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 […]
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Pacific leaders unite against rising transnational crime threat at first regional summit in Fiji
Palau officials join Pacific ministers, police chiefs in push for stronger regional response to drug trafficking and organized crime ahead of Pacific Islands Forum in Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Pacific leaders, police commissioners and justice officials gathered this week in Fiji for the region’s first ministerial-level Transnational Crime Summit, […]
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Palauan Citizens in U.S. Gain Access to Commercial Driver’s Licenses Under New Federal Rule
Federal exemption allows Palauan citizens to obtain CDLs without temporary work visas through 2031 By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington, D.C. announced a major policy change this week that will allow Palauan citizens living lawfully in the United States under the Compact of […]
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Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar partner with national agencies on historic trail network
New initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism while protecting cultural landmarks in Palau KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development signed a memorandum of understanding May 8 with the state governments of Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar, along with the Palau Visitors Authority, to develop and maintain interconnected […]