By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau’s 31st Independence Day celebration featured more than festivities this year. It also became the stage for the third annual Display of Art and Visual Expressions (D.A.V.E.) Art Show, which brought together 19 artists, from a 10-year-old newcomer to seasoned professionals, to reflect on the theme “A klukuk er […]
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Palau Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Budget, but Delays Raise Accountability Questions
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau narrowly avoided a government shutdown this week after lawmakers rushed to pass a three-month stopgap budget, underscoring a recurring problem of delayed budget approvals that has left the country vulnerable at critical moments. Early Oct. 1, President Surangel Whipps Jr. signed Senate Bill No. 12-39, SD2, HD2 — […]
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Palau Still Needs to Do More to Stop Human Trafficking- TIP 2025 report
By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has kept its Tier 2 ranking in a new report by the United States 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, with the report highlighting that while Palau has taken steps to stop trafficking and is making progress, but still faces big problems in taking traffickers to court and protecting victims. “The government […]
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Simulation Dog Strengthens Veterinary Emergency Training in Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Osebelel A Charm Animal Hospital staff trained on advanced emergency procedures this week using the Diesel Dog, a lifelike veterinary simulation model brought to Palau through Pacific Partnership. The training on Sept. 30