HONIARA, 25 MAY 2026 (ONOC MEDIA)—Following the formal opening of the 2026 Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland, the room quickly shifted from ceremony into conversation. Baklai Temengil-Chilton, President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees IOC President Kirsty Coventry and ONOC President Baklai Temengil-Chilton took their seats alongside emcee Sarah Walker for a session that was […]
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Former Angaur Governor Charged With Misconduct, Theft Over Japan Grant Funds
Prosecutors allege former governor Steven Salii improperly withdrew and used more than $85,000 from a Japan-funded boat project for Angaur State. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Former Angaur Gov. Steven Salii has been charged with two felony offenses — misconduct in public office and first-degree theft — along with one misdemeanor […]
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Palau Performs First-Ever CT Coronary Angiogram, Advancing Local Heart Care
Historic procedure at Belau Medical Clinic and BNH reduces need for costly off-island cardiac imaging referrals By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Palau has successfully performed its first coronary CT angiogram, marking a major milestone in the country’s healthcare system and expanding local capacity to diagnose serious heart conditions without sending patients […]
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Palauan Graduate Ililau Commissed as U.S. Coast Guard Officer at Academy Graduation
President Whipps presents commission during Class of 2026 ceremony in Connecticut By: L.N. Reklai NEW LONDON, Conn. (May 21, 2026) — Palauan athlete, researcher and student leader Adrian Justin Ililau reached another major milestone this week after graduating from the prestigious United States Coast Guard Academy and officially becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. […]
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Fake News Posts Prompt Warnings Over Online Scams and Deepfakes in Palau
Officials, media leaders urge public vigilance as fake social media content spreads online misinformation in Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Government officials and local media leaders are warning the public to exercise caution online after two fake social media posts targeting President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. were discovered this week, […]
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Palau NSCO Cracks Down on Online Crime, Deports Dozens in 2025 Security Sweep
Intelligence-sharing with INTERPOL, Fiji, Macau and Hong Kong leads to arrests, deportations and disruption of drug and gambling syndicates. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Palau’s National Security Coordination Office reported major gains in combating transnational crime in 2025, including the deportation of more than 70 foreign nationals, the disruption of online […]