KOROR, Palau — The House of Delegates has passed the proposed fiscal year 2026 national budget bill on third reading, removing nearly all policy riders that were originally tied to the legislation and adding new subsidies for household utilities. The House-approved measure appropriates $152 million, up from the $152.5 million proposed by President Surangel Whipps […]
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Palau records drop in Flu cases but sees Dengue return after a Decade
(Koror, Palau – August 19, 2025) Palau’s latest health report shows mixed news on respiratory and mosquito-borne diseases, with flu cases declining, COVID-19 holding steady, and dengue fever making a surprising comeback after more than ten years. Health officials say new cases of Influenza A have dropped sharply from 24 cases three weeks ago to […]
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Dangerous Escaped Prisoner Captured After Four-Day Manhunt in Koror
Koror, Palau — A four-day manhunt for escaped prisoner Suki Temael ended Wednesday after police captured him on the rock island of Techikebakl in Nikko Bay, Koror State, authorities said. The capture occurred around 2:30 p.m. following tips from the public. Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil held a press briefing to announce the capture and […]
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Construction Accelerated
Palau’s new jail set for December 2025 completion PALAU — The new Palau Correctional Facility, located between Airai and Ngchesar states, is now expected to be completed by December 2025. Construction on the $4 million facility began in 2018 with local funding and later received supplemental support from a Taiwan stimulus grant. According to CIP […]
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U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile Defense Drill in August KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport. The event, part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2025, is scheduled […]
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U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile defense Drill in August
KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport. The event, part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2025, is scheduled for Aug. 14–22 and will include integrated air and missile […]