By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau – The Senate confirmed Keith Sugiyama yesterday afternoon as Palau’s resident ambassador to the Philippines, ending more than 13 years without a resident ambassador in Manila. During his confirmation hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Sugiyama appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and State Matters to answer questions about […]
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Senate Oversight Hearing Highlights Challenges Facing Palau Judiciary
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — “The only thing left so that the Judiciary can improve in the serving and dispensing of justice is to have adequate courtrooms,” Administrative Director Kenneth Uehara told senators, underscoring one of the biggest challenges facing Palau’s court system. A rare Senate oversight hearing on the Judiciary’s fiscal year […]
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Palau to mark 32nd Independence Day with five days of celebrations
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 25, 2026) — Palau will celebrate its 32nd Independence Day with five days of cultural, traditional and community activities beginning Sept. 27, including state celebrations, markets, traditional games, art, fireworks and boat races. Flag of the Republic of Palau. This year’s Independence Day and 26th Olechotel Belau Fair will […]
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‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps
NEW YORK, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Palau President and Forum Chair, Surangel Whipps Jr has warned that the Pacific must not be treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, calling for respect for Pacific sovereignty, international law and the region’s right to determine its own future. Delivering Palau’s High-Level Statement at the 81st United Nations […]
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Carbon dashboard proposed to help Palau manage climate projects
Platform aims to strengthen government oversight as Pacific states enter carbon markets By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau was shown a proposed digital platform during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting that could help governments track carbon projects, review authorizations and measure their contributions to national climate targets. The platform, called Angarva, was […]
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Pacific editors pledge stronger reporting on climate loss and damage
By Elilai Rengiil Newsroom leaders and editors from across the Pacific have adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for stronger, more accurate reporting on the climate impacts already affecting vulnerable communities across the region. The two-day Editors’ Forum on Loss and Damage, held on Nawi Island near Savusavu, Fiji, from September […]