8 May 2026 Last week, the Republic of Palau and Australia celebrated 30 years of maritime security cooperation, marking three decades of partnership built on shared values, mutual trust and a commitment to safeguarding Palau’s maritime domain. The occasion was marked by signing an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Palau and Australia. […]
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Songs, Dances and Unity Mark Senior Citizens Day Across Palau
States join together to celebrate elders and strengthen long-standing community ties By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 5, 2026) Senior citizens across Palau marked Senior Citizens Day on May 5 with celebrations held in communities throughout the country, honoring elders for their lifelong contributions to families, villages, states and the nation. Senior citizens from Ngeremlengui […]
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Pacific Voices Highlight Women’s Role in Maritime and Transport
Pacific Voices Highlight Women’s Role in Maritime and Transport By: Ngeldei Tulop The role of women in industries traditionally dominated by men took center stage during this morning’s women in business panel discussion in Port Moresby, where regional representatives gathered to discuss women in maritime and transport across the Pacific. Though the session was brief, […]
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“Nurses Serve From the Heart”: Palau Celebrates National Nurses Week
Proclamation recognizes nurses’ dedication, compassion and growing role in healthcare delivery By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) “Nurses are special people, because of all professions, they serve from the heart,” said Vice President and Minister of Health & Human Services Raynold Oilouch as Palau officially marked National Nurses Week in recognition of […]
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Billions Promised, But Bottlenecks Persists: GAO Flags Compact Delays Affecting Palau
Report warns bureaucratic hurdles in both Palau and Washington could weaken strategic and economic goals By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) A new U.S. government watchdog report is raising concerns that delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks tied to Compact of Free Association funding could undermine Palau’s fragile economic recovery, critical public services and […]
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No Diplomatic Resolution Yet in Indonesia-Palau Fishing Vessel Dispute
Palau proceeds with fish sale as Indonesia argues vessel was seized in overlapping maritime zone By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) A diplomatic dispute between Palau and Indonesia over the seizure of an Indonesian fishing vessel has intensified, with no official diplomatic resolution announced even as Palau’s court system moves forward with […]