By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau – The 2024 Congressional Forum for Palau’s House of Delegates, intended as a key platform for voters to engage with candidates and understand their legislative priorities, was notably impacted by the withdrawal of several Airai State candidates and the absence of House members. Organized by the Palau Entrepreneurs for […]
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Kensing II Vessel to Improve Transportation and Access for Sonsorol, Hatohobei
By: Samantha Iyar The recent introduction of the Kensing II vessel is set to significantly improve transportation and accessibility for the remote island communities of Sonsorol and Hatohobei, addressing long-standing challenges faced by residents. A handover ceremony was held on September 30, 2024, at Marine Law to celebrate the vessel’s arrival. President Surangel S. Whipps […]
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Women candidates highlight Legislative priorities in Palau’s House of Delegates race
By: Samantha Iyar KOROR, Palau (Oct. 9, 2024) — In a pivotal moment for Palau’s political landscape, six women vying for seats in the House of Delegates participated in a Q&A session at Palau Community College (PCC) Assembly Hall. The event provided voters with a direct opportunity to engage with candidates ahead of the November […]
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Whipps acknowledges need to Improve Palau’s Investment Climate
President Surangel Whipps Jr. admitted that Palau’s investment climate requires improvements to attract legitimate investors. During an October 9 press conference, Whipps emphasized the need for reforms to create a more welcoming environment for foreign investments. In the past two months, President Whipps has been actively engaging with potential investors from the United States, Japan, […]
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Palau Election Commission gears up for 2024 Election after Supreme Court ruling
BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau – With just 25 days left before Palau’s 12th General Election on November 5, 2024, the Palau Election Commission (PEC) is working diligently to ensure that all voters, including 2,229 absentee voters, can cast their ballots on time. The Palau Supreme Court, on October 8, upheld the Reapportionment Commission’s […]
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Palau becomes official home of Pacific Ocean Commissioner Office
KOROR (OPOC)—It’s official- Palau is now the home of the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC). This is following the opening ceremony of the new office by President Surangel Whipps Jr last month. The ceremony attended by high level dignitaries included representatives from Australia and New Zealand, who have been supporting OPOC since it’s […]