Weather Service warns of very dry conditions through mid-2026 as El Niño threat grows By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (April 21, 2026) — Early signs of a possible drought are emerging in Palau, with residents reporting weeks of little rainfall and officials warning of drier conditions ahead. “It looks like we are going to […]
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Tuberculosis Cases Surge Early in 2026, Prompting Health Alert in Palau
Officials warn public to watch symptoms and follow prevention measures By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (April 20, 2026) — An unusually rapid rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases has prompted Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) to issue a public notice, urging the public to remain vigilant, recognize symptoms and follow preventive measures. […]
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Worker Body Recovered After Fall at Minatobashi Bridge Site in Koror
KOROR, Palau (April 21, 2026) — The body of a construction worker who fell into the water at the Minatobashi Bridge project site was recovered Friday, a day after he was reported missing. The current Minatobashi bridge connects Malakal Island and the Malakal port to the rest of Koror State. It is the main artery […]
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New Koror Bill Aims to Unlock Land Lease Value, Boost Access to Loans
Lawmakers target development gaps while raising questions on oversight and residency rules By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Koror State Legislature has passed a bill aimed at giving land leaseholders greater control over their leases, potentially opening the door to easier access to loans, property transfers and long-delayed development projects. Koror State Legislature Bill […]
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24 State Finance Workers Trained in Updated QuickBooks System
Course boosts financial management capacity, efficiency across state governments By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 21, 2026) — “I found the class to be very helpful and useful… this course helped us learn the new features of the 2024 version that make our jobs so much easier,” said Sharleen Nicholas of the Peleliu State Government, […]
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Construction Worker Missing, Presumed Dead in Minatobashi Bridge Incident
Tragedy strikes major Japan-backed infrastructure project in Malakal By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 16, 2026) — A construction worker is presumed dead after failing to surface while working at the Minatobashi Bridge construction site in Malakal on Thursday. The worker, a Bangladeshi national identified by his first name, “Mo,” was employed by Surangel & […]