By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility,” President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. said Monday, declaring September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in Palau. The proclamation calls on residents, families, businesses, and government and private agencies to take proactive steps to prepare for both natural and man-made disasters. “By taking measurable steps as […]
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Melekeok to Honor late Chief Steven Sebalt with Flags at Half-Staff
By: Laurel Marewibuel MELEKEOK, Palau — The State of Melekeok is mourning the loss of one of its traditional leaders, Ngirkungiil Steven Sebalt, who died Aug. 7 in Koror at age 71. Sebalt, who held the chiefly title of Ngirkungiil, the fourth-highest ranking chief of Melekeok, was widely respected for his commitment to preserving the […]
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Whipps urges continued Dialogue with U.S. despite Palau Leadership rejecting Asylum Proposal
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Wednesday that Palau should maintain dialogue with the United States, despite the country’s congress and Council of Chiefs rejecting a U.S. proposal to have Palau serve as a “safe third country” for asylum seekers. Minister Steven Victor of MAFE at the August 27th […]
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Palau Bureau of Agriculture employees suspended, terminated after Safe Stolen, $50K Missing
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngchesar, Palau — A break-in at the Bureau of Agriculture’s Livestock Division in Ngchesar has prompted employee suspensions and terminations, officials said. On July 14, the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) reported to police that a safe was stolen during the break-in. “The incident is currently under investigation,” Justice Minister Olegeriil said, […]
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Palau and Pacific Islands push for Equity, funding in High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty
UNITED NATIONS — As the world negotiates the future of life in the oceans beyond national borders, small island developing states are making their voices heard. At the second session of the Preparatory Commission for the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, held at UN Headquarters from Aug. 18–29, Pacific Island nations, […]
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Palau Health Ministry splits Public Health into three Bureaus Under Executive Order
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Aug. 28, 2025) — The Ministry of Health announced a major restructuring on Wednesday with the signing of Executive Order 496, which reorganizes three of its divisions into separate bureaus. Director Madraisau of Public Health stated that the order reorganizes the Division of Public Health, the Division of Behavioral Health, […]