BY: Eustoria Marie Borja In honor of World Mental Health Day, the Division of Behavioral Health of the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS), in collaboration with the Palau Behavioral Health Council, Bangikoi Society (Youth Coalition for a Drug-Free Palau), and the State Opioid Response Program, organized a comprehensive mental health training for students […]
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Women Candidates Make Historic Strides in Palau’s Upcoming General Election
By: Samantha Iyar As Palau approaches its general election in November, a remarkable wave of female candidates is stepping into the political arena, signaling a shift towards greater gender representation. Out of 34 candidates running for the House of Delegates, six women are vying for seats, while another six women are competing for one of […]
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Speaker Anastacio ordered to pay $3.5m in 24 mos for tax violation
BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau — Sabino Anastacio, Speaker of the House of Delegates, was ordered to pay taxes, penalties and interest on real estate transactions he conducted in 2015 where he failed both to obtain a license and pay taxes on real estate income of $1.875m. Total tax, penalty and interest assessed against […]
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U.S. and Micronesian Leaders Discuss Commitments Under Compact of Free Association
KOROR, Palau — U.S. and Pacific Island leaders gathered in Palau yesterday, 7th October 2024, to discuss the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements, reaffirming their commitments to mutual security, economic cooperation, and democratic principles. The meeting highlighted ongoing cooperation between the U.S. and the Freely Associated States (FAS), which include Palau, the Federated States […]
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Palauans in Guam Celebrate 30 Years of Independence with Festivities and Official Proclamations
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Hundreds of Palauans gathered at the Palau Cultural Center in Dededo, Guam, on Saturday, October 5, to celebrate Palau’s 30th Independence Day. Mihaela Anderson FB page / Office of the President During the event, Guam’s Lt. Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio presented a special proclamation honoring the Palauan community […]
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USAID Boosts Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts in Palau with New Equipment Donation
By Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – On October 04, 2024 a handover ceremony took place at the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) within the Bureau of Public Safety in Malakal, marking a significant collaboration between the the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation. The AHTU received essential equipment, including a […]