-19
By Katia D’Hulster, Geof Mortlock and Owen Nie SYDNEY (WORLD […]
Compact Trust Fund Nearing One Billion Dollars; “In 2022, We Can Expect our FSM-US Trust Fund to Reach One Billion Dollars” President Panuelo Says
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Trust Fund Committee for the Trust Fund for […]
Fiji records 262 new cases of COVID-19, 7.4 percent positivity rate
SUVA (FIJI TIMES/FBC NEWS) — Fiji recorded 262 new cases […]
World Health Organisation warns of new COVID variant
GENEVA/SUVA (FBC NEWS) — The World Health Organisation(WHO) has warned […]
We’ll resolve Samoa’s crisis using ‘Pacific way’: Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says they […]
Rescuers stay hopeful about finding more survivors in rubble
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers digging feverishly for a fifth day Monday stressed that they could still find survivors in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive since the first day the structure fell.The death toll rose by […]
German city holds memorial to victims of knife attack
BERLIN (AP) — The German city of Wuerzburg on Sunday held a memorial service for the victims of a brutal knife attack that left three women dead, while questions about […]
20 people found dead on boat drifting in Turks and Caicos
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (AP) — A boat was found drifting about a mile off Grand Turk island with 20 dead people on board, including two children, authorities in the […]
Chamber hosts the first Women-in-business mixer
Over 60 women across all age groups and business interests gathered for a business network/mixer event hosted by Palau Chamber of Commerce […]
Government close WIOA Office without warning, employees under investigation
On Tuesday afternoon, police officers descended without warning on WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act) office, a US federal government grant program at […]
CDC expert says Palau has beaten COVID
Dr. W. Thane Hancock MD MPH, a career epidemiology field officer for US affiliated Pacific Islands with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that Palau is one of the first countries to have beaten covid. “Palau has done an amazing job vaccinating their community and, in my opinion, have ended the COVID […]
Livestock farmers frustrated with BOA report on livestock
Palau’s livestock farmers, especially those with piggery farms, express frustrations with Bureau of Agriculture with what they say “lack of good planning and management” of the livestock […]
New PIF head Puna says unity in the region will be a priority
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Henry Puna said he will continue to champion for unity in the region, amid the leadership row that […]
Maui looks to Palau in effort to manage influx of tourists
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — As some on Maui become overwhelmed by an influx of visitors, the first in a series […]
Athlete earned 24 gold medals in one Belau Game
By:Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Going home with 24 gold medals in his hands, Jericho Maido made his team, Team Koror exceptionally proud. […]
Join Palau Swimming on Saturday for World Aquatics Day 2021
“Aquatics Inspired!” On the heels of a successful Belau Games swimming competition, Palau Swimming Association invites the public to join the annual World Aquatics Day celebration this Saturday (June 26th). The day will be observed at the Palau Open Water competition and Leg Three of the 2021 Open Water Grand Prix hosted by Palau Pacific […]
Expert: Transgender Olympic athlete could polarize opinion
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A U.S. expert on transgender rights and politics says the participation of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire other trans athletes but could also become a focus for conservative activists who oppose greater LGBTQ rights and freedoms. Dr. Jami Taylor, professor of political science at […]
Guam moves closer to first ever Asia Cup
HAGATNA (RNZ PACIFIC) —The Guam men’s basketball team is now just one step away from their first appearance at the Asia Cup. The U.S territory beat Hong Kong in back to back games earlier this month to secure third place in their qualifying group, and set up an effective winner-take-all showdown against Chinese Taipei in […]
John McAfee, software pioneer turned fugitive, dead at 75
John McAfee, the outlandish security software pioneer who tried to live life as a hedonistic outsider while running from a host of legal troubles, was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona on Wednesday. His death came just hours after a Spanish court announced that it had approved his extradition to the United States to face […]
Why Asia, the Pandemic Champion, Remains Miles Away From the Finish Line
While the United States edges toward normalcy, countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia […]
Calls grow to evacuate Afghans to Guam as US troops leave
SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the chaotic, final hours of the Vietnam War, the […]
Fiji records highest daily total of 279 COVID-19 cases and reports four deaths
SUVA, (FIJI TIMES/FBC NEWS) — Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive […]
