By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. expressed disappointment over a letter sent by High Chief Reklai Bao Ngirmang to Japan’s ambassador about the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), saying that such matters should be handled through official government channels. “When we talk about the Marine Sanctuary, I believe that only two […]
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Palau Vice President Stresses Coordination, Regional Unity in Disaster Management
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, PALAU — “We need to have better coordination of support,” Vice President Raynold Oilouch said, highlighting his top priority in strengthening Palau’s disaster response. Speaking from his dual role as Vice President and head of the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), Oilouch reflected on lessons learned from past emergencies, including the […]
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Taipei emerges as top donor to Palau in 2023, providing over a quarter of total aid
By: Bernadette Carreon Taiwan contributed more than any other nation to Palau’s development in 2023, accounting for 28% of the island nation’s Official Development Finance (ODF), according to data from the Lowy Institute’s Pacific Aid Map. The contribution makes Taiwan the leading development partner for Palau, ahead of regional powers Japan (24%), the United States […]
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Rirou Expands GKR Consulting to Support Mental Health and Healing in Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We want to start because we want to help,” said licensed clinical social worker Gregoria Kay Rirou, announcing the launch of GKR Consulting’s Christ-centered mental health services in Palau beginning January 2026. After two years of working in Palau as a consultant for a specific project, GKR Consulting will […]
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Palau president eyes U.S deportees as a solution to labour shortage
KOROR, 06 NOVEMBER 2025 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—Deportees from the United States could fill Palau’s labour gaps, President Surangel Whipps Jr said, seeking to justify his apparent inclination to accept the Trump administration’s proposal to send its unwanted aliens to the Pacific island nation. Whipps said under the current proposal, his administration would select deportees with […]
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A country that said no: Palauans nix U.S proposal to send deportees to Palau
By Bernadette Carreon KOROR, 06 NOVEMBER 2025 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —While ramping up its crackdown on undocumented aliens, unwanted foreigners and asylum seekers, Washington has lined up countries it hopes will accept the deportees. Palau is on the U.S list of potential takers. The Trump administration proposes to send up to 75 deportees to Palau, […]