Palau’s Mangroves: A Carbon Powerhouse Under Threat Mangrove forests are vital ecosystems, acting as nurseries for marine life, reducing coastal erosion, and storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide – a key climate change mitigator. Research in Palau is shedding light on this lesser-known function, with the potential to boost the country’s green economy. However, studying […]
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Solar Power Integration Raises Palau Utility Rates (For Now)
Koror, Palau – Residents of Palau will see a slight increase in their electricity bills starting next month despite the incorporation of solar energy into the power grid. The Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) announced a 4-cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in the energy rate, effective May 1st, 2024. This comes as PPUC begins purchasing […]
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Palau Bureau of Public Safety announces new acting Director, remote leadership raises concerns
Koror, Palau – The Palau Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has appointed Chief Temedik Ngireblekuu of the Division of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection as its new acting director, according to a memorandum issued this week. Ngireblekuu replaces Chief Kenny Sengebau, who had served as acting director since March 14th. The announcement comes […]
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The Grassroots campaign opens its doors in Medalaii!
A Place for Community and Progress On March 25th, we celebrated the official opening of our Grassroots Campaign Headquarters in Medalaii. This historic building has long been a central meeting point for Palauans from all walks of life, fostering deep connections with families and communities. The opening ceremony took place under a culturally significant full […]
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Palau makes history as Century Mission Takes Center Stage
KOROR, Palau — The Century Mission, a record-breaking attempt to circumnavigate the globe westbound in a Learjet, arrives in Koror, Palau, on April 5th for a brief stopover. This ambitious journey, aiming to raise funds for the restoration of the first Learjet ever built, places Palau in the spotlight as part of a historic aviation […]
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Palau delegation to visit Okinawa for Fisheries Talks
KOROR, Palau – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Environment (MAFE) is planning a trip to Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, from May 12-18 to meet with Okinawan fishing companies. In a letter to Senate President Hokkons Baules, Minister Steven Victor requested Senate approval for two Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) members, Palau’s national legislature, to join the […]