KOROR, Palau — Palau highlighted its ongoing tax reform efforts at the 22nd Annual Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA) Conference held Sept. 22–26 in Tonga. Acting Director of the Bureau of Revenue and Taxation Turang Rengiil and Senior Auditor Janyssa Ford represented Palau at the regional meeting, which brought together delegates from 16 Pacific […]
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Silence Surrounds Koror Jail Killing
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — A week after an inmate was stabbed to death at Koror Jail, the government’s silence about what happened has fueled public concern and growing distrust in the Ministry of Justice’s ability to protect those in its custody. The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has not released any updates since […]
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Artists Showcase Culture and Identity at Palau’s Independence Day Art Exhibit
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau’s 31st Independence Day celebration featured more than festivities this year. It also became the stage for the third annual Display of Art and Visual Expressions (D.A.V.E.) Art Show, which brought together 19 artists, from a 10-year-old newcomer to seasoned professionals, to reflect on the theme “A klukuk er […]
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Palau Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Budget, but Delays Raise Accountability Questions
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau narrowly avoided a government shutdown this week after lawmakers rushed to pass a three-month stopgap budget, underscoring a recurring problem of delayed budget approvals that has left the country vulnerable at critical moments. Early Oct. 1, President Surangel Whipps Jr. signed Senate Bill No. 12-39, SD2, HD2 — […]
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Palau Still Needs to Do More to Stop Human Trafficking- TIP 2025 report
By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has kept its Tier 2 ranking in a new report by the United States 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, with the report highlighting that while Palau has taken steps to stop trafficking and is making progress, but still faces big problems in taking traffickers to court and protecting victims. “The government […]
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Simulation Dog Strengthens Veterinary Emergency Training in Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Osebelel A Charm Animal Hospital staff trained on advanced emergency procedures this week using the Diesel Dog, a lifelike veterinary simulation model brought to Palau through Pacific Partnership. The training on Sept. 30 introduced realistic practice in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, anesthesia and other lifesaving techniques. The Diesel Dog can […]