By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 31, 2026) – A Filipina woman arriving in Palau on a United Airlines flight on October 31, 2026, was arrested after authorities allegedly discovered 145.15 grams of methamphetamine concealed inside her body, in another case involving the use of a person as a drug courier. Palau police K9 used […]
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COFA Ready to strengthen emergency centers, expand disaster supplies
By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (Nov. 4, 2026) – Palau launched the $10 million, U.S.-funded COFA Ready initiative on November 3 to strengthen emergency centers, expand disaster supply storage, and improve the country’s ability to respond to and recover from disasters. The three-year program, running from October 2026 through September 2029, was launched at the […]
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Taiwan Expands Scholarships as Palauan Alumni Return to Serve Home
By: Laurel Marewibuel TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is expanding educational opportunities for Palauan students, offering 20 full scholarships annually and exploring a new technical and vocational pathway aimed at preparing young Palauans for careers at home. The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Palau said the Taiwan Scholarship Programme has supported Palauan students […]
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Warming beyond 1.5 threatens Palau’s coastal communities, future generations
By Elilai Rengiil MELEKEOK, Palau (Nov. 4, 2026) – Palau must put safeguards in place for future generations as global warming threatens to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, National Climate Change Coordinator Xavier Erbai Matsutaro said ahead of COP31. The old posts in the foreground are the remains of a structure swept away by Typhoon Bopha […]
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Pacific Islands Forum Chair Leads Mission to Strengthen Forum-UAE Cooperation
5 November 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE: A high-level Pacific Islands Forum mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking place this week to advance cooperation on climate resilience, investment, and sustainable development. His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., President of Palau and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, accompanied by Pacific Islands Forum Secretary […]
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Palau’s New Correctional Facility Nears Opening for Inmates After a Decade
By: L.N. Reklai BABELDAOB, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) – Palau has completed its new National Correctional Facility after a decade of development, marking a major investment in the country’s justice system and raising expectations for improved rehabilitation, accountability and public safety. Director Curtis Elobt of the Bureau of Public Safety giving remarks at ribbon cutting […]