KOROR, Palau — The United States has released a $2.37 million grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to fund a feasibility study for a new hospital in Palau, according to Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang. The grant, originally approved in January, will be used to assess three potential sites […]
Author Archives: Leilani Reklai
Posted inTop Stories
Palau Election Commission rejects recall Petition against Ngatpang Governor
Ngatpang, Palau — The Palau Election Commission has rejected a petition submitted by the Ngatpang State Legislature to recall Governor Jersey Iyar and hold a new gubernatorial election, citing constitutional inconsistencies and procedural errors. The commission outlined three key reasons for rejecting the petition: Conflicting constitutional provisions: The Ngatpang State Constitution contains conflicting information between […]
Posted inTop Stories
Senate rejects role in Koror title dispute, responding to Bilung
NGERULMUD, Palau — The Senate of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau has rejected any role in resolving traditional title disputes, stating it has no constitutional mandate to intervene, in response to a letter from Bilung Gloria Salii objecting to the Senate’s handling of the Ibedul seat during the State of the Republic Address. Bilung’s letter, […]
Posted inTop Stories
Ngarchelong lawmakers join staff in voluntary Drug Testing to Address Public concerns
NGARCHELONG — Legislators and staff of Ngarchelong State voluntarily submitted to drug testing at Belau Medical Clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29–30, following rising community concerns about drug use. “Ngarchelong State has a law mandating drug testing of state employees, but we, Ngarchelong State legislators, decided to take the test with our staff because […]
Posted inTop Stories
Palau begins shift to Digital Passports with help from Japan
KOROR, Palau — Palau has begun early steps to replace traditional paper passports with more secure electronic passports, or e-passports, according to Minister of State Gustav Aitaro. Aitaro said the first phase of the project is underway, including the formation of a steering committee made up of representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, […]
Posted inTop Stories
True Blue Project offers Palauans a creative way to protect Oceans, earn income
KOROR, Palau — A Japan-based initiative that transforms ocean plastic into fashion and art is offering Palauans a creative way to protect the environment while generating income. On Wednesday, Ayumu Takahashi, founder of the True Blue Project, and CEO Tamamura Megumi led workshops at Aimeliik Elementary School and Palau Mission Academy, demonstrating how to upcycle […]