By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (January 16, 2026)— Taiwan’s new resident ambassador to Palau, Andy Kang-I Chen, formally assumed his post Tuesday after presenting his credentials to President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. in a brief ceremony at the President’s Office in the One Stop Shop building in Medalaii. Taiwan’s new resident ambassador to Palau, […]
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Women’s Volleyball League Launches Pathway to Pacific Games Glory
By: Laurel Mariwebuel KOROR, Palau — A new Women’s Open Volleyball League promises Palauan athletes a fast track to national and regional stardom, organizers announced Thursday, riding the wave of the country’s Pacific Mini Games success last year. Kenny Reklai, league organizer, hailed the competition as “uniquely positioned as a direct pathway to national and […]
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2 PCC Students to Participate in JENESYS Program
Palau Community College students Ms. Svenja H. Yosinao and Ms. Sydney D. Francisco have been selected to participate in the JENESYS Program in Japan from January 13 to January 20, 2026. The JENESYS Program, funded by the Japanese Government, aims to foster friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. During their visit, […]
Posted inPacific News
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Fiji
In short: (ABC-Australia) The US is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Fiji, Cambodia, Thailand, Nigeria and Brazil. It will not apply to applicants seeking non-immigrant visas, temporary tourist or business visas, who make up the vast majority of people seeking visas to the US. What’s next? The US State […]
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Denmark, US fail to agree over Greenland after high-level talks at White House
By correspondent Rachel Clayton in Washington DC In short: (ABC-Australia) Foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland have met for talks with the White House. Danish minister Lars Rasmussen says it is “not acceptable” for the US to acquire the Arctic territory, and says there’s no immediate threat from Russia or China. What’s next? A high-level […]
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Sowei Clan files lawsuit challenging sale of Peleliu land for U.S. defense site
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Contending members of the Sowei Clan of Peleliu have filed a lawsuit in Palau’s Supreme Court challenging the sale of clan land to the Republic of Palau for use as a U.S. military defense site, claiming the transaction was unauthorized, illegal, and carried out without the consent required under […]