KOROR, Palau — Air Nuigini has terminated its flights between Palau and Brisbane, Australia, citing low passenger numbers. The weekly service, which included a stopover in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, will cease operations on May 1, 2024. The year-long route was part of the Australian government’s Pacific Flight Program, which subsidizes initial phases of […]
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The U.S. and Palau: Partners in the Pacific
Interview with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Global Public Affairs Kristine Kane in Koror, Palau KOROR, Palau – The United States and Palau share a strategic partnership in the Pacific Ocean. The Indo-Pacific region is considered critical by the U.S., which is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific strategy. Palau aligns […]
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Interim Special Prosecutor Faces Hurdles Accessing Government Records
Interim Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler encounters challenges accessing government information, emphasizing the Office’s authority to scrutinize records. In a memorandum issued on April 15, 2024, Interim SP Hutzler expressed readiness for her new role but flagged a pressing issue: government offices’ reluctance to facilitate record inspections or provide requested copies. This obstacle requires prompt resolution. […]
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Palau Anticipated to See Economic Growth in FY 2024 and 2025, ADB Report Says
KOROR, Palau – Palau’s economy is expected to expand in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, fueled by a rebound in tourism and construction activity, according to a recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. The Pacific Economic Outlook report forecasts the country’s growth to surpass that of its fellow Freely Associated States, the Federated States of […]
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Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch announces bid for Vice Presidency
Former Palau Vice President Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch has officially declared his candidacy for the Office of the Vice President, challenging the incumbent Vice President Jeraldine Uduch Sengebau-Senior. During a brief gathering at Cafe Marina Vita in Malakal on the evening of Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Oilouch expressed his decision to seek reelection, citing encouragement from […]
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Taiwanese tourist diver missing after Sunday dive in Palau
KOROR, Palau – A search is underway for a 46-year-old Taiwanese tourist who went missing after a dive expedition on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The woman, identified as Wang Yi Wen, was part of a 14-person group that went diving early Sunday morning at Ongingiang, a dive site outside the reef of Ulong rock island. […]