By Elilai Rengiil ANTALYA, Türkiye — Climate leaders opened COP31 on Monday calling for faster access to funding and stronger protection for vulnerable countries, with Australia’s negotiations president citing Pacific demands for action to limit warming and build resilience. Climate change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, leading negotiations under Australia’s partnership with Türkiye, said the […]
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Tripler removes patient cap, opening more free medical referrals for Palau
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 5, 2026) — More Palau patients may soon receive medical treatment at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii at no cost, following a policy change that removes the limit on the number of patients the hospital can accept from Micronesia. President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced the change during a […]
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Angaur gubernatorial race ends in tie; constitutional amendment fails
By: L.N. Reklai ANGUAR, Palau (Nov. 5, 2026) — Angaur voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment and left the gubernatorial race undecided after the two candidates received an equal number of votes in the Nov. 3 general election. The proposed amendment to Article XIII, Section 2, of the Angaur State Constitution failed to receive the […]
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Qantas adds second weekly flight from Brisbane to Palau as Australian visitors rise 55%
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 5, 2026) — Qantas will add a second weekly flight between Brisbane, Australia, and Palau starting Dec. 2, 2026, expanding travel options as the number of Australian visitors to Palau continues to grow. Minister of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Ngirai Tmetuchl announced the additional service, which will […]
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Water and housing projects planned for Palau under Pacific climate program
By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (Nov. 4, 2026) – Palau is helping lead a regional climate adaptation program that includes $47.8 million in planned projects to improve the country’s water infrastructure and support affordable, climate-resilient housing and urban development. Xavier Erbai Matsutaro of Palau co-chairs the Regional Programmatic Approach on Climate Action alongside Wayne King […]
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Sonsorol voters approve all 23 constitutional amendments
Sonsorol voters have approved every one of the 23 proposed changes to the state constitution, including the biggest one: merging two of the state’s four municipalities and reorganizing the state Legislature. The results were certified Oct. 30 by the Palau Election Commission after the Oct. 27 referendum. Each amendment won a majority of votes statewide […]