Palau readies for Independence Day with week-packed activities
Palau readies itself for the 42nd Independence Day celebration themed “A Rengeasek a Ongebleblel a Dikesed” and the 2023 Olechotel Belau Fair. The Ms. Belau Pageant kicks of the activities on…
Proposed FY 2024 Budget anticipates delay in Compact Review funds
The proposed FY 2024 national budget bill expects delay in funding from the Compact Review Agreement signed in April of this year. The budget bill that was submitted to both the…
Stormy weather expected to lift up a bit toward weekend
Gusty winds and spurts of heavy rains will ease up a bit toward the weekend according to the weather forecast from the Palau National Weather Service (NWS) yesterday, 25th of September,…
Improved IOWA Test scores result of new education policies
The improved students’ IOWA test scores are directly related to the new school policies implemented in the last two years, according to Minister Dale Jenkins of the Ministry…
Whipps reiterates support for Taiwan
Palau president Surangel Whipps Jr. reiterated Taiwan’s membership in the United Nations. “We also advocate for change regarding the Republic of China (Taiwan), unjustly excluded from UN processes,…
Shin Kong Hospital Provides Ongoing Medical Support to Palau
From July to September, a medical team from the Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (SKH) conducted specialty clinics at the Belau National Hospital. The ongoing medical support…
Soalablai to attend JICA KCCP training
Antoni Dilkemel Soalablai, Communications Coordinator, at Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, has been accepted to participate in the KCCP Young Leaders SME Development and Promotion B.…
“Meeting of Women in Elected Leadership”
Koror – Elected women officials in the various levels of government in the Republic of Palau convened at the first ever “Meeting of Women in Elected Leadership” on…
The Palau Judiciary is pleased to welcome on-island three Court Counsels
Vicky Cheng is from Toronto, Canada, and attended university at McGill University in Montreal, majoring in International Development Studies and minoring in Economics. During her time in undergrad,…
Solomon Islands PM snubs meeting with U.S president, praises China’s ‘global security initiative’ in UN speech
NEW YORL/HONIARA, 25 SEPTEMBER 2023 (ABC PACIFIC) —Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has declined a White House invitation to meet with U.S President Joe Biden at this…
Seven Pacific Island countries sign UN High Seas Treaty
NEW YORK, 25 SEPTEMBER 2023 (SPREP)– The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has become the first Pacific country to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, also…
WHO: Pacific islands facing a bumpy road toward the ‘Healthy Islands’ vision
NUKU’ALOFA, 25 SEPTEMBER 2023 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —Pacific island states and territories may have emerged from the worst days of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they must also brace…
White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
By JOSH BOAK, STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left…
Photo of the Day
Ambassador Richelle Turner was pleased to attend the launching of Project Okeuid today with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment, Minister Steven Victor. Project Okeuid, will…
Bill to criminalize distribution of sensitive and intimate images passes Senate
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang A bill to criminalize unauthorized distribution of pornographic pictures and videos passed its 3rd and final reading on Tuesday, September 19, in the Senate.…
Whipps says Palau feels the effect of Ukraine invasion by Russia
Calls for Peace and Stability worldwide President Surangel Whipps Jr.…
Senate proposes Continuing Budget Resolution,
House accuses Senate of politicizing budget process Senate passed on…
Gov’t seeks permanent order stopping Uludong and TBN from publishing patient information
The government is seeking a permanent order to stop Moses…
Ngeremlengui State Scholarship for SY 2023-2024 awarded to Vereen
This is the 7th year that the Palau National Scholarship…
Bethania Alumni to support the launching of EBHS Endowment Fundraising on October 13
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, twenty-three alumni of Bethania High…
Japan and Palau sign a Grant Contract for
“The Project for Improvement of Airai Causeway Culvert” to assist…
PCC student, Madrangchar, sheds light on her transformative Japan experience
On September 20, 2023, Palau Community College (PCC) student, Ms.…
Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer If you’re bored with…
Twins overcome Hunter Greene’s 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning…
China secures its fringes by force. Australia should do it by invitation
Opinion by Peter Hartcher SYDNEY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2023 (SMH) —…
Marshall Islands says U.S must address nuclear legacy for deal on future ties
NEW YORK US WIRES) — The president of the Marshall…
Pacific Oceans Commissioner welcomes signing of BBNJ Agreement
By Pita Ligaiula SUVA/NEW YORK (PACNEWS)—Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon…
PSIDS chair President Whipps calls for effective and durable partnerships and scaled-up climate finance
By Pita Ligaiula SUVA/NEW YORK (PACNEWS) — Palau President and chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), Surangel Whipps Jr says the slow progress…
Record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press Australia (AP) — A record number of Australians enrolled to vote in a referendum that would create an Indigenous advocacy body, as…
Palau reaches 20% renewable energy goal
Palau reached the first 20% of its renewable energy goal on July 18th when the Solar Pacific Energy Corporation, Palau’s first Independent Power Producer, connected to…
House bill seeks to allow non-Palauans to obtain Palauan passports under certain circumstances
House Bill 11-109-10 seeks to allow non-Palauan citizens to obtain a Palauan passport under certain circumstances. A passport is a “travel document issued by a country’s…
Gov’t seeks filing date extension on MMHS case; Doctor plaintiff has a litigious history
The government (defendant) has filed seeking an extension of time to file a response to a lawsuit filed by Dr. Lina Algahamdi (plaintiff) against the Ministry…
Pacific foreign ministers said Fukushima issue should be in the PALM and PIF leaders’ meeting
Pacific Foreign Ministers called for “continued dialogue with both the Government of Japan and IAEA” over the release of treated wastewater from the defunct Fukushima power plant over a period of 30…
PPUC asks OEK’s appropriation for upgrade of water systems in Babeldaob
The Palau Public Utilities Corporation ( PPUC) said there is urgency in upgrading small water systems in outlying states, which are old and incapable of providing potable water. In a letter to…
U.S Navy seeking nuclear experts to work at Guam shipyard detachment
