KOROR, PALAU 10.29.2025 By: Lt.Cmdr. Michelle Tucker Photo By Lt.Cmdr. Michelle Tucker | KOROR, Republic of Palau (Oct. 29, 2025) Earl Estrella, Naval Facilities Palau, US partner to modernize Malakal Port, Harbor U.S. military and Republic of Palau government representatives hosted a public meeting at Koror State Constitution Hall, Oct. 29, to share information about […]
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Ngeremlengui Restores Ancient Mesei ra Ngeruuchel, a Symbol of Palau’s Cultural Roots
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We should teach our children at the state level about our state’s historical and cultural heritage, so that they can grow up with a stronger sense of identity and appreciation for their state,” said Kiblas Soaladoab, Director of the Bureau of Cultural and Historical Preservation, during the closing ceremony […]
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US, Japan, and Australia are Palau’s Top Aid donors
By: Bernadette Carreon Three countries provide most of the foreign aid to Palau: the United States, Japan, and Australia, Lowly Institute report finds. The 2025 Lowly Institute Pacific Aid Map, released recently, tracks official development finance (ODF) from 2008 to 2023. The report finds that the United States is Palau’s biggest aid provider by far, […]
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Palau Tourism Grows Strong in 2025 as New Markets and Younger Travelers Emerge
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Visitor arrivals to Palau surged by 23% in 2025 compared to last year, reflecting steady recovery and new opportunities for the island nation’s tourism industry. “These numbers show Palau’s growing appeal as a destination for both adventure and relaxation,” the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) reported in its latest arrival […]
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Palau Marks 10 Years of Marine Sanctuary Success, Backed by Science and Unity
KOROR, Palau — “A healthy ocean sustains all life,” a guiding principle that continues to define Palau’s global leadership in marine conservation, was echoed this week as the nation celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). Established in 2015, the PNMS stands as one of the world’s most ambitious ocean protection […]
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Angaur to Palau Government: U.S. Military Project Must Benefit Local Community, Not Just Damage It
By: Bernadette Carreon The Angaur State Legislature has said that the U.S. military radar installation is destroying the island’s infrastructure without providing any benefits to the local community. In a letter dated September 29, 2025, to State Minister Gustav Aitaro, Angaur officials detailed how the Tactical Mobile Radar (TACMOR) project has damaged roads, depleted natural […]