President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. signed a proclamation on May 8, 2024, designating May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week in Palau. This week honors and recognizes the dedication and service of the 200 men and women who serve in Palau’s law enforcement agencies. The proclamation acknowledges these officers’ vital role in ensuring the […]
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Aimeliik former Chair removed, reported for misconduct after allegedly pocketing lease payment
Aimeliik, Palau – May 9, 2024 Aimeliik State Governor Browny Simer removed Clarence Sriderio Rengulbai from the Aimeliik State Public Land Authority (AIMSPLA) board and reported him to the Office of Special Prosecutor for potential misconduct in office, according to letters obtained by Island Times. Rengulbai, the former AIMSPLA chairman, admitted to receiving and keeping […]
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Aimeliik Women’s Group donates food to Koror jail for Mother’s Day
(Koror, Palau ) In the spirit of Mother’s Day, the Ngarayolt women’s group of Aimeliik State donated food supplies to inmates at the Koror Jail on May 8, 2024. “Ng reng ra klechedil!. Even though bad decisions brought them here, these are still our children, nephews, and uncles,” said Ebil Hermana Umetaro, an elder member […]
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President Whipps sued in the US courts for alleged violation of the Compact Treaty
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. was sued in Sherman, Texas, USA and was served the court summons earlier this month while campaigning in Texas. The lawsuit was filed by Christa NafstadToribiong, the current wife of former President Johnson Toribiong, against President Whipps both in his official and personal capacity. In the suit, Ms. Christa N. […]
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Palau exits EU Tax Blacklist, lands on Grey list
Koror, Palau – The European Union (EU) removed Palau from its blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, placing it on the grey list instead. Palau initially appeared on the blacklist in March for lacking tax transparency standards that meet EU requirements. However, after committing to implementing changes, the EU moved the island nation to […]
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Fisherman’s remains recovered after apparent shark attack
Melekeok, Palau – The search for a missing fisherman has concluded after his remains were found, indicating an attack by a large fish, most likely a shark. Livingstone Elechuus, 58, was reported missing on May 2, 2024, after failing to return from a solo fishing trip in his kayak. He had reportedly set out that […]