By: Telbi Yano Celebrating Earth Month in full force, the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) carried out a dynamic series of activities across Palau, partnering with schools and agencies to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. In building anticipation for Earth Day, BOA’s Horticulture Division kicked off a series of activities starting from April 16 to April […]
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Palau Reinforces Climate Resilience with PICRA 2.0 Amid Rising Climate Threats
Updated regional climate assessment to guide policy, infrastructure and community adaptation as sea-level rise, water security and public health risks intensify. KOROR, Palau (May 25, 2026) — “Climate change is one of the greatest threats to Palau’s future,” researchers and government officials warned as the nation advanced efforts to update a major regional climate assessment […]
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Pacific leaders to meet in Palau as partners back logistics support
PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa says leaders remain committed to a face-to-face summit despite ongoing economic pressures. Monday 25 May 2026 | 05:30 Kaneta Naimatau Multimedia Journalist (Fiji Sun) The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]
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PALAU ARCHERY ASSOCIATION TO HOST SECOND CLINIC WEEKEND AHEAD OF BELAU GAMES
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Palau Archery Association will hold the second week of its Learn to Shoot a Bow & Arrow clinic happening at the ending of may, at Aimeliik Nekken Field as archers prepare for the Belau Games this summer. Sessions run 9 a.m. to noon both days. The association encourages […]
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Two presidents, one room, no questions off limits: athletes put governance to the test at the Oceania Athletes Forum
HONIARA, 25 MAY 2026 (ONOC MEDIA)—Following the formal opening of the 2026 Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland, the room quickly shifted from ceremony into conversation. Baklai Temengil-Chilton, President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees IOC President Kirsty Coventry and ONOC President Baklai Temengil-Chilton took their seats alongside emcee Sarah Walker for a session that was […]
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Australian star Travis Bazzana nails monster home run as Cleveland Guardians beat Philadelphia Phillies
In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia’s Travis Bazzana has nailed a monster 125 metre home run during the Cleveland Guardians’s victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bazzana, the top pick in the 2024 draft, had three hits alongside his solo home run in the 3-1 win. The home run helped Cleveland record its eight game in nine attempts, […]