Churches warn against misuse of theology to prevent Covid-19 vaccination and protocols
SUVA (PCC/ISLNDS BUSINESS) — Pacific churches have called on Christian leaders not to take […]
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation criminally charged for unlawful removal of shark fins
POHNNPEI,FSMIS) — The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (TMC) has been charged with unlawful removal of […]
Mothers are holders of traditional knowledge
SUVA, (SPC) — In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) has coordinated the 14th […]
Cinderella Complex
I love fairy tales because they are about transformation. Before anything gets better, they will get worse. Transformation […]
Ngarabaimelekeong accepts Rechelbang as Olikong
On Saturday, the Ngarabaimelekeong (traditional council of chiefs of Melekeok) gathered at their Bai to accept a new […]
Koror sweeps Gold, tops medal counts in BG 2021
Koror State tops the number of gold medals won in the 2021 Belau Games, with total of 102 […]
Wife sentenced for drug conviction, Uehara gets guilty verdict from unanimous jury
On June 18th, a unanimous jury declared Aiken Uehara guilty on one count of Trafficking of a Controlled […]
Ambassador of Hungary to Palau presents credentials to President Whipps
Palau count among its 97 allies and friends, the country of Hungary, in eastern Europe, Budapest is its […]
Travel to Palau eased for vaccinated travelers
Starting July 4th, a traveler will only need to present required documentation to airline or airline representative in […]
Body of 56-year old man found in ocean at Malakal
A man found death and floating in the ocean near Marine Law port in Malakal last Friday was identified as 56-year old Frank Hilbert from Ngebekuu, Ngerbeched.He was reported missing by his family on Thursday, June 17 after he failed to return home on Tuesday. Search of his regular hangouts commenced on Thursday and on […]
Complete Street project can help combat climate change
The Complete Streets Walkability Road Project can help combat climate change, which will encourage commuters to drive less […]
Death at sea: the fisheries inspectors who never came home
KOROR (THE GUARDIAN)—In his last email to his family, Eritara Aati Kaierua told them he loved them and […]
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY RELOCATED TO DOWNTOWN KOROR
We are pleased to announce the Australian Embassy has moved to our new premise in the RT Building […]
Value of UNDP-Palau Partnership Confirmed by Vice-President Sengebau Senior
(Suva, Fiji) – The UN Development Programme and the Government of Palau held their Annual Programme Review (APR) meeting on Tuesday 15 June. Senior […]
The Day After
One of Jung’s most famous declarations is “I’d rather be whole than good.” Owning all of ourselves (the good with bad) brings us to […]
Earth is trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA says
WASHINGTON (THE GUARDIAN) — The Earth is trapping nearly twice as much heat as it did in 2005, according to new research, described as an “unprecedented” increase amid the climate crisis.Scientists from NASA, the U.S space agency, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reported in a new study that Earth’s “energy imbalance approximately […]
New Zealand boosts support to Fiji for COVID-19 impact, Six AUSMAT members to arrive in Fiji today
New Zealand is providing additional support to Fiji to mitigate the effects of the current COVID-19 outbreak on vulnerable households, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.“Recognising the increasingly challenging situation in Fiji, Aotearoa will provide an additional package of assistance to support the Government of Fiji and Fijians most affected by the current outbreak,” Nanaia […]
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António Guterres secures second term as UN Secretary-General, calls for new era of ‘solidarity and equality’
NEW YORK (UN NEWS CENTRE) — António Guterres was on Friday re-appointed to […]
Marshall Islands sees spike in domestic violence, depression, drug misuse
MAJURO, 21 JUNE 2021 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The Marshall Islands is one of […]
Vaccines donated next year, ‘too late for those who are dying today’
GENEVA, 21 JUNE 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Millions more COVID vaccines need […]
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New leaders, new era: US-Israel relations reach crossroads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Their countries at crossroads, the new leaders of the United States and Israel have inherited a relationship that is at once imperiled by increasingly partisan domestic political considerations and deeply bound in history and an engrained recognition that they need each other.How President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett manage that […]
Analysis proposed for hemodialysis and catastrophic coverage under NHI
Palau continues to be in the top 10 list of countries with highest obesity rates with reported average BMI of 29.4. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) cases is rising in Palau across all age groups and NCD related illness is major cause of death in Palau. As such, related medical services such as hemodialysis treatment is expected […]
