By: Summer Kennard Koror State officials and community partners on Monday distributed donated supplies from Operation Christmas Drop to national ministries and correctional facilities, continuing efforts to ensure the annual humanitarian aid reaches those most in need. Koror Ipang Seineng, Maiberel and Koror State Gov reps delivering to BPS Director Elobt supplies from Christmas Drop […]
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Palau Postal Service Grounded by U.S. Tariff Order, Stranding Packages for Months
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (December 18, 2025) — For three months, families and small businesses across the Pacific island nation of Palau have been unable to ship packages through the mail, sidelined by a U.S. executive order that ended duty-free treatment for low-value imports. The disruption stems from Executive Order 14324, signed this year […]
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Widow of Johnston Etpison Calls for Prisoners’ Rights Reform in Palau on her journey of healing.
KOROR —The widow of Johnston “Ton” Etpison has spoken publicly about her loss, saying her husband’s death while in custody has reshaped her purpose and strengthened her desire to help others in Palau who are grieving loved ones who died behind bars. She said her focus now is on supporting families who feel forgotten in […]
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Big boost for Palauan students as scholarship awards increase in 2026
By: L.N. Reklai Palauan college students are getting a major boost to help pay for school, as scholarship awards from the Palau National Scholarship Board are set to increase starting in the spring and fall semesters of 2026 following a significant funding increase approved by the Olbiil Era Kelulau. The PNSB’s budget for fiscal year […]
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OEK finally approves $15M Saudi loan to expand housing loans in Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Dec. 17, 2025) — After months of delay, the House of Delegates has approved a joint resolution allowing President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. to borrow $15 million from the Saudi Fund for Development, clearing the final legislative hurdle for new funding aimed at low-cost development loans. The measure authorizes the […]
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OEK moves bill to ease construction bond rules, raises limits for Palauan contractors
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A bill designed to help Palauan-owned construction companies compete for government projects moved forward this week after the House of Delegates agreed with the Senate’s reasoning and raised the proposed bonding thresholds even higher. The House Committee on CIP, Energy, Communication and Public Utilities has approved Senate Bill 12-22, […]