KOROR, Palau — Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) officially launched the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDAWorld) on Feb. 20 at the Palau Royal Resort. The ceremony was attended by President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., Japanese Ambassador Hiroyuki Orikasa, Finance Minister Kaleb Udui Jr., UNCTAD Project Manager Dhanushki Sahabandu, and other government […]
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Palau clarifies woman’s role after misrepresentation at Security Event
KOROR, Palau – The Palau government moved to clarify the role of a woman who organized an event on China-Taiwan and Solomon Islands relations in Japan last year after it was discovered she had been misrepresenting herself as a government official. Dr. Rieko Hayakawa reportedly used titles like “Palau National Security Advisor” and “Advisor, Palau […]
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Taiwanese man injured in Palau Bar incident
Koror, Palau- A Taiwanese man, Yen-An Lai, also known as Andy Mesubed or Andy Lai, sustained severe arm injuries in an incident at Jins Club, a KTV bar in Ngerbeched, Palau, on February 27, 2024. Lai was transported to the Belau National Hospital with severe cuts to his left arm. Hospital staff reported the incident […]
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Koror strengthens ties with Rull through Land Grant
Koror, Palau – February 29, 2024 – The House of Traditional Leaders of Koror, Palau, has taken a significant step to solidify the long-standing relationship with the Municipality of Rull, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). A resolution passed by the house affirms the deep bond between the two communities, built on “common values […]
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Former President Remengesau Announces Candidacy, Vows to Lead “Caring Government”
KOROR, Palau— Former Palau president Tommy Remengesau Jr. announced his candidacy for president on Feb. 24, outlining his vision for a “caring government” that prioritizes the needs of the people. Remengesau, who served four terms as president, said he was motivated to run again by a petition signed by citizens urging him to return to […]
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Palauan Senate President Denies Chinese Influence on Missile Resolution
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s Senate President Hokkons Baules and President Surangel Whipps Jr. are at odds over a proposed Senate Joint Resolution prohibiting permanent stations for missile batteries in Palau, with accusations of foreign influence and differing interpretations of public sentiment fueling the debate. President Whipps, in the February 9th letter to U.S. Senators, expressed […]