All systems go: Radar in Palau moves ahead
KOROR (MARIANAAS BUSINESS JOURNAL)—Palau President Surangel S. Whipps wants an increased U.S. military presence in Palau’s strategic location in a volatile geo-political area. So does the U.S. It’s no secret that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command plans an air defense system in Guam and radar systems in Palau, as well as space-based radars. While the command […]
SKH Doctors provide medical assistance in Palau
June 17, 2021- Two doctors from the Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial Hospital (SKH) were recently in Palau providing medical assistance at the Belau National Hospital. Dr. Huang Yuan-Fu is a pulmonologist (a doctor who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system—lungs and other organs needed for breathing) who […]
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Fijian doctor in Australia concerned about growing cases of COVID-19 and rise in conspiracy theories
SYDNEY (ABC) — As Fiji records its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases with […]
Australia delivers 13,000 AstraZeneca vaccines to Solomon Islands
HONIARa (SOLOMON STAR) — The Australia High Commission to Solomon Islands Dr Lachlan Strahan […]
Transmission allows for virus to become stronger: WHO
GENEVA (FBC NEWS) — The COVID-19 virus is not trying to kill us as […]
The mice that roared: how eight tiny countries took on foreign fishing fleets
SYDNEY1 (THE GUARDIAN) — It has been described as “the most remarkable achievement of […]
Belau Games Close on Sunday June 20th with over 1000 medals presented to Athletes in more 200 event
The 2021 Belau National Games will close on Sunday, June 20th at the Palau […]
Simpson eyes encore after missing cut at Olympic swim trials
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Pop singer Cody Simpson finished last in the 100-meter butterfly […]
CNMI golf federation to hold national team try-outs
SAIPAN 1 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The CNMI Federation of Golf Associations said the national […]
Secrets of the Sanctuary
On January 1st, 2020 the Palau National Marine Sanctuary became one of the […]
US Open tennis tournament to allow 100% fan capacity in 2021
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will allow 100% spectator capacity throughout its entire two […]
Biden trip takeaways: Respect, optimism, some skepticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s first overseas trip put […]
Sonsorol leads overall, Airai has most gold medals
Belau Games 2021 is heating up, with elimination rounds in […]
Car safety bill re-introduced
A bill mandating child restrains (children car seats) and wearing […]
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Chamber of Commerce urges occupancy tax cut under the proposed tax reform
The Palau Chamber of Commerce (PCOC) urges the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) to lower the occupancy tax rate, to ease the additional tax burden the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Act COVID -19 could pose on hotels. In a letter to Sen. Rukebai Inabo, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, the Palau Chamber […]
Bill to limit PPLA’s authority introduced
Palau Public Land Authority (PPLA) has issued 83 land leases in 4 States, Airai, Koror, Ngarchelong and Ngchesar. Out of 83, 77 are residential leases and 6 are commercial leases. Senate bill 11-11 proposes to remove national government’s authority to lease or sell public lands and to mandate PPLA to transfer public lands that are […]
Resolution urge President to withhold ADB payments for KASP loan
A proposed Senate Joint Resolution 11-9 urges President Surangel Whipps Jr. to withhold payments to Asian Development Bank for the Koror-Airai Sanitation Project Loan until issues raised by the Palau Public Auditor’s audit of the project are resolved.The resolution states that the Office of Public Auditor has reported number of issues relating to the implementation […]
Civil society cites gap in information dissemination from gov’t
Civil society organizations in Palau held virtual meeting with UN Resident Ambassador and UN Resident Coordinator on June 11th, to look at ways to deepen the cooperation between civil society, government and the UN in order to advance Palau’s development goals.Looking into the next 18 months, civil society was asked to identify what gaps need […]
Biorepository at UOG receives 30,000-specimen coral collection
A biorepository of Micronesian marine specimens at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory is welcoming its largest addition yet — a private collection of around 30,000 coral specimens from Richard Randall, a UOG professor emeritus of marine biology.The facility — the Guam Ecosystems Collaboratorium for Corals and Oceans (GECCO) Biorepository — is both a physical […]
Taiwan Embassy Donates to Ebiil Society, Inc.
The Taiwan Embassy donates $1,000 to Ebiil Society, Inc. in support of Camp Ebiil 2021. Once again, Taiwan shows commitment in supporting grassroots organization promoting and protecting Palau’s Environment. The Taiwan Embassy and Ebiil Society, Inc. have had a strong partnership in supporting youth ambassador programs for both Palau and Taiwan and continues to strengthen […]
ATE or defense (?)
