KOROR, Palau — Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang has assured that the new correctional and rehabilitation facility will be completed within a year, addressing growing safety concerns tied to overcrowding at the existing jail. Obichang’s statement comes amid heightened anxiety following the escape of three inmates over two days earlier this month. […]
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U.S. Military presence boosts Peleliu’s economy, Governor says
Tourists visiting War Museum PELELIU, Palau — The presence of U.S. Marines in Peleliu since 2022 has significantly boosted the island state’s economy, helping it recover from the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Dr. Emais Roberts said during a press briefing on May 9. Tourism, long a vital source of income for Peleliu […]
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Ngchesar man charged in fatal stabbing of 62-year-old
A 58-year-old man from Ngchesar has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing and killing another man during a confrontation on the evening of May 10, according to police. The suspect, Edwin Hideo, is accused of fatally stabbing 62-year-old Arius Mereb in Ngchesar State. A witness told police that Hideo picked up a knife […]
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Palau secures Air Link to Asia, unlocks Global Hub Potential
KOROR, Palau — United Airlines will begin direct flights between Palau and Japan on October 29, 2025, according to Palau’s Minister of Tourism Ngirai Tmetuchl, who finalized the agreement with the airline this week. The airline first announced plans for the route in May 2024, but the agreement was only recently finalized. The service will […]
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Special Prosecutor probe coin scheme in Tax fraud case as new $1M coin deal seeks approval
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed a criminal case against Ephram Polycarp for tax fraud related to unreported income from the sale of commemorative coins—an investigation that casts attention on a new $1 million legal tender coin agreement now awaiting legislative approval. According to court documents, Republic of Palau […]
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Whole government effort needed to protect Palau’s Waters: Whipps
KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 491 creating a new national working group to better protect Palau’s waters, calling it a “whole government approach in securing Palau’s waters.” The Coordinated Maritime Management (CMM) Working Group brings together top officials from over a dozen government agencies to respond more quickly […]