By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — At just 15 years old, Craven Ngirchomlei is one of Palau’s rising stars in athletics, preparing to represent his country in the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Ngirchomlei will compete in the 800-meter and 1500-meter races and may take on additional events depending on his coaches’ assessment. Ngirchomlei […]
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Two Chinese nationals nabbed in meth trafficking cases amid rise in Foreign Involvement
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — Two Chinese nationals who are in Palau on tourist visa, have been charged with methamphetamine possession and trafficking in separate incidents last week, adding to growing concerns over foreign involvement in Palau’s illicit drug trade. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed two separate cases against Lei […]
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Koror, MOJ launch Joint Cleanup to promote unity, readiness for Mini Games
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — More than 50 employees of the Koror State Government and officers from the Bureau of Public Safety joined forces on Tuesday, June 17, for a community clean-up campaign dubbed “Walk and Pick.” The event, a collaborative initiative led by Koror Governor Eyos Rudimch in partnership with Police Director […]
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Palau Police Ramp Up Security for 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Koror, Palau — The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is intensifying preparations to ensure a safe and secure environment during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, which will bring more than 2,200 athletes and officials to Palau from June 28 to July 9. A comprehensive and adaptive security plan is currently under development by Co-Lead Planners […]
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Palau receives broadcasting equipment ahead of 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Australia’s AUD $240,000 Contribution Boosts Palau Media Coverage and Training Koror, Palau 18 June 2025 – A shipment of Australian funded professional broadcast and media production equipment has officially arrived in Palau in preparation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, set to take place from June 29 to July 9, 2025, under the auspices of […]
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Dmakeiukl Rangers begin drone training to strengthen conservation efforts in Palau
On June 6, rangers from the Dmakeiukl Alliance took part in a hands-on drone training to enhance the monitoring and protection of coastal and terrestrial ecosystems in Palau. The training is part of a broader effort to strengthen the rangers’ surveillance and enforcement work using drone and GPS technology. Nine rangers, two conservation officers, and […]