By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. arrived in Dubai on Tuesday with a delegation to participate in the World Governments Summit, where he is expected to highlight Palau’s approach to sustainable tourism and resource management. In remarks ahead of the summit, Whipps described tourism in Palau as guided by cultural […]
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Taiwan-Palau Friendship Association Delegation Concludes Three-Day Visit
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — A four-member delegation from Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan visited Palau this week for a three-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary ties and ongoing cooperation between the two partners. A four-member delegation from Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan visited Palau this week for a three-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary […]
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Whipps Declares January–March as Red Ribbon Campaign Period Under OMKAR Initiative
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has proclaimed January, February and March 2026 as the Red Ribbon Campaign period in Palau, launching a nationwide awareness effort under the OMKAR Initiative to promote mental wellness and prevent polysubstance use . President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has proclaimed January, February and March […]
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Japanese Embassy Checks In on 5-Year-Old School Buses Boosting Palau Kids’ Commutes
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau – Embassy of Japan officials visited Head Start centers in Melekeok and Ngeremlengui states on Jan. 29, marking the fifth-year checkup on two rugged school buses donated to keep Palau’s youngest students rolling safely. The buses, delivered in January 2021 through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). […]
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Shanty Sigrah Asher: Building Stronger Partnerships for Nature and Communities
Shanty Sigrah Asher, from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has recently joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia as FSM Government Relations and Partnership Manager. In this role, she works with national and state governments to strengthen collaboration, build trust, and help turn shared conservation priorities into lasting policies. Shanty Sigrah Asher, from […]
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Palauan Women Forge Homegrown Leadership Path with Rooted & Rising
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau – In a region flooded with imported leadership playbooks, Palauan women are crafting their own: the Rooted & Rising Mentorship Program, set to empower young leaders starting February. Palauan women are crafting their own: the Rooted & Rising Mentorship Program, set to empower young leaders starting February 2026. It’s no […]