By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “The recent surge to over $7.00 per gallon is a wake-up call that we must break our dependence on imported fossil fuels to protect the Palauan family’s pocketbook,” said one young woman, capturing the raw frustration echoing across the island nation. Gas prices have rocketed past $7 per gallon, […]
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New Zealand Ambassador Stuart Horne Presents Credentials to Palau President
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — New Zealand’s new ambassador to Palau, Stuart Horne, formally presented his credentials Thursday to President Surangel Whipps Jr. during a ceremony at the One Stop Shop building in Medalaii. New Zealand’s new ambassador to Palau, Stuart Horne, formally presented his credentials Thursday to President Surangel Whipps […]
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Court Denies Request to Halt U.S. Military Construction in Ngaraard
Supreme Court says Ngaraard state unlikely to win lawsuit challenging permits, contractor licensing and environmental review By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 9, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court on March 5th denied Ngaraard State Government’s request to temporarily halt U.S. military construction at a defense site in Ngaraard, ruling that the state is unlikely […]
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Palauans Feel Global Shock as Gas Nears $7 a Gallon
Rapid price surge highlights island nation’s dependence on imported fuel By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Mar. 9, 2026) — “We’re not part of that operation, but we feel the effects,” said one Palauan resident who closely tracks fuel usage, as gasoline prices across the country jumped about 60 cents per gallon within a single week, […]
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Airai Voters Return Ngiratecheboet to Governor’s Office
Final vote count widens margin to 202 as delegate and at-large results hold steady By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang AIRAI, Palau (March 9, 2026)— Incumbent Governor Norman Ngiratecheboet secured a decisive victory in the 10th Airai state general election, defeating challenger Collins Takeo by 202 votes after final tabulation of absentee, confined, and walk-in ballots last […]
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Palau to Conduct Mass Rescue and Full-Scale Emergency Drill at International Airport Wednesday
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Mar. 9, 2026)—Emergency responders will conduct a mass rescue and full-scale airport emergency exercise on Wednesday morning at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, with officials urging motorists and the public to remain aware and cooperate with safety instructions during the drill. The Palau Bureau of Public Safety announced that the training […]