“Self awareness reminds us that there is no destination to our journey. The process itself is destiny.” ~UnknownSelf loathing is quite subtle and deceiving that you’re unaware of it until you find yourself running around like that hamster- busy running but going nowhere. Or that infamous dog trying to catch his own tail. It’s an […]
Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders Issues Summit Communiqué
Leaders identify pandemic recovery, climate change, sustainable development as top priorities HONOLULU, 14 JUNE 2021 (EWC)—The leaders of 11 nations and territories across the Pacific have issued a group communiqué following a two-day online gathering of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders, or PICL. During the June 1-2 summit, a new group of Pacific Island […]
Landmark G7 agreement pledges 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, half by end-2021
LONDON, 14 JUNE 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — A senior UN official welcomed on Sunday, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialised nations’ commitment to immediately share at least 870 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, supporting global access and helping to end the acute phase of the pandemic.“Equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines represents the clearest […]
Marshalls vaccinates fishermen in Majuro
MAJURO, 14 JUNE 2021 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The Marshall Islands launched Covid-19 vaccinations for commercial fishermen temporarily in port Majuro this past week — possibly the first Pacific island to vaccinate fishermen.With the country vaccination programme nearing 80 percent completion for the two urban centres, and public health teams now conducting vaccinations for remote outer […]
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Recent publication by PICRC and University of the Ryukyus shows potential adaption of corals in Ngermid Bay to Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification (OA) is a reduction in the pH of the ocean over time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the earth’s atmosphere. OA reduces the amount of the calcium carbonate available, which marine organisms need to build their shells or skeletons. Marine organisms such as corals, clams, crabs and other shellfish […]
Two Palauan Students awarded scholarship to study in Japan
The Government of Japan has accepted two Palauan students, Ms. Berrous Rekemesik and Mr. Kenelly Rekemel to study in Japan under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) scholarship. Both students applied for the Specialized Training College Program, a three year program which includes one year of Japanese language studies. […]
Local governance strengthening project
Aimeliik State became the third recipient of the Public Finance Management (PFM) 1 on 1 Consultation through the Local Governance Strengthening Project (LGSP). The PFM 1 on 1 Consultation is a two days table top discussion facilitated by the Bureau of Domestic Affairs to provide for the adequate venue and support for the Office of […]
PICRC publishes a new scientific paper on the status of reef fish stocks in Palau
The enormous importance of reef fish to Palauans for sustenance, cultural practices and livelihood, necessitates regular monitoring to keep track of the status of their population, size and diversity, especially with the more targeted commercially important fishes. In 2017, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) initiated its nation-wide monitoring program to determine the status […]
PICRC Researchers to present at the Ocean Observations and Data Applications for the Pacific Islands Meeting
The increasing ocean acidification (OA) due to higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), has prompted greater concern and interest among policy makers and scientists in the Pacific region to increase collaboration and cooperation to find solutions and minimize the negative impacts of OA. Part of this effort is a series of regional workshops and meetings […]
BankGuam Holding Company Declares Dividends
Hagatna, Guam – BankGuam Holding Company (BKGMF) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share for the holders of its common stock and a div- idend payment to the holders of the Company’s 5.5% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Noncumulative Pre- ferred Stock, Series A, at its Board’s regular meeting […]
The James Amboi Foundation
Ngermetengel, Ngeremlengui – The James Amboi Foundation is pleased to announce that Mr. Aresson Bukurrou “Buku” Reyers is the recipient of this year’s JAF Education Scholarship.The JAF officers and members would like to congratulate Mr. Reyers on receiving the JAF Scholarship of five hundred dollars ($500) and hope this scholarship opens the gateway to bright […]
Imade Tellei joins PICRC as an Executive Coordinator
Adeeshia “Imade” Tellei joined the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) on May 10, 2021, as an Executive Coordinator. Ms. Tellei works in the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to support and coordinate PICRC’s management and administrative functions. As an Executive Coordinator, Ms. Tellei will report directly to the CEO of PICRC. Ms. […]
Strengthening coordination and enforcement among protected areas
