By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — “Sports unites us, strengthens our communities and elevates our nation,” PNOC President Frank Kyota said as Palau honored its athletes, coaches, volunteers and sponsors at the 20th Biennial Sports Award Banquet, celebrating key contributors to sports development and the athletes who continue to lift Palau’s profile on the regional […]
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Prince Albert II Bestows Monaco’s Highest Civil Honor on Palau’s Ilana Seid
By: L.N. Reklai Monte Carlo, Monaco — Palau’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ilana Seid, was honored by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco with the Knight of the Order of Saint-Charles (Chevalier de l’Ordre de Saint-Charles), one of the highest distinctions in the Principality of Monaco. The award recognizes her leadership as […]
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Sakuma Wins Ngaraard Governorship as Write-In After Final Ballots Counted
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngaraard, Palau (November 20, 2025) — Incumbent Gov. Sharp Sakuma retained his seat in Ngaraard State’s 12th General Election as a write-in candidate, according to unofficial results released after absentee, confined and walk-in ballots were tabulated on Tuesday. Sakuma headed for the second term as Governor of Ngaraard State after the […]
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U.S. Delivers $20M for Palau Pension Plan, but Use Hinges on Reform
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. has received the United States’ $20 million grant for Palau’s struggling Civil Service Pension Plan, but the funds come with a key condition: Palau must enact pension reform within one year. President Surangel Whipps Jr. received $20 million grant that was pledged by the United […]
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Palau Highlights Disability Awareness with Focus on Creativity and Culture
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Dec. 3, 2025) — “It means setting aside a day to think about people like me,” said Mial Baskasio, a board member of Omekesang, as Palau prepares to join the global observance of the National Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3. “It’s about recognizing each other for being […]
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IMF Praises Palau’s Recovery, Warns of Global Risks
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — “Palau’s economy has experienced a strong rebound,” an International Monetary Fund team said as it concluded its 2025 Article IV mission, highlighting steady growth, lower debt and better government finances. The IMF reported that Palau’s economy grew strongly in the last two years, supported by the return of tourists […]