By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) – A man has been charged with attempted importation, trafficking and possession of methamphetamine after authorities intercepted a DHL shipment containing 18 packets of a crystalline substance allegedly concealed inside three hollowed-out books. Roldan Ellabed Renguul is charged in Criminal Case No. 26-056. The case stems […]
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Senator Schatz introduces bill to expand U.S diplomatic footprint in Pacific Island nations
HONOLULU/WASHIGTON, 24 JULY 2026 (MAUI NOW) — U.S Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat, joined Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi this week to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the United States’ diplomatic footprint across the Pacific Islands, a region Schatz has made a recurring focus of his work in Congress. The bill, called the […]
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China ballistic missile test pushes forward case for Pacific Security Agreement
By political reporter Holly Tregenza In short: (ABC- Australia) Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China’s launch of a nuclear-capable test missile in to the Pacific has damaged its reputation in the region. He argues the incident has strengthened the case for a regional security agreement. What’s next? Pacific leaders are expected to discuss a regional […]
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Ngarchelong Governor’s Race Shapes Up as Close Contest
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Voters in Ngarchelong State will head to the polls Friday, June 26, for a primary election to determine which two candidates will advance to the general election for governor. Three candidates are competing for the office: Kayama Shiro, Hadley F. Renguul and incumbent Gov. Dwight Ngiraibai — and […]
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Clarification of June 19th Island Times Article On Departure of 1st TCN
On June 19, Island Times published an article regarding the first deported migrant under U.S. immigration MOU, publishing that: “Representatives of the International Organization for Migration met with the individual during his brief stay. Sources with knowledge of the situation said IOM facilitated and assisted with his departure from the island. IOM clarified in an […]
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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says U.S remains committed to Pacific security
SINGAPORE, 01 JUNE 2026 (AP)—- U.S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region […]