Justice minister warns drug traffickers as government launches coordinated national response By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — “My special message to those in our community who like to be involved with drugs — we are coming after you.” That was the warning from Justice Minister Olegeriil on Wednesday as Palau intensified efforts to confront […]
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Ancient DNA Study Reveals Palau’s First Settlers Had Unique Ancestry
Research shows 2,800 years of genetic continuity unlike other Pacific islands, challenging earlier ideas about migration across Remote Oceania By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new DNA study of ancient human remains in Palau shows that the islands’ earliest settlers had a different ancestry pattern than people who settled many other Pacific islands, and […]
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“No chaos — everyone knew their responsibilities,” official says after Palau airport disaster drill
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “The expectation was that there would be no chaos and everyone would know their responsibilities,” said Bureau of Public Safety Director Curtis Elobt after emergency agencies completed a full-scale airport disaster drill designed to test how quickly responders react to a major aviation accident. The exercise, organized by the […]
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“Public Transportation Is Another Answer”: Palau Adds Buses to Offset Rising Fuel Costs
Government expands routes and capacity as global conflict pushes fuel prices higher By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — Palau is expanding its national public transportation program, adding buses and increasing passenger capacity to help residents cope with rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Public […]
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Koror Youth Volleyball Tourney Scores Big Against Drugs, Builds Leaders
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “When you’re training, competing, and building relationships with your teammates, you’re naturally creating healthy habits that don’t leave much room for negative influences,” Omtilou Tellei, coordinator of Youth Activity for the Koror State Government Office, said of the island’s latest push to steer youth clear of drugs. The volleyball […]
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Meet the women next door: Farming for a difference in their community
9 March 2026 (SPREP) In Sabeto, just outside Nadi, Fiji, the harvest begins quietly. A guava drops from a tree. Duruka (Fijian asparagus or Saccharum edule) stands ready to be cut. A basket fills with greens. By the time the sun climbs higher, some of the harvest will become chutney, or jam, and some will […]