Consultant studies to guide discussions on sustainability, sacrifices and long-term financial stability in Palau. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced that Palau’s Economic Symposium will be held from May 25 to 29 after being delayed while consultants completed studies on the Palau Civil Service Pension Plan and the Palau Social […]
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Attorney General: Global Crisis, Not Local Gouging, Behind Fuel Hike
By L.N. Reklai KOROR — Attorney General Ernestine K. Rengiil says Palau’s sharp rise in gasoline prices is being driven mainly by the war in Iran and turmoil in global oil markets, and warns that any attempt to prosecute fuel suppliers for price gouging would face significant legal obstacles. Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil In an […]
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Palau Declares Children’s Mental Health Day, EMS Week in Series of Presidential Actions
Executive orders and proclamations spotlight children’s mental health, emergency medical services and community well-being across Palau. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Surangel S. Whipps Jr. signed a series of executive orders and presidential proclamations this week, setting the stage for a busy month focused on public health, children’s well-being and emergency medical services. President […]
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Meth Convictions Triple in Palau as Courts Impose Record Drug Fines
More than 1 kilogram of meth seized in FY2025 amid expanding crackdown on illegal drugs By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Ministry of Justice in Palau says convictions, seizures and court-imposed fines tied to methamphetamine cases have risen sharply in recent years, highlighting the growing scale of the country’s illegal drug crisis […]
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Scaled-back Lease Reform Bill Sent To Koror Governor For Signature
Scaled-back bill expands financing access for residents while limiting transfers of state residential leases By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) Koror lawmakers have approved a scaled‑back lease reform bill that preserves new financing options for residents while tightening controls on who can hold state residential leases and how those leases can be transferred. […]
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Palau Media Council Raises Awareness On Press Freedom, Launches Drive for Media Training Center
Fundraising campaign aims to strengthen local journalism and broadcasting capacity through new PCC facility By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 8, 2026)— The Palau Media Council marked World Press Freedom Day with a public awareness campaign and fundraising effort aimed at strengthening press freedom and expanding local media training opportunities in Palau. The May 8 […]