HAGATNA, 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—The U.S Navy is hiring more than 570 civilian and military personnel to staff the new shipyard detachment on Guam, which will be in full swing…
PICRC-JICA project team and Ngiwal State Government sign MOU on mangrove ecotourism
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and Ngiwal State Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on mangrove ecotourism promotion in Ngiwal State on September 1, 2023. This one-year commitment will…
MAFE and JICA sign minutes of meeting
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environmental (MAFE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed the Final Minutes of Meeting for an upcoming fruit fly project. With the Minutes…
ALPS treated water: Japan continues transparency for providing data-based safety assurance
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the kind support and friendship that has been extended to me by the people of Palau over the last nine months since I…
ENCOUNTERING GOD
Religion is not a matter of learning how to think about God, but of actually encountering Him. – Brennan Manning I used to struggle to grasp the story of Peter’s encounter with…
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period…
Careers in ocean science beckons to young Pacific women
By Kite Pareti NADI, 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 (ISLANDS BUSINESS) —Pacific young women are taking a…
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With Cooper Kupp sidelined by…
Digital residency program earns over $1 million in revenue in 12 months
The Palau digital residency earned a revenue of $1.03 million in the last 12 months, …
Bureau of Public Safety spiraling downward
Police morale at its lowest The Bureau of Public Safety,…
Palau Targets 100% Managed Ocean Space
(By: Ngewakl Soaladaob) Amid challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Palau suffered significant losses: IMF 2023 Report
(PGST and increase in utility rates contribute to output losses)…
PICRC published five technical reports on Palau’s Marine Protected Areas so far in 2023
To assess the effectiveness of different Marine Protected Areas (MPAs),…
PICRC calls for nominations for the 2024 Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. Environmental Award
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is calling for nominations…
Southern CHC in Peleliu Receives Donation
September 11, 2023- The Republic of Palau Ministry of Health &…
Customs K9 Unit and Juvenile Justice Team Up to conduct Outreach Awareness School Program
As part of the public relations and community engagement efforts, the…
PAWS Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic is going to Kayangel State
Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) alongside Governor Richard Ngiraked is holding…
BNH Doctor Participates in Surgical Training in Australia
September 13, 2023- Dr. Glenda M. Santos, a surgeon from the…
Two Top Taiwan Medalists to train Palauan’s athletes
Two top sports medalists from Taiwan are here to train Palauan’s…
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Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors say
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend in a New York City hotel room left the woman with a fractured…
50 Years Germany in the United Nations
Fifty years ago, on 18 September 1973, by New York’s East River, two German states joined the United Nations. This event was the result of a brief General Assembly resolution – however, it was anything…
Ocean Commissioner pleads for strong leadership and governance
NADI (PACNEWS/PASIFIKA ENVIRONEWS) — The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni has pleaded for strong leadership and governance, backed by sound policy, science and traditional knowledge in the management of our ocean. Speaking at…
Fiji nurses records highest number of resignations
SUVA (FIJI LIVE) — Fiji’s Ministry of Health says that there is a current surge in the loss of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, impacting its ability to deliver the operational plans effectively. Speaking in…
Tuvalu declares nation will remain, even if it disappears due to rising sea levels
FUNAFURI, (ABC PACIFIC) — Tuvalu has made a bold proposition, asserting that it will continue to exist as a country, even if the island disappears due to rising sea levels. This month, it enshrined…
Sydney blanketed by smoke for a 4th day due to hazard reduction burning
SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney was blanketed under thick wood smoke for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday due to hazard reduction burns in preparation for the wildfire season. Australia’s most populous city after Melbourne has recorded some of the world’s…
Hundreds of Guam residents relocate to Denver to work for United
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — More than 460 Guamanians have relocated to Denver to join United Airlines’ ramp agents pool, the Denver Post reported. Quoting an airline executive, the Denver Post said an entry-level employee starts at $20 an hour,…
Taipei Medical Association Donates to Belau National Hospital
September 11, 2023- On Wednesday, September 07, 2023 the Taipei Medical Association (TMA) presented a donation at the Belau National Hospital. The donation of $1,000,000 NTD (about $33,333 USD) was given in support of the Palau Diabetes Prevention Funds. In…
Contractors respond to Q&A on the TACMOR site in Angaur
Contractors working on clearing the TACMOR site in Angaur respond…
Sonsorol governor requested state block grant be earmarked; Lawsuit filed to challenge Sonsorol constitution
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Sonsorol governor Nicholas Aguino has requested…
Economic insecurity in Palau is a concern
National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson said one of the security…
Airai State plans to cost $15 million
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Airai State development plans will cost…
Ceremony Marks Completion of Traditional Canoe
OneReef hosted a special ceremony at Ngetmeduch Park to mark the successful completion of a…
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Partners with Republic of Palau to Host Coastal Resilience Workshop
ASAN, Guam (Sept. 8, 2023) – Palau’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE) and…
Pork products distributed in American Samoa, Hawaii and Palau recalled over lack of import re-inspection
PAGO PAGO (SAMOA NEWS) — AJC International, Inc. of Atlanta, GA,…
Unite for Peace in the World and Taiwan’s Inclusion in the UN
Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan)…
Sadang to attend JICA KCCP Training
Etison Sadang, Jr., Customs Officer II at Port Customs Inspection & Enforcement Division, Ministry of Finance, has been accepted to attend a JICA Knowledge Co-creation Program, Customs Administration. The program aims to enable…
PAWS Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic is going to NGIWAL STATE!
Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) alongside Governor Francisco Melaitau is holding a Spay/Neuter…
UNESCO calls for regulations on AI use in schools
NEW (UN NEWS CENTRE) — The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)…
Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
AP-AS-Biden-Vietnam, 12th Ld-Writethru Sep 11, 2023 11:41 AM – 1166 words By JOSH BOAK…
Small island nations take high-emitting countries to court to protect the ocean
HAMBURG, 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 (THE GUARDIAN) — In a landmark hearing, small island nations disproportionately affected…
Yano’s Market to close after 67 years
After more than half a century, Yano’s Market is closing…
Aimeliik State calls attention to national landfill at budget hearing
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ongoing Senate budget hearings are revealing…
U.S missile defense plans in the Pacific add to risks, China says
By Joe Taitano II HAGTNA, 08 SEPTEMBER 2023 (GUAM DAILY POST) — A…
Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Having become the first team…
Tourists from China tops July arrivals
Chinese tourists are making a comeback in Palau as the top arrivals. According…
Fired doctor sues Ministry of Health
A doctor from Canada who was hired by Palau’s Ministry of Health and…
Forum Fisheries Council (FFC) agree on a distribution formula for funding under the US Tuna Treaty with Pacific Islands
The Forum Fisheries Council (FCC) agreed on a new distribution formula for funding…
WWII American Navy remains discovered in Palau, to be laid to rest
An American Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who served during World War II…
Palau Researcher Joins Expedition to Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
The Palau International Coral Reef Center is joining a month-long research expedition with…
Palau’s reef can slowly recover from the devasting impacts of typhoons, finds new report
A newly published technical report on a 19-year-long study has found that Palau’s…
PAWS Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic is going to Meyuns Hamlet
The Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) alongside Legislator Edwenor Sadang is holding a Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at the Meyuns Hamlet, Koror State from September 6 to September…
Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — Jeanette Kiokun, the tribal clerk for the Qutekcak Native Tribe in Alaska, doesn’t immediately recognize the shriveled,…
JICA holds volunteer activity presentation program
On September 1, the JICA Volunteer Activity Presentation Program was held at the PCC Assembly Hall. This event is held twice a year to deepen the understanding…
Ngirmidol to attend JICA KCCP Training
Daemi Meresob Ngirmidol, Project Coordinator at the Division of Coastal Fisheries, Bureau of Fisheries, has been accepted to attend a JICA Knowledge Co-creation Program called Sustainable Fisheries…
Aryna Sabalenka is about to be No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She could be the new US Open champ, too
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka is going to be the No. 1 player in the WTA rankings next week, replacing Iga Swiatek there. That much is certain. The way Sabalenka is playing at the moment, she might very well supplant Swiatek as the U.S. Open champion, too. In Sabalenka’s first match since being assured…
The Unsung Heroes: Jonah’s Tale and the Importance of Supporting Characters
In a world that often glorifies the main character, it’s crucial to remember that not everyone can be the star of the show. Let’s take a journey back in time to the Biblical story of Jonah and the lessons we can draw from the people on the boat he wrongfully chose to board. Jonah, a…
Invasive species cost humans $423bn each year and threaten world’s diversity
BONN (THE GUARDIAN) — Invasive species are costing the world at least US$423bn every year and have become a leading threat to the diversity…
Resolution seeks more protection from Fukushima nuclear plant wastewater
HAGATNA (KUAM NEWS) — A resolution to add Guam’s voice to the growing chorus of Pacific island nations that are protesting the release of…
Bill seeks to make hiring of BPS director follow Public Service process
A House bill 11-120-12S, introduced last month, proposed to make hiring the Director of the…
Koa Moana Dental Team Restores Students Smiles
By: 1stLt Forrest Deal Bringing a smile to a child’s face can be an infectious…
Most Palau digital residents are from China, US, and Canada- Whipps
President Surangel Whipps Jr. said that most Palau digital residents are from China, the United States and Canada.…
Palau and UAE forge bilateral agreements
Palau and the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) last week signed an air services agreement. Minister of State…
Amata with U.S congressional delegation visited Palau to support maritime security
WASHINGTON, 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — U.S Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a bipartisan nine-member…
2nd Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting endorsed the Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration at a recent meeting held in Suva, Fiji
Suva, Fiji – The 2nd Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting, held in Suva, Fiji, from August…
KOROR: OITERONG TO ATTEND JICA KCCP TRAINING
Collection Officer, Nadene Tarwal Oiterong, of the Ministry of Finance, has been…
Women, Peace, and Security in the Pacific
By Heather Wrathall and Elizabeth Kopel SYDNEY, 04 SEPTEMBER 2023 (THE DIPLOMAT)…
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385. Governor had indicated it would be below 100
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The number of people…
Queensland company accused of bribery in Nauru says charge should be dropped as fair trial ‘impossible’
BRISBANE, 04 SEPTEMBER 2023 (THE GUARDIAN) — A Queensland exporter accused of systematically bribing Nauruan politicians for…
FFA to try again in PNG for U.S treaty money distribution plan
MAJURO, 04 SEPTEMBER 2023 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency member countries have been unable…
Coco Gauff is the 1st US teen since Serena Williams to reach consecutive US Open quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff is the first American teen since Serena…
A’s rally to complete series sweep with a 10-6 victory over the Angels
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Tony Kemp had a two-run single that…
US Coast Guard monitors Chinese vessel at Palau’s border,
Ok’d to enforce Palau maritime laws, The United States Coast…
KSU International Career Development Research program in Palau
In August 2022, Dr. Takashi Mita – Professor of International…
Taiwan donates $80K for fireworks on Palau’s Independence Day
Palau and Taiwan have shared a long-standing relationship that has…
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Members of Japan and Taiwan Legislatures visit Palau
A historic event occurred last week when members of the…
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Australia-Owned Pacific Telco Likely Exploited by Private Spies
An Australian-owned mobile phone operator in the Pacific Islands has likely been used by private spy firms to track people on the…
Mongami attend JICA KCCP Training
