KOROR, Palau — “On behalf of the entire school community, we express our deepest appreciation to Governor Ucheldikes Natus Misech and the Legislators of the 22nd Olbiil Era Ngeaur for their steadfast support,” said Angaur Elementary School Principal Tiffany Rengulbai-Kasiano, after the state government donated $2,000 to support the school’s students and teachers. The appropriation, […]
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Palau Joins Taiwan Allies in Urging UN to Resist Beijing’s Pressure
By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has taken a prominent stand anew alongside eight other diplomatic allies of Taiwan, calling on the United Nations to reject political pressure from Beijing and uphold neutrality in its dealings with Taiwan. The appeal comes ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly debate, where Taiwan’s international participation remains a contentious issue. […]
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Palau Agencies Warn Public About Unregistered BOEX
KOROR, Palau (Sept. 8, 2025) — Palau authorities are warning the public to be cautious of a company called BOEX, which claims to have launched operations in the country but is not legally registered or authorized to do business. The Bureau of Revenue and Taxation, the Foreign Investment Board, the Office of the Corporate Registrar, […]
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U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile Defense Drill in August
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport. The event, part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2025, is scheduled for Aug. 14–22 and will include integrated […]
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House approves FY 2026 Budget Bill, strips policy riders, adds utility subsidies
KOROR, Palau — The House of Delegates has passed the proposed fiscal year 2026 national budget bill on third reading, removing nearly all policy riders that were originally tied to the legislation and adding new subsidies for household utilities. The House-approved measure appropriates $152 million, up from the $152.5 million proposed by President Surangel Whipps […]
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Proposed Community Reinvestment Act
Weighing Economic Benefits Against Banking Risks A new legislative proposal, SB 12-33, in Palau—the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)—seeks to reshape how local banks utilize deposits, igniting discussion on its potential to transform the nation’s economic landscape and the risks it may bring. Policy Overview The legislation would require banks operating in Palau to reinvest a […]