SUVA, 28 OCTOBER 2026 (PACNEWS) — The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts with the region’s commitments to human rights, self-determination and international law. The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) in a statement expressed concern over Israel’s admission as […]
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Second island chain becoming increasingly important, Iran War shows U.S. military’s mileage: Analyst
HAGATNA, 27 OCTOBER 2026 (GUAM PACIFIC DAILY NEWS) — A senior military analyst says the Iran War reveals much about how the U.S conducts warfare today, especially how a future conflict in the Pacific would play out. Jennifer Kavanagh, a senior fellow and director of military analysis at Washington, D.C-based foreign policy think tank Defence […]
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Angaur residents face drinking water crisis and lost income as El Niño drought deepens
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) — Angaur residents are struggling to secure drinking water and maintain their livelihoods as a prolonged drought linked to a super El Niño threatens Palau and much of the western Pacific. Surrounded by seawater, salty inland lakes and wells with brackish water, Angaur is facing a growing […]
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Ngiraiwet challenges second impeachment, seeks halt to Ngardmau special election
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 26, 2026) — Former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging the legality of her second impeachment, arguing that the Ngardmau Legislature failed to provide the notice and opportunity to be heard required by the courts, and asking that the Nov. 13 special gubernatorial election be stopped until the dispute […]
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Bicycles bring joy, healthier habits and new opportunities to Angaur schoolchildren
By: L.N. Reklai ANGAUR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) — “You don’t know how many years I have been dreaming of a bike and finally my dream has come true,” one Angaur Elementary School student wrote in a thank-you letter after receiving a donated bicycle Saturday, Oct. 24. The student was among 21 recipients of bicycles […]
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Ngaraard to hold special election Nov. 24 to fill legislative vacancy
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARAARD, Palau — Elab County in Ngaraard State will hold a special election Nov. 24 to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the death of legislator Harvey Ngirairikl. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the 12th Olbetibel – Ngaraard Legislature passed Resolution No. 12-7-4S calling for […]