Kayangel State Government PAN Ranger, Jordan Isaac Mongami, has been accepted to attend a JICA Knowledge Co-creation Program called Local…
To strengthen the parliamentarian’s diplomacy and enhance the understanding between the people, Taiwanese
Legislator Mark Chih -Wei Ho, and Andy Chen -Yuan Chiu along with Parliamentary Members of Japanese LDP visited the Republic…
Great power politics pulling at Pacific unit
By Cherry Hitkari SYDNEY (ASIA TIMES/PACIFIC FORUM)—The Pacific Islands have consistently sought a stronger regional voice since the establishment of…
Developing countries call for $100 billion loss and damage target
DILI (CLIMATE HOME)—Developing countries want “at least” US$100 billion a year by 2030 for the loss and damage caused by…
Pacific islands warn US over Chinese threat and urge Biden to increase aid
HAGATNA, (THE GUARDIAN)—Countering China and bolstering national security dominated the conversation in a Hilton…
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the…
Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Moore
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper hit his 300th home run, going deep against the…
Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) —…
Koror Elementary School gets a new improved gymnasium
Koror Elementary School’s newly improved gymnasium was turned over to…
Child-raising subsidy now in effect
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Child raising subsidies will be distributed…
Palauan students to attend Taiwan universities
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Tomorrow August 30, palauan students will be traveling to taiwan for universities having…
CNMI will stop relying on ‘tenuous’ China market: Governor Palacios
SAIPAN (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —Despite China’s move to lift the ban on group tours, the Northern Mariana…
Whipps says he stands by Japan’s decision on Fukishima
President Surangel Whipps Jr. said that he is in support of Japan’s plan to discharge wastewater into…
MSS takes 3rd place in overall school participation of the 2024 Arts & Tides Calendar Contest
Maris Stella School took 3rd place in the overall school participation rates of the 2024 Arts & Tides Calendar…
NDBP welcomes New President / CEO, Mr. David Proctor
[Koror, August 28, 2023] – We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. David Proctor as the President…
Speaker Ngotel Scholarship awarded to Ise
Since school year 2005, Late Former Speaker Tadao Ngotel began his private scholarship in hopes of helping Ngarchelong students…
PNSB awards the Masami Siksei Memorial Scholarship to Ms. Temol for SY 2023-2024
Palau National Scholarship Board (PNSB) awarded the Masami Siksei Memorial Scholarship (MSMS) to Ms. Bhilanna…
JICA begin survey for fruit fly control
The Government of Palau requested Japan to implement a project for technology transfer for fruit…
Three U.S marines killed in aircraft crash in Australia during training exercise
DARWIN, 28 AUGUST 2023 (THE GUARDIAN) — Three United States marines have been killed and…
Foxconn’s Terry Gou will seek Taiwan presidency as an independent, but he’ll need signatures to run
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Terry Gou, who founded Apple supplier Foxconn, said Monday he will…
Joint Heads of Pacific Security issues communique at its 5th Annual Meeting
Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) concluded its 5th Annual JHOPS meeting in Koror, Palau, issuing a joint communique, prioritizing security collaboration across agencies and the region. Law…
Palau and Papua New Guinea sign Air Service Agreement
Palau and Papua New Guinea governments signed a bilateral Air Service Agreement on Wednesday, 23rd of August, 2023. Honorable Walter D. Schnaubelt, MP, Minister for Transport and Civil…
Palasia Hotel celebrates its Silver Anniversary
Palasia Hotel celebrated its 25th Anniversary last week, commemorating milestones achieved over the years. The hotel opened its doors in 1998 and has never closed. “Palasia never closed…
First US congressional delegation visit in 2023
Members of the United States Congress are on the island this week to meet with President Surangel Whipps Jr. and…
Schools receive air filters thru CDC Re-Opening Schools project
Public and private schools will receive 186 Hepa air filters for air-conditioned classrooms, a program made possible through the Centers…
The Pacific is not a nuclear waste dumping ground!: Pacific Elders Voice
SUVA (PEV/PACNEWS) —“Japan and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)’s reckless decision to discharge over 1.3 million tonnes of nuclear-contaminated wastewater…
SLEEPY CONSCIENCE
Good friends, good books, and sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. -Mark Twain When I was a teenager I didn’t have many friends. I had relatives, classmates, and acquaintances. There were times I felt I was…
PICRC calls for submissions to the Tal Ngimech—One Drop film challenge
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has launched a new challenge for Palau’s students—the Tal Ngimech—One Drop film challenge. The center calls for teams of students to submit a two to three-minute film to show what…
Japan parliamentarians visit BNH
On August 23, 2023 a delegation of Japan Parliamentarians paid a courtesy visit to the Belau National Hospital. They met with Republic of Palau Minister of Health & Human Services Gaafar J. Uherbelau, MHHS Director of Public…
Soalablai to attend JICA KCCP training
Keaton Micah Soalablai, Information Technician at the Republic of Palau Postal Service, has been accepted to attend a JICA KCCP Training in Tokyo, Japan. The Knowledge Co-creation…
Couple of Christ Palau
The Couples for Christ Palau Migrants Program recently conducted the Moral Values Reorientation Program (MVRP) on August 20, 2023 at the Palau High School Multi-function Hall with…
PNSB Internship Forum
The Palau National Scholarship Board hosted a Forum at the Civic Hall on August 03, 2023. This event was to showcase the 29 summer fellowship interns, and…
U.S to deploy air defence assets to Yap
PONPHEI (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —The U.S military will beef up its presence in the Federated States of Micronesia with plans to deploy “air defence assets” to Yap…
PNSB Awards full scholarships to six outstanding Palauans for SY 2023-2024
Palau National Scholarship Board has finished reviewing and awarding all the completed applications for this new school year 2023-2024. So far, the Scholarship Board is happy to…
Pacific Leaders and Experts from 14 Pacific Island Countries gather for climate change meeting in Fiji
SUVA (GIZ)—The Regional Pacific NDC Hub is proud to announce a dynamic and transformative event, the Focal Point Meeting and Media Dialogue. This significant gathering will bring together leaders, experts, and advocates from across the Pacific Island nations to engage in crucial discussions on climate change action, resilience building, and sustainable development. “The Focal Point…
Moylan working to clear final hurdle for Guam radiation survivor funds
HAGÅTÑA (THE GUAM DAILY POST) —— Guam Delegate Jim Moylan said he’ll be working to…
Trump set to surrender at Georgia jail on charges that he sought to overturn 2020 election
By ERIC TUCKER, KATE BRUMBACK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump is set…
China bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release
OKUMA, Japan (AP) — The tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ‘s operator says it began releasing…
