KOROR, Palau (Aug. 4, 2025) — The Supreme Court of Palau has sentenced two men to prison in separate criminal cases involving the possession of methamphetamine, following guilty pleas reached through plea agreements with the government. In Criminal Case No. 25-021, defendant Horseley Saka pled guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance […]
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House passes scholarship Reform Bill to Encourage student return, eases repayment rules
Measure sent to Senate aims to clarify obligations, offer career support for returning graduates KOROR, Palau (Aug. 4, 2025) — The House of Delegates has passed House Bill No. 12-9-1, HD1 on third reading, advancing significant changes to Palau’s scholarship law aimed at encouraging students who study abroad to return and work in the Republic, […]
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Palau issues warnings after Pacific-Wide Tsunami alert; No Damage reported
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s coasts were quiet on Wednesday afternoon despite hours of heightened concern after a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a tsunami advisory across the Pacific. The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) issued a tsunami watch around 10:30 a.m. on July 30, advising the public that a wave was expected to arrive at […]
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Angaur Chiefs welcome talks on U.S. asylum plan, defying national leaders’ rejection
KOROR, Palau — The Angaur Council of Chiefs has adopted a resolution welcoming negotiation with the United States on hosting asylum seekers in their small southern state, a stance that directly conflicts with the national congress and traditional leadership, both of which have already rejected the proposal. In a resolution dated July 24, 2025, the […]
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Palau leaders reject U.S. proposal to host Asylum seekers
KOROR, Palau — A proposal from the United States to relocate asylum seekers to Palau has been firmly rejected by Palau’s National Congress and the Council of Chiefs, with leaders calling it “dead on arrival.” The proposal, presented to Palauan leadership on July 18 by President Surangel Whipps Jr. and U.S. Ambassador Joel Ehrendreich, sought […]
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Proposed Palau Trademark Act aims to boost investment and protect intellectual property
KOROR, Palau (July 24, 2025) — A new legislative proposal introduced in the Olbiil Era Kelulau seeks to establish Palau’s first comprehensive trademark law, aiming to protect intellectual property and stimulate sustainable economic development in the Republic. Senate Bill No. 12-36, titled the “Trademark Act,” proposes to amend Title 29 of the Palau National Code […]