KOROR, Palau — April 2025 has been designated as National Earth Month in Palau, following a proclamation issued by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. The declaration aligns with the global Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” and encourages public participation in environmental initiatives aimed at protecting the country’s natural resources. Palau has historically extended […]
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Palau strengthens Border Security and Health Measures with UN Support
A United Nations-led project is helping Palau improve its border security and health measures. Launched in November 2021, the three-year initiative is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It was originally created to help Fiji, Vanuatu, […]
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Palau’s Congress goes Digital to improve efficiency and transparency
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s national congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), is upgrading to a digital system to make its work faster, more efficient, and open to the public. With help from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the Japanese government, the Strengthening Legislatures in the Pacific (SLIP) program will provide new […]
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Palau moves to strengthen Giant Clam protections amid alarming decline
KOROR, Palau — Faced with a drastic decline in the population of giant clams, Palau’s lawmakers are proposing stricter regulations on their harvesting and sale, along with expanded restoration efforts to replenish their numbers. A bill introduced in the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), Palau’s national legislature, seeks to amend the Marine Protection Act of 1994 […]
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Whipps denounces Senate’s rejection of Education Minister Nominee
KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. criticized the Senate for rejecting his nominee for Minister of Education, Dr. Dale Jenkins, and for failing to act on the appointment of Kaleb Udui Jr. as Minister of Finance. “Enough is enough! We need to work based on facts, not feelings,” Whipps said during a press conference […]
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EU Ambassador highlights strengthened ties with Palau, Eyes Trade and Climate Cooperation
KOROR, Palau — European Union (EU) Ambassador Barbara Plinkert reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Palau, focusing on climate action, ocean governance, economic development, and trade relations during her official visit to the island nation. Plinkert, who presented her credentials to President Surangel Whipps Jr., described Palau as a key partner in advancing […]