In 2019, the Protected Areas Network (PAN) initiated joint efforts with the Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection that aims to create a training program to enhance enforcement coordination and develop a conservation academy curriculum for PAN Rangers. The collaborative project is meant to (1) improve capacity building to support enforcement and […]
Japanese Government Scholarships for SY2022
Applications for three (3) types of Japanese Government Scholarships annually offered in Palau through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) are now available at the Embassy of Japan. These scholarships are offered for Research (Postgraduate), Undergraduate and Specialized Training College Programs. All three programs are full scholarship programs covering airfare, tuition […]
Opinion
The island with no water: how foreign mining destroyed Banaba
BANABA (THE GUARDIAN) — The last decent rain on Banaba was more than a year ago. Without rain, people on the isolated central Pacific island, which is part of the country of Kiribati, have been forced to rely on a desalination plant for all their water for drinking, bathing and growing crops. But in late […]
Mining in the Pacific: a blessing and a curse
By Lyanne Togiba SYDNEY/HONIARA/PORT MPORESBY (THE GUARDIAN) — Mining is big business in the Pacific.Guardian analysis of trade data can reveal that each year nearly 11m tonnes of fuel and oil (the equivalent of 1100 Eiffel towers) are extracted from the region, 2m tonnes of copper, nickel, manganese and aluminium are mined, and gold worth […]
Working Less Is a Matter of Life and Death
By The Editorial Board @2021 The New York Times Company The 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. Search online “work too much” and you’ll get screenfuls of information about the harmful medical, mental and social consequences of […]
Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity?
Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity? RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS NEWS) — A precautionary approach of two concurrent nodule mines has the potential to provide a major new revenue stream for the Cook Islands of around US$90 million (NZ$124m) per year, writes Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust.In an article concerning the […]
Key role for Pacific media in making corruption commitments accountable
KOROR, (UNPRAC/UNDP)—Pacific journalists will have a key role in making sure commitments by governments at next week’s United Nations Special Session of the General Assembly (UNGASS) on anti-corruption are going to be implemented, regional journalists attested at a pre-UNGASS webinar session from Palau on Wednesday 26 May. Supported by the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption […]
Taking the risk out of blue investments
Images of dying or dead whales stuffed with plastics, sea turtles caught in fishing nets, and seagulls covered in oil underscore the perilous state of our oceans more powerfully than any statistics. More than 90% of global warming from 1971 to 2010 occurred in the oceans, resulting in massive destruction of marine life.If treated as […]
FSM Congress advances its digital capacity to continue functioning online
POHNPEI, 20 MAY 2021 (UNDP)—The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has boosted its digital capacity to continue its sessions and committee meetings online, which it had started last year following the outbreak of COVID-19. The upgrade is being supported through the information and communication technology (ICT) equipment recently handed over to the […]
Strengthening people with disabilities right for inclusive and resilient communities
HONIARA (UNDP) — The UN Development Programme Solomon Islands, under the Outstanding Women initiative, has launched a series of dialogues to discuss community priority issues, including women’s empowerment and social inclusion, climate change and environment. On 18 May, about 80 community members including local leaders, church representatives, and educators participated in the first dialogue which […]
Hope for the best, prepare the worst
It has been quoted by many people in different ways, but the message is always the same. Another version goes, “Pray for the best, prepare for the worst and expect the unexpected.”As we approach the fifteenth (15th) month of COVID-19 pandemic, it has become obvious that this world crisis we are in is not going […]
How conspiracy theories led to Covid vaccine hesitancy in the Pacific
Social media has been flooded with falsehoods about fertility, birth control and surveillance as nations struggle to administer enough doses By Hugh Mcclure SYDNEY, (THE GUARDIAN)–As Papua New Guinea grappled with a monumental outbreak of Covid-19 last month, prime minister James Marape became the first person in the country to receive a dose of the […]
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Seabed mining a disturbing new threat to the Pacific
By Victor Pickering SUVA (GREENPEACE)—Deep Sea mining companies are currently out in the Pacific carrying out tests to prove their industry is safe for the environment. Last week, one of those companies, GSR, lost a 25-tonne robot at the bottom of the ocean. Bearing witness to this and confronting this industry at sea is Victor […]