Messi gets 2 assists as Miami beats Cincinnati and reaches US Open Cup final vs Houston
CINCINNATI (AP) — Lionel Messi had two assists and converted in a shootout to lead…
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Women Seed Grant program under MAFE continues to bear fruits with more consistent monthly harvests. …
Alii Palau Airlines refutes reports of operating without a license
Alii Palau Airlines refuted the reports that it does not have a Foreign Operator Operations…
USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fast start was all that USA Basketball needed…
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
Palau, August 16, 2023 – Forty students from Palau participated in the Second Palau Youth Forum…
VP Senior recalls her rejection of latest acting-director appointee
In a quick turn of events, Vice-President and Minister of Justice Uduch Sengebau-Senior “Now approves” and…
2nd MAFE Donors Coordination meeting a success
Koror, Palau— The Minister of MAFE convened the 2nd Donors Coordination Meeting on Aug. 10, 2023,…
𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦
Palau, August 16, 2023 – John Bent, the creator of tekinged.com, a website that aims to preserve the Palauan language through technology, joined the Language Panel at OneReef’s 2nd Youth Forum. Although based in the USA, Bent happened to be on vacation in Palau to participate in the panel discussion. Bent is a research scientist…
Bureau of Customs says officers affirm commitment to serve
Mr. John Tarkong, Director of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, said that the International Customs Day celebrated this year was an opportunity for customs officials to reaffirm their…
Finance Ministry plans to establish an internal audit office
Finance Minister Kaleb Udui said that the ministry is hoping to establish a permanent office of internal audit. He told the senators in this week’s Senate Committee on Ways and…
New prison nearing completion, slated for 2nd Qtr. of 2024
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang The brand-new correctional facility prison building in Ngchesar State is nearing completion. The 2nd quarter of 2024 is the expected date of completion. “We are looking…
Corruption is the enemy of progress, growth and economic development: Forum SG
SUVA (PACNEWS) — As geopolitical competition intensifies all around us, addressing corruption is more important now than ever, says Forum Secretary General Henry Puna. “We should be working towards upholding…
Sustain Stable Water supply service of PPUC
Palau, July 25, 2023- The 3rd Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the Project for Strengthening Capacity in Non-Revenue Water Reduction in Palau (the Project) took place successfully and fruitfully.…
Australia’s new international development policy
16 August 2023- The Australian Government has officially launched its new international development policy – a vital tool for advancing a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Australian Ambassador to Palau, H.E Richelle Turner, said the policy marked a new era of cooperation and partnership between Australia and Palau. “Our approach is based on listening,…
Feds red-flag $11.1M in CNMI’s disputable spending of Covid relief fund
SAIPAN (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The U.S Office of Inspector General has found approximately US$11 million in questioned costs on the CNMI’s use of Coronavirus Relief Funds, commonly known as “CARES Act funds.” The…
Ocean cleanup group removes record 25,000 pounds of trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one extraction
VICTORIA (ABC USA) — Ocean clean-up crews have fished out the most trash ever taken from one of the largest garbage patches in the world. The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit environmental engineering organization, saw…
NOAA awards US$50M contract for Pacific tuna and swordfish observer programme
HONOLULU (SEAFOODSOURCE) — NOAA Fisheries has awarded FLOAT Partners a five-year, USD$50 million) contract to oversee efforts to put observers on commercial fishing vessels in the Pacific Islands. Under the contract, which is set to…
Chinese military delegation joins U.S-hosted defense conference in Fiji
SIGATOKA (THE PRINT) — A Chinese military delegation has joined a U.S-hosted conference of defense chiefs in the Pacific Islands nation of Fiji, where Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for dialogue and said the…
Through Taiwan Embassy in Palau
– the Fu Tsu Construction Company, Engineers visited Palau to service the power generators at the Palau National Gymnasium and provided training to local operators. August 17th 2023…
Detmers takes no-hitter into 8th inning, Ohtani hits 42nd homer as Angels beat Rangers 2-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Before struggling young left-hander Reid Detmers took the mound for the Los Angeles Angels, manager Phil Nevin had already decided that his starter would…
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A new BPS acting director appointee rejected
Another appointee to the position of acting director of the Bureau of Public Safety was declined by Minister of Justice and Vice President Uduch Sengebau-Senior. While out of the country, BPS Director Cary Levitre appointed a new acting director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Chief of Patrol Favian Ngiramengior, to replace Deputy Director Richard…
Speaker Anastacio arraigned, pled not guilty to charges
House Speaker Sabino Anastacio pleaded not guilty at his arraignment last Friday, August 11, 2023, to the charges against him of Misconduct in Public Office and Code of Ethics Violation filed by the Office of Special Prosecutor. Defendant Anastacio was released on his own recognizance with conditions to obey all laws, remain within Palau’s jurisdiction…
Sriderio Rengulbai provides proof of illegal lease
Clarence Sriderio Rengulbai, Chairman of Aimeliik State Public Land Authority, denied he leased Aimeliik Public Land to a foreign national without Aimeliik State Public Land Authority Board’s approval but provided to Island Times a copy of the cashier’s check he issued to Geggie Asanuma for $100,000 USD as proof, he said, that Trei Clan made…
2nd half of August looks to be fully packed
The second half of August looks quite a busy time for the Palau government, with multiple events and visits from high-level dignitaries from outside. From August 20 to 21, Palau expects to host a…
Climate change is a persistent major risk in the Pacific
Climate change is a persistent major underlying risk in the Pacific, according to the latest World Bank Pacific Economic Outlook update. “Nine Pacific countries are categorized as disaster-prone with a high probability of disasters…
Angaur Elementary School participation winners of the 2024 Arts & Tides Calendar contest
Angaur Elementary School took first place for participation rates of the 2024 Arts & Tides Calendar contest, with a rate of 100%! Staff from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) traveled to Angaur…
PAWS Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic are going to Airai State and Echang Hamlet
The Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) are holding a Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at the Echang Hamlet from August 7 to August 8 will be at the Multipurpose Gymnasium (Echang Basketball Court); and also, August 20 to Aug. 22, alongside…
