Koror, Palau — The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) has kicked off the Raising Innovative Sport Enablers (RISE) Training Program, a week-long initiative aimed at strengthening community sports leadership and promoting holistic wellbeing in sports. Launched in partnership with the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) through its Oceania Sports Education Program (OSEP), the Ministry of […]
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“Online Risks Rising for Palau’s Children, Calls Grow for Digital Citizenship in Schools”
By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau (December 4, 2025)— As children in Palau go online at increasingly younger ages, digital literacy and online safety advocates say the country must urgently strengthen its approach to teaching safe and responsible technology use. In an interview, Joleen Ngoriakl, who leads the Palau Digital Citizenship Initiative, said that while no […]
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Invasive Species Threats AddressedThrough Biosecurity Measures
By: Faith Chen Koror, Palau — Palau’s fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage face growing threats from invasive species, intensified by increased global trade, regional travel, and inter-island movement, officials said during a workshop held Nov. 4 at the West Plaza Hotel in Ulong. The workshop focused on strengthening biosecurity efforts at pre-border entry points and […]
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United Airlines Direct Flight from Tokyo Brings U.S. Travelers
By: Faith Chen PALAU — United Airlines launched a new year-round flight connecting Palau directly to Tokyo/Narita, providing seamless links from five U.S. hubs—New York/Newark, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—to the island nation through Tokyo. The inaugural flight from Tokyo, celebrated with a traditional Japanese sake barrel ceremony at Narita Airport on Tuesday, […]
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Palau Households Face Steady Incomes but Rising Living Costs, 2023–24 HIES Shows
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (October 2025) — Palau’s households are earning steady incomes but continue to face mounting cost-of-living pressures driven by high import dependency, housing costs, and energy prices, according to the 2023–2024 Palau Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES). The report, conducted by the Bureau of Budget and Planning with support from […]
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Palauans in Guam Celebrate Independence Day, Strengthening Cultural and Community Bonds
By Laurel Marewibuel | Island Times HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Palauans living in Guam marked Palau’s 31st Independence Day on October 11 with a vibrant celebration that highlighted cultural pride and strengthened ties with the island’s local community. Palau Club Representatives with celebratory cake of 31st Palau Independence Day celebration in Guam The event, held at […]