Senate Bill 12-58 would widen legal definitions of domestic violence and require sex offenders to serve longer before parole eligibility By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — The Palau Senate took a significant step last week toward strengthening protections for victims of family violence and sexual crimes, introducing Senate Bill No. 12-58 on the first […]
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‘Our Natural Pharmacy’: Native Tree Planting Initiative Promotes Food Sovereignty in Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Planting native trees is our natural, cultural and cost-free pharmacy,” said Jodean Remengesau, highlighting how traditional knowledge embedded in Palauan plant names reflects both food and medicinal uses. Students in planting trees at three locations across the state as part of a broader effort to promote environmental stewardship and […]
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Proposed Bill Would Create First Workplace Safety Law in Palau
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau – Congress is laying the foundations of occupational safety standards and safer workplaces in Palau through the newly introduced Senate Bill No.12-59. This bill for an act will amend Title 11 of the Palau National code adding a new chapter 22 relating to occupational and workplace safety. The bill […]
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Poverty Persists in Palau Despite High-Income Status, Report Says
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Despite the reputation as one of the Pacific’s higher-income island nations, nearly a quarter of Palau’s population lives in poverty, with people with disabilities among those facing the greatest economic and social barriers. A report by the The Borgen Project highlights how disability and poverty intersect in the island […]
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From Farm to Lunch Tray: Taiwan-Run Farm in Palau Inspires Kids to Grow and Eat Local
Hands-on harvests, nutrition lessons and school partnerships encourage healthier diets and stronger food security. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “When kids actually step into the fields and see how vegetables grow, it changes their perspective,” said Elena, manager of a Taiwan-run farm driving Palau’s fight against imported junk food. Her operation is turning elementary […]
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Students Share Perspectives on Proposed Youth Voter Pre-Registration Bill
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — As lawmakers review a proposed measure that would allow young citizens to pre-register to vote before turning 18, some high school students are already expressing their views on how the bill could affect future voters. The proposed legislation would allow eligible youth to complete their voter registration in advance […]