Seabed mining a disturbing new threat to the Pacific
By Victor Pickering SUVA, 05 MAY 2021 (GREENPEACE)—Deep Sea mining companies are currently out in the Pacific carrying out tests to prove their industry is safe for the environment. Last week, one of those companies, GSR, lost a 25-tonne robot at the bottom of the ocean. Bearing witness to this and confronting this industry at […]
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FSM President Panuelo congratulates new Israel PM Naftali Bennett
POHNPEI, 14 JUNE 2021 (FSMIS)–President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)David W Panuelo Monday sent a letter of congratulations to Naftali […]
Samoa’s longest serving Prime Minister faces citation for contempt of court
APIA, (SAMOA GLOBAL NEWS) — Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi was Tuesday served to appear in Court next week, […]
U.S. says to work with allies to help Pacific islands amid China rivalry
WASHINGTON (REUTERS)–The U.S. policy chief for the Indo-Pacific said on Tuesday the United States aims to work with Japan, New Zealand, Australia […]
Tuna transshipment in Majuro shows first sign of rebound
MAJURO (MARSHALL ISLANDS JOURNAL) — In the wake of the Marshall Islands government dropping its 14-day quarantine period for fishing boats to […]
Fiji reports alarming 83 new positive cases; new cluster in Naitasiri Province
SUVA (FIJI TIMES) — Fiji has recorded an alarmingly high 83 new cases on Sunday, its highest daily figure yet.Ministry of Health […]
‘Digital rights’ key to inclusive post-pandemic recovery: UN experts
GENEVA (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Upholding human rights online must be part of global efforts to recover better following the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case
RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS NEWS) — A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since 21 May, 2021 has tested […]
Guam ‘will support’ hosting Afghan evacuees, if needed
HAGÅTÑA (THE GUAM DAILY POST) — As of Tuesday, Guam GovernorLou Leon Guerrero had not received official word whether Guam will be […]
China’s unprecedented interference in Pacific Islands sees Five Eyes strengthened
CANBERRA/WELLINGTON (4BC NEWS) — New Zealand has reinforced its involvement in the Five Eyes partnership this week in response to recent conduct […]
World News
Americans stand trial in Japan, accused in Ghosn’s escape
TOKYO (AP) — Two Americans who are charged with helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while facing accusations of financial […]
Israel’s new government gets to work after Netanyahu ouster
JERUSALEM (AP) — For the first time in 12 years, Israelis on Monday woke up to a new government and a new […]
Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies
BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden makes his entrance at a NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter […]
New Zealanders Are Flooding Home. Will the Old Problems Push Them Back Out?
More than 50,000 have escaped the pandemic by moving back, offering the country a rare chance to regain talented citizens. But they […]
US drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own review
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own […]
Here Is Who’s Behind the Global Surge in Single-Use Plastic
A new report shows that a surprisingly small number of big companies and banks are behind the manufacturing and financing of much […]
Seoul court rejects slave labor claim against Japanese firms
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Monday rejected a claim by dozens of wartime Korean factory workers and […]
Sports
CNMI Golf federation gets ready for Pacific Mini Games
SAIPAN, 14 JUNE 2021 (MARIANAS VERIRTY)—As part of its preparation for the 2022 Pacific Mini Games that Saipan will host, the CNMI […]
United States officially confirm they will bid for Rugby World Cup
WASHINGTON, 14 JUNE 2021 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—The United States has formally announced that it is going to bid for the Rugby World […]
Palau backs Japan’s effort to stage Tokyo Olympics
Palau is supporting Japan’s plan to proceed with hosting the Tokyo Olympics next month, despite calls to cancel the games. President Surangel […]
Quite The Catch: PSFA President’s Day Derby
Koror, Palau, June 6, 2021 – The Palau Sports Fishing Association (PSFA) celebrated our nation’s leaders in the 2021 President’s Day fishing […]
Seven for Simone; Biles claims another US Gymnastics title
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Simone Biles toned it down. A little anyway. And soared even higher.The 24-year-old gymnastics superstar claimed her […]
Yuka Saso wins US Women’s Open on 3rd playoff hole
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yuka Saso modeled her golf game after Rory McIlroy, spending hours watching videos of his swing before going […]
Belau Games Preparation finalized, and 1st event starts Today, June 3rd
The 13th Belau National Games preparation is getting finalized this week, with opening ceremony set for Thursday June 10th at 5pm at […]
Kicking off this Saturday June 5 – Leg 2 of the 2021 Open Water Grand Prix
Leg 2 of the 2021 Open Water Grand Prix – the Etpison Cup Challenge – kicks off this Saturday June 5 at […]