Pacific Islands at a cliff edge
SUVA (DEV POLICY.ORG) — The Pacific Islands are now at a cliff edge. As a region, as countries and as peoples, we face some of the hardest and cruellest choices. First is the growing burden of the climate crisis.…
Q&A: U.S considering security guarantees for three Pacific Island nations
WASHINGTON (VOA) — U.S Congress is reviewing a proposal from President Joe Biden to create new security guarantees for three Pacific Island states: the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. If Congress passes the Compacts of Free Association by 30…
Visa-free Pacific essential for investment
SUVA (FBC NEWS) — The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) recognized the desire of some…
COFA citizens not eligible for disaster unemployment assistance
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Freely associated states migrants living on Guam are not eligible…
Death toll rises to 96 in Maui with estimated loss of $5.6 billion. Follow live updates
Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a…
Cedric Mullins robs homer in 9th, hits 2-run shot in 10th; AL-best Orioles beat Mariners 5-3
SEATTLE (AP) — Cedric Mullins robbed Ty France of a homer in the ninth inning and hit a…
Finance Minister welcomes audit of stablecoin project
Minister of Finance Kaleb Udui Jr. said he welcomes the…
19 organizations, agencies awarded grants supporting youth development
Yesterday at the Civic Center, nineteen (19) groups, consisting of…
Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in office
The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made against Aimeliik State…
Ex-WIOA employee cops a plea, agrees to testify against others
Ex-WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Kei’Ile Mikel agreed to a plea agreement, pleading guilty to Theft of Government Property in the First Degree…
Palau’s debt high and tourism recovery weaker than projected – World Bank
While most Pacific countries are projected to reach their pre-pandemic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2024, except for Palau, Samoa, and Solomon Islands, according…
June arrivals show continued tourism recovery
June 2023 tourism arrivals continue to show recovery with 3,988 visitors representing a significant increase compared to May 2023 and a growth of 304%…
PCC-IT students complete their internship program at PICRC
Four Palau Community College students, under the PCC’s Information Technology program, completed their final requisites this summer through their internship at the Palau International Coral Reef Center. This year, PICRC was able to…
Palau’s national commitment, 45% renewable energy by 2025;
Japan provides an additional $2.2 million to PPUC for sustainable energy On August 8th, during the signing ceremony at the Embassy of Japan of a $2.2 million additional grant for “The Project for the…
Project for strengthening capacity in Non-Revenue Water Reduction in Palau
JCC Meeting on July 25, 2023 PPUC is pleased to inform the public that the JICA Project for Strengthening Capacity in Non- Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction in Palau is going smoothly and is approximately…
New Australia awards scholarship in Aviation Management-Workshop August 16
The Australian Embassy is accepting applications for either a Bachelor of Aviation Management or Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) in Aviation Manager at Griffith University, commencing studies in 2024.…
‘Climate-altered’ Pacific could see conflict between tuna fishing and deep-sea mining
By Eternity Uwaifo ABERDEEN, 08 AUGUST 2023 (CARBON BRIEF) — Climate change may push tuna into a potential hotspot of deep-sea mining interest in the eastern Pacific,…
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Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. -Mark Twain I remember going to driver’s school when…
Bipartisan bill seeks to expand access to abortion on Guam
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Democratic Senator William Parkinson has…
Pacific leaders address the hypocrisy of development partners
SUVA, (FBC NEWS) — Pacific leaders are concerned with the…
Wildfires take Maui by surprise, burning through a historic town and killing at least 6 people
By AUDREY MCAVOY, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and NICK PERRY Associated…
Paper exams, chatbot bans: Colleges seek to ‘ChatGPT-proof’ assignments
When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of…
Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels’ 4-1 win over the Giants
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani left the mound muttering…
2023 Oceania Wrestling Championships in Canberra, Australia
The 2023 Oceania Championships was held on 8-9 August 2023 at the Australia Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, Australia. There were eleven (11) countries that took part in this event to include American Samoa, Australia, FSM, Guam, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, French Polynesia, Samoa and Tonga. Palau sent a total of 10…
PNOC bids farewell to Ms Goodall and Welcomes Mr. Yoshiaki Arai
Koror, Palau – The Palau National Olympic Committee wishes all the best to Ms. Isabel Goodall as she embarks on her educational journey to the University of Guam this week. With…
House Speaker Sabino Anastacio sued for Misconduct in Office
(Prosecution deferred, speedy trial waved) The Speaker of the House of Delegates, Sabino Anastacio, was charged with Misconduct in Public Office and violation of the Unified Tax Act on Friday,…
PPUC requests $700K to cover utilities cost of customers in need
The Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) is requesting the Senate for an appropriation to subsidize the utilities need of customers who can’t…
Senate President says Palau stablecoin pilot project did not have the consent of OEK
Senate President Hokkons Baules said that there are concerns that the partnership between Ripple and the government in launching a Palau stable coin has not been…
PVA Marketing representative completes internship with Pacific Trade Invest Australia
Showcases Palau at Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow Australia- July 17-July 28, 2023- Palau Visitors Authority Marketing Representative, Ms. Janine Tewid, completes a two-week internship under the esteemed Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Talent Development Program in Australia. This program selected two interns from the tourism sector, one from Palau and the other from the…
PICRC Research Assistant, MQ Mesengei, joins Taiwan’s Research Vessel “the Legend” on a 2-week research cruise
On July 7-21, 2023, a research assistant from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), Mr. McQuinnley Mesengei, also referred to as MQ, was onboard Taiwan’s research…
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over water cannon incident in disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned China’s ambassador on Monday and presented a strongly worded diplomatic protest over the Chinese coast guard’s use of water…
How officials bought luxury ‘government’ cars with funding for victims of U.S nuclear testing
MAJURO (THE TELEGRAPH UK) —The hydrogen bomb exploded at 6.45am, vaporising three islands in a fireball four-and-a-half miles wide and…
Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Davis is under contract to the Los Angeles Lakers for the next five seasons, after…
The RAZOR’S EDGE
Yesterday I read a novel by William Somerset Maugham, The Razor’s Edge.” IIt’s really a true story of his adventures in search of life’s meaning, after World War II trauma. It’s riveting I couldn’t put it down. The novel’s title comes from a translation of a verse in the Katha Upanishad, (Hindu) paraphrased in the…
Wet monsoon continues to bring rain in Palau
More rains are expected in Palau as a very wet monsoon continues in the country and Yap. According to the weekly regional outlook from the National Weather Service in Guam, said the wet monsoon will continue during the week and that winds will be gusty at times. “Make sure they are secured or taken down until conditions…
Court denies TRO request in the Angaur case,Angaur citizens divided on the lawsuit
Palau Trial Court, on Wednesday, August 2nd, issued an order denying the request for a Temporary Restraining Order by the Plaintiff Angaur State government stopping the Defendants (Government of Palau, Government of the United States of America, Environmental Quality Protection Board, Pacific Unlimited Inc., and CAPE Environmental Management Inc.) from continuing to conduct land clearings…
Palau launches stable coin with Ripple, Congress seeks audit on the stablecoin
Palau, in collaboration with Ripple, launched Palau stable coin “kluk,” using the Ripple Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform to “holistically manage and customize the entire life cycle of the stablecoin,” including for distribution and transactions. The pilot project is being tested with 200 government employees and participating merchants. The test is said to run…
Police officers keep their oaths to serve and protect, not affected by administrative controversy
“We stick to the laws and the oath we took to serve and protect…
BNM and Bureau of Cultural and Historical Preservation launch after school traditional program
An after-school traditional program was launched on July 24th geared towards 8th-grade students from…
Special advisors proposed for U.S territories, freely associated states
WASHINGTON (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Noting the distinct challenges besetting the U.S territories and…
China’s tourists tops visitor numbers again
One thousand five hundred seventy-one (1,571) tourists from the People’s Republic of China arrived…
Knowing myself
The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance while remaining stupid. ~Anonymous I’ve…
PICRC and JICA organized a pilot Ngiwal Ecotour for MES students to celebrate World Mangrove Day
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) celebrated…
U.S. Embassy Awards Grant for BPS Weapons and Ammunition Management
On August 2, 2023, Chargé d’Affaires Andrew J. McLean announced a $60,000…
CDA McLean’s RemarksGrant Award Ceremony for Weapons and Ammunition Management Vice President Sengebau Senior’s Conference Room
August 3, 2023, 01:00pm-01:30pm It is a pleasure to be with you…
New Australian Awards Scholarship in Aviation Management-Workshop held on Aug 07
The Australian Embassy is accepting applications for either a Bachelor of Aviation…
Deep-sea mining ban draws closer despite China’s opposition
KINGSTON (CLIMATE HOME) — A halt on companies digging up the deep…
U.S-Marshall Islands standoff over nuclear liability derailing compacts’ progress
WASHINGTON (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Washington is running out of time. The…
Open letter to Pacific Islands Forum leaders and ministers
SUVA (TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL) — Dear Pacific Islands Forum leaders and ministers, Pacific greetings to you. As you prepare to convene in the lead up to the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting, we present our requests for your consideration. We hope these requests will be taken into account as you deliberate the region’s desired outcomes…
Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP)…
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Typhoon Khanun forecast to turn back to Japanese islands where it already left damage and injuries
TOKYO (AP) — The typhoon that damaged homes and knocked…
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Messi scores twice, his third straight game with a goal, as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team. Messi scored in his…
Angaur State sues Palau, US, and US military contractors over TACMOR Project
Angaur State Government, one of the sixteen (16) states of Palau, represented by its Governor Steven Salii, filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Palau…
BPS Director Levitre says not resigning;
Wants position of advisor to President, submits names of potential replacements Public Safety Director Cary Levitre said he is not resigning from Public Safety. He said this at a talk show on Palau Wave Radio on Saturday, contrary to the report in the July 28th issue of Island Times. During the Senate budget hearing with…
Direct flight from S. Korea resumes after COVID-19
The first direct flight from Korea to Palau post-COVID arrived Saturday, July 29th, with 197 passengers. Jeju Airlines, a Korean domestic airline, with the support of the South Korean government, started flying directly from Korea to Palau. The three charter flights will be one flight per month from July to September. Each month the charter…
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PALAU TO HOST JOINT HEADS OF PACIFIC SECURITY (JHOPS) MEETING IN AUGUST
Palau will host the fifth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) Meeting…
President Whipps: U.S radar makes Palau a ‘target’
WASHINGTON, 31 JULY 2023 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The U.S military’s plan to…
Former WIOA Director criminally charged
Former Director Josephine Ulengchong of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) has…
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Solomon Islands Newspaper Promised to “Promote China” in Return for Funding
By Bernadette Carreon and Aubrey Belford (OCCRP) A major newspaper in Solomon Islands received nearly US$140,000 in funding from the Chinese government in return for pledges to “promote the truth about China’s generosity and its true intentions to help develop” the Pacific Islands country, according to a leaked document and interviews. The revelation comes amid…
U.S Secretary of Interior Haaland highlights conservation investments in Palau
NGERULMUD/KOROR (US GOVT) — U. S Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has completed a visit to Palau as part of her weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands She highlighted the United States’ historic and long-standing relationship with Palau, one of three freely associated states in the Pacific whose relationship is underpinned by a Compact…
Vice President onboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s destroyer SHIRANUI
On July 26, Vice President and Minister of Justice Uduch Sengebau-Senior boarded the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer SHIRANUI at the invitation of Rear Admiral NISHIYAMA Takahiro, Commamder, Escort Flotilla One to participate in a Salute of Honor of Guards, a tour of the ship, a lunch meeting and a courtesy ceremony. This event…
Palau Aquarium presents 3-month preliminary results on reef restoration pilot project to Ngaraard State Office
