The Silent Majority by Dudalm Kelulau alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, The Palau U.S. memorandum to accept up to 75 deportees for $7.5 million has exposed a fracture in our nation’s decision making. What began as a policy announcement quickly became a national crisis of trust: online forums filled with anger and fear, leadership meetings held without […]
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Sisterhoods, Relationships, and Friendships ♡
Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Often applied to sisterhood) Ruth 1:16: “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God Women are created for connection. We flourish through relationships, grow through shared experiences, and […]
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“Economic Growth for Whom? Palauans Still Struggling”
Dear editor, We must ask the hard question: Does this so-called “economic growth” actually trickle down to our people? Millions are being negotiated with the U.S., yet Palauans are still struggling. Food is expensive. PPUC is costly. Housing is unaffordable. Small businesses are closing. Drug abuse continues. Prisoners are dying. People with disabilities are still […]
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NCDs in Palau: Growing Health, Growing Hope
Palau in Motion By Tutii Chilton tutiichilton@gmail.com Dear Editor, The concern for politics without addressing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) in Palau is quite alarming. NCDs are the leading cause of death in Palau, responsible for more than 70% of all deaths. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses are claiming lives at younger ages, […]
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Military Bases, Money, and the Soul of Palau
Dear Editor, Military Bases, Money, and the Soul of Palau As Palau enters 2026, the debate over military bases and foreign aid grows louder. Our leaders continue to sign agreements that bring money into the country, but at what cost? Each deal — whether for roads, deportees, or airports — becomes a test of whether […]
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Kaizen for Palau: Small Steps, Lasting Change for Body, Mind, and Environment
Dear Editor, Kaizen for Palau: Small Steps, Lasting Change for Body, Mind, and Environment Kaizen is a Japanese way of changing life by steady, small improvements rather than dramatic overhauls. For Palauans who want to begin 2026 with real, lasting change—whether for health, the environment, or the mind—Kaizen offers a gentle, practical path. It turns […]