By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (January 30, 2026)— Chronic overcrowding at the Koror jail, staffing shortages driven by low police pay, security lapses that allow drugs and weapons inside detention facilities, and a growing backlog of criminal cases dominated testimony Tuesday during a Senate oversight hearing of the Ministry of Justice. Attorney General Ernestine […]
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Search Ends for Missing Passenger After Angaur Boat Capsizing
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (January 30, 2026) — The search for the missing passenger from a boat that capsized near Angaur officially ended Wednesday, Jan. 28, after five days of extensive surface and aerial operations by marine law enforcement and partner agencies, authorities said. The search concluded with no positive results, and the missing […]
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Whipps Announces $5.5M ADB Grant to Finish Long-Delayed KASP Project
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (January 30, 2026)— The long-delayed Koror–Airai Sewer Project (KASP) is expected to be completed by November 2026 following the approval of a $5.5 million grant from the Asian Development Bank, President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced. Whipps said the grant funding will allow the government to finish the remaining components of […]
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Community Rallies to Support Families of Filipino Workers Lost in Angaur Boat Incident
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Members of Palau’s Filipino community will hold a public fundraising event Sunday, Feb. 1, to help support the repatriation of four Filipino contract workers who died in a tragic boat incident near Angaur last week. Members of Palau’s Filipino community will hold a public fundraising event Sunday, Feb. […]
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Cancer Remains Third Leading Cause of Death In Palau: February Declared Cancer Awareness Month
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has proclaimed February as Cancer Awareness Month, drawing attention to cancer as the third leading cause of death among Palauans and urging individuals to take greater responsibility for their health through lifestyle changes and early detection. President Surangel Whipps Jr. signs Proclamation 418 declaring […]
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U.S. Donates New Ambulances, K9 Support Packs to Strengthen Palau Emergency Response
By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau (Jan. 29, 2026) — Palau’s emergency response capacity received a boost Thursday with the delivery of two new ambulances and K9 support packs donated by the United States government. The Ministry of Justice received two fully equipped Ford F-350 ambulances, enhanced sustainment packs to support ongoing maintenance, and K9 support […]