On May 29th, 2023, the Palau Aquarium presented at Ngaraard State Office to Governor Sharp Sakuma and the Ngaraard State PAN rangers on their reef restoration pilot project, which is taking place at a patch reef to the west of the state. The patch reef was heavily damaged during Typhoon Mike in 1990. Ngaraard State…
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Sustained efforts by JICA volunteers to Foster Environmental Conservation Awareness
As a tourism-based country with beautiful natural resources, environmental conservation has always been one…
U.S-China competition: Blinken heading to New Zealand, Tonga, Australia
WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON (STUFF NZ) — United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the…
Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in two different ways that highlight rising tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The truce that stopped the bloodshed in the Korean…
Timberwolves’ Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup
BEIJING (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in…
IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
GENEVA (AP) — The key factor in weighing the IOC’s ultimate decision on letting…
Understanding “loss and damage” from climate change across the Indo-Pacific
A concept that will become ever more familiar – in the courts, too –…
Vital system of ocean currents could collapse by mid-century, study says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A system of ocean currents that transports heat northward across the…
Macron promotes French interests on a trip to South Pacific where U.S-China rivalry is intensifying
PARIS (AP) — The French president is pressing his country’s interests in the South…
Police officers test positive for meth
A number of police officers have tested positive for meth after random testing conducted…
Bai-re-Keai gets much-needed repair
Bai-re-Keai, one of Palau’s four traditional meeting houses (bai), is finally getting the much-needed…
Uludong dismisses OCCRP article
An article was recently published by Organized Crime and Corruption…
Local man found dead in Ngaraard
Last week, another man, a Palauan, was found dead in…
PNCC announces brief internet outage on 26th
Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) announced that internet services will…
U.S. Interior Secretary Haaland visits Palau
The United States Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, accompanied by Assistant…
Palau ranks 47th in the most powerful passport
Palau now ranks 47th in the list of most powerful passports…
MVP FOREST OF HOPE LEGACY DONATION
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The total dispatch of JICA Volunteers to Palau reached to Three Hundred
On 24th July, six new JICA Volunteers arrived in Palau. The six volunteers are, Mr. ARAI Yoshiaki for development of baseball at Palau Baseball Federation, Mr. KARIKURA Satoshi for math and PE education at Ngardmau Elementary School, Mr. NATORI Noriaki for the research project of marine resources at Ebiil Society Inc., Ms. SAKAKI Niina for math and PE education at Aimeliik Elementary School, Ms.…
MUSIC & DANCE SUMMER PERFORMANCEAround the World
Belau National Museum / Elementary School Students What do people and animals do around the world? How do they live and work in different climates? What sounds can we hear? The summer performance that took place on July 6th was a huge success.The little artists, musicians and dancers performed at the Civic Center and brought it to life for everyone to see, feel, hear…
While North Korea fires cruise missiles, it stays mum on US soldier who crossed into the country
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired several cruise missiles toward its western sea Saturday, South Korea’s military said, marking the second launch event this week, apparently in protest of the docking of a nuclear-armed U.S. submarine in South Korea. While adding to its barrage of missile launches in recent months, North Korea remained publicly silent for a fifth day…
Failed Palau Media deal reveals inner workings of China’s Pacific influence effort
By Bernadette Carreon, Aubrey Belford, and Martin Young KOROR, 24 JULY 2023 (OCCRP) — A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company that turned out to have connections to Chinese security services. The deal fell through, but it highlights China’s efforts to influence the Pacific states — including Palau, a U.S ally and one of the few countries to recognise…
American national found dead in Ngaraard
A 50-year old man, Mr. Daniel Foley, an American national, living in Ngurang, Ngaraard, was found dead at his residence on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The man was reported to have been found by his girlfriend Irene Olkeriil, who called for an ambulance. Ambulance from police substation in Melekeok was dispatched to Ngaraard upon receiving the call at 3:51pm from the police Central Station…
Whipps submits FY 2024 budget proposal
President Surangel Whipps Jr. submitted the proposed budget for FY 2024 to both houses of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) last Tuesday, July 11, 2023 before he departed to attend US Congressional hearings on the Compact Review Agreement legislation in Washington, D.C. The FY 2024 budget proposal is nearly the same level of FY 2023, authorizing $111,274,799 and appropriating $99,518,779. This year’s budget is…
Aimeliik constitutional amendments failed to gain majority votes
Twenty-three of the twenty-four proposed amendments to the Aimeliik State Constitution failed to garner the simple majority of votes needed to amend the 40 years old constitution. Election to adopt the proposed amendments was held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. According to unofficial results, only Article IV Section 3(a) passed with 124 yes and 79 no votes. The section amends the process whereby the…
Case reintroduces bill for more Pacific isle engagement
WASHINGTON (THE HONOLULU STAR ADVERTISER) — A group of lawmakers in the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus led by U.S representative Ed Case reintroduced legislation last Wednesday calling for a significant increase in American engagement with Pacific island countries as China and the United States compete for influence in the region. “The peoples of these islands have developed their own proud cultures and identity over…
Gov’t revenue projections modest for FY 2024
Government income projections for FY 2024 shows modest growth with taxes projected grow about 6% compared to this year FY 2023, from $41 million to $ 43 million. Only Licenses and fees show 32% increase over last year, probably due to low projection for FY 2023. Postal revenue shows 4% projected increase over this year. All other sources of funds are projected to remain…
International Labour Organization sponsors the first training of trainers on SIYB for the Pacific in Palau
July 17, 2023; Koror, Palau— Six Palauans complete the first training-of-trainers workshop on the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Program by the International Labor Organization (ILO). SIYB is one of the largest global business management training programs used in over 100 countries around the world. From July 5th-July 14th, the participants learned the four core training packages—Generate Your Business Idea (GYB), Start Your…