From community colleges to global universities, Palauan students celebrate academic excellence and achievement across multiple fields By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 25, 2026) — Graduation season in Palau is once again becoming a celebration not only of academic achievement, but also of the strength, resilience and aspirations of Palauan families and communities as students […]
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Palau students gain real-world business skills at 2026 Development Symposium
Students pitched startup ideas after hands-on training in finance, marketing, taxation and AI tools during a youth-focused symposium in Koror. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Students were open-minded to learning different solutions and ways to develop a business and how to keep your business running and stable,” an event organizer said following the 2026 […]
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Pacific leaders to meet in Palau as partners back logistics support
PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa says leaders remain committed to a face-to-face summit despite ongoing economic pressures. Monday 25 May 2026 | 05:30 Kaneta Naimatau Multimedia Journalist (Fiji Sun) The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]
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Two presidents, one room, no questions off limits: athletes put governance to the test at the Oceania Athletes Forum
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 […]