By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau’s hospital has resolved its recent medicine shortage, with 98% of required medicines now in stock, but the Ministry of Health and Human Services cannot guarantee a consistent supply as the government’s current budget restrictions delay the next orders. Sonsorol Governor with women from Sonsorol at the MHHS Townhall […]
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Melekeok Mourns Passing of Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang MELEKEOK, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter, the head of Melekeok’s council of female chiefs and a leading traditional figure in Palau’s eastern region, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, after serving in the cultural role since March 2024. Walter held the title of Ebil-Reklai, the female counterpart to the High […]
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Ngchesar Honors Late Chief and Educator Emil Ramarui
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGCHESAR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) – The Ngchesar State Government has honored the late Chief Buk Desengang Emil Ramarui through Resolution No. 12-2, recognizing his lifelong service to Palau and to Ngchesar State. The resolution highlights Ramarui’s many years of dedication to Palau’s education system and his wide-ranging service to the […]
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Senate considers sweeping election reforms, from early voting to campaign spending limits
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — “The purpose of the bill is to modernize and streamline the election process,” Sen. Nakamura said as lawmakers considered a broad package of proposed election reforms that would change voting schedules, absentee-ballot procedures, voter registration and campaign rules. The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Governmental […]
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Angaur classroom transformed into museum to preserve island’s history
By: L.N. Reklai ANGAUR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) – “People, when they find artifacts such as World War II remnants or cultural artifacts, they usually take them, but now, with the museum, these items are brought to us,” said Angaur High School Principal Tiffany Kasiano. An unused classroom at Angaur Elementary School is being transformed […]
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Palau turns to digital technology to protect cultural heritage and support tourism
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “Our cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history, and traditional knowledge,” Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl said as Palau explores ways to use modern technology to preserve historic sites and create sustainable tourism opportunities for local communities. The 2026 International Training Workshop […]