New policy limits sharing, expands e-box access as officials push for accountability and e-commerce readiness By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 26, 2026) — “We are trying to be as efficient and accessible so the public can be in line with the rest of the world in e-commerce,” said Post Master Santi Asanuma of the […]
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Whipps said he supports restoring utility subsidies to mitigate high costs
By: L.N. Reklai “These subsidies were meant for times such as this, when there is a real need,” said President Surangel Whipps Jr. in response to a question about whether he would support the Senate bill that proposed to restore the power utility subsidies that he cut from the FY 2026 Unified Budget. The ongoing […]
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OEK Sets April 23 Date for President Whipps’ Annual State Address
Joint resolution cites constitutional requirement for yearly report KOROR, Palau (March 27, 2026) — The Palau National Congress has scheduled a joint session for April 23 to receive President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s annual State of the Republic Address, as required under the Constitution. A Senate joint resolution, adopted by the Senate and concurred by […]
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Palau Pumps $1.2M Back to Elders and Disabled
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “It is just timely that the funds are distributed now with this crisis going on,” said President Whipps Jr. of the distribution of social assistance this week to senior citizens and citizens with disabilities. The scene unfolded March 24 at the One Stop Shop building in Koror, where over […]
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Palau outlines ship registry transition amid sanctions fallout, seeks long-term operator
Government defends handling of flagged vessels, clarifies MT Skylight status after Strait of Hormuz incident By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 27, 2026) —Palau’s government is moving to stabilize its ship registry operations following a months-long transition marked by sanctions, vessel deregistrations and international scrutiny, according to a letter from Minister of Public Infrastructure and […]
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Palauan Mom Beats Liver Death Sentence in Taiwan Transplant First
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “I thought I was going to die, but now I have a second chance at life thanks to Taiwan,” said Mildred, a 58-year-old Palauan mother whose firefighter son’s liver donation saved her from advanced cirrhosis. First Palauan to receive successful liver transplant in Taiwan’s Mackay Memorial Hospital, a first […]