By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — An Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel held in Palau for nearly four months has finally departed — but not before one of its crew members died, raising questions about the treatment of foreign fishermen detained in maritime disputes. Sinar Arindo-6 vessel and its crew stuck at Marine Law port at Malakal […]
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Palau High School Graduates 117 in 62nd Commencement
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Palau High School graduated 117 students this week during its 62nd Commencement Exercise, marking another milestone for the nation’s only public high school. Levi Tabesul Clapp, Valedictorian of the PHS graduating class of 2026. The ceremony was held at the Palau Community College cafeteria. Due to limited seating, […]
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Supreme Court Sentences Burton Wenty to 25 Years Imprisonment
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – June 30, 2026 – The Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau has sentenced Burton Wenty to 25 years imprisonment and a 50,000‑dollar fine following his conviction on two counts of possession of more than one gram of methamphetamine. The sentence was imposed by Presiding Justice Kathleen Salii in […]
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PALAU PREPARES FOR STRONGER CYBER DEFENCES; PRIVATE FIRM FUNDS PROOF OF CONCEPT
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — With cyber scams and phishing on the rise, Palau is moving to strengthen government data protections after recent breaches exposed thousands of citizens’ records, officials say. “The proof of concept tested government systems, but no sensitive government data was exposed,” Jay Anson said, addressing public concern about whether the […]
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Congress Nears Deal on Supplemental Budget After Two-Day Conference
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (July 2, 2026) — Lawmakers are closing in on a compromise supplemental budget after two days of conference committee negotiations aimed at reconciling differences between the Senate and House of Delegates, with a final version expected to be approved as early as today. The supplemental budget would fund residential […]
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Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak Detected in Ngederrak; Officials, Communities Urged to Act
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — Marine scientists have identified an outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, raising concerns among local officials and community members about potential damage to the state’s coral reefs. Professor Peter Mumby of The University of Queensland, who has been monitoring reefs in Ngederrak for several years, delivered […]