By: Faith Chen PALAU — A government vehicle was recently observed parked at a new electric charging station in front of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism Development (MHRCTD), marking the beginning of Palau’s transition toward electric government vehicles. This initiative is part of the T-Plan project, a collaboration funded by the Japan […]
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Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau is once again at the center of regional energy discussions as it hosts the 32nd Annual Pacific Power Association (PPA) Conference and Trade Exhibition, a gathering that has drawn more than 250 participants, including utilities, international donors and private sector partners. This year’s theme, “Smart Grids and Digital […]
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Former FSM President Joseph Urusemal Remembered as Family Mourns Untimely Passing in Palau
By: Faith Chen KOROR, Palau — The family of former Federated States of Micronesia President Joseph J. Urusemal is mourning his untimely passing in Palau on Sept. 17, 2025, remembering him both as a national leader and a devoted brother. Urusemal, who hailed from Yap’s Woleai and Ifalik communities, served one term as FSM president […]
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Ngaraard Governor Misses Filing Deadline, Joins Re-Election Race as Write-In
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Ngaraard Gov. Sharp Sakuma, who is seeking re-election, admitted Friday that he failed to officially file his candidacy, meaning his name will not appear on the ballot in the upcoming general election. “I apologize to the people of Ngaraard,” Sakuma said during a televised talk show. “I admit […]
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Angaur State Funds Expand Learning Opportunities for Island School
KOROR, Palau — “On behalf of the entire school community, we express our deepest appreciation to Governor Ucheldikes Natus Misech and the Legislators of the 22nd Olbiil Era Ngeaur for their steadfast support,” said Angaur Elementary School Principal Tiffany Rengulbai-Kasiano, after the state government donated $2,000 to support the school’s students and teachers. The appropriation, […]
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Island Times Interview with ROC Ambassador Jessica Lee on Taiwan’s Exclusion from the United Nations
Ambassador Jessica Lee: Taiwan’s exclusion from the United Nations is unacceptable nor justifiable. Interviewer: Ambassador Lee, Taiwan has been long excluded from UN and its related agencies. Could you give us the background and explain why? Ambassador Lee: The reason lies in UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971. This resolution determined who holds […]