By: Bernadette Carreon President Surangel Whipps Jr. last week, before the United Nations General Assembly rejected deep-sea mining as a climate solution, warning it could cause catastrophic damage to ocean ecosystems. “Deep-sea mining has been incorrectly promoted as a silver bullet for the climate crisis,” Whipps said “If we rush forward without understanding the consequences, […]
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Beluad Enterprise Debuts at Palau’s 31st. Independence Day Boat Race
AIRAI, Palau — September 28, 2025Palau’s 31st Independence Day Boat Race wasn’t just about horsepower and speed — it also became the launchpad for a new homegrown business. Beluad Enterprise, founded by 29-year-old Rimuu Salii Williams, made its official debut on Sunday along the Airai side of the race, bringing fresh energy and Palauan pride […]
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Belau DIMS to Streamline Tourism Strategy and Support Local Businesses
KOROR, Palau — Palau has launched its Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2025–2028, a national plan designed to responsibly grow tourism while preserving the country’s culture and environment. Central to the plan is the Belau Destination Information Management System (Belau DIMS), a digital platform designed to enhance the management of tourism by government, businesses, and communities. DIMS […]
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Palau calls out Beijing’s Exclusion of Taiwan from the UN
By: Bernadette Carreon President Surangel Whipps called anew the world leaders to include Taiwan in the United Nations activities, and by not doing so, China is silencing 23 million Taiwanese at the UN. Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations last week, Whipps also accused China of wrongly interpreting a 1971 resolution to […]
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Koror Election Update & Clarification: 9 Hamlets FieldCandidates, 3 Still Open
By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — This story updates and corrects a Sept. 24 article on Koror State’s upcoming general election, clarifying the number of hamlets and including details on the gubernatorial race. Koror voters will head to the polls on November 11, 2025, to elect a governor and 17 members of the state Legislature, […]
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EU Expands Pacific Engagement: Palau Eyes Trade, Investment, and Biodiversity Partnerships
By: L.N. Reklai The European Union is deepening its engagement in the Pacific, with Palau in focus as both sides seek new pathways for collaboration and investment. At the recent EU Pacific Business Forum in Nadi—attended by more than 300 delegates, including Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.—businesses and government leaders explored opportunities for increased economic […]