By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (December 8, 2025)— “As a young man, the songs of our youth stay with us,” said Jim Geselbracht aka Ngirchoureng. “They become the soundtrack of a movie. When we hear them again, we remember the emotions.” What began as curiosity became a decades-long effort to gather, translate, and preserve Palau’s […]
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Inside Palau’s Tumultuous Start to 2025: Accountability Fights, Security Threats and Social Shifts
Analysis of the first six months of 2025 By: L.N. Reklai Palau’s first six months of 2025 show a country in transition, tightening oversight of public power, confronting crime and rising living costs, and investing in health care, science, culture and the next generation. New reporting paints a portrait of a democracy that is argumentative […]
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Palau Unveils High-Tech X-Ray Screening to Boost Travel Experience and Combat Smuggling
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau (December 5, 2025)— A new X-ray screening system donated by Japan was unveiled on November 5 at Palau National Airport, marking a major step toward faster passenger processing, stronger border protection and more efficient customs operations. The system is part of a larger $1.85 million grant under Japan’s Economic and […]
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“Philippine Airlines Doubles Flights to Palau with New Direct Manila Service”
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to expand air travel between the Philippines and Palau, launching a new twice-weekly direct service that will double the current flights on the route. Peter Polloi, Director of Palau’s Bureau of Aviation, confirmed that PAL has submitted its application to operate the Manila-Koror route, […]
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Palau Honors Departing Ambassadors from Japan and Taiwan for Major Diplomatic Achievements
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Two of Palau’s most recognized envoys — Japan’s Ambassador H.E. Orikasa Hiroyuki and Taiwan’s Ambassador H.E. Jessica Chienyi Lee — are concluding their diplomatic postings after years of service that strengthened bilateral ties and advanced development cooperation. Japan’s Ambassador Orikasa Hiroyuki bids farewell after completing his three-year term […]
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PNOC Launches RISE Training to Empower Palau’s Community Sports Leaders
Koror, Palau — The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) has kicked off the Raising Innovative Sport Enablers (RISE) Training Program, a week-long initiative aimed at strengthening community sports leadership and promoting holistic wellbeing in sports. Launched in partnership with the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) through its Oceania Sports Education Program (OSEP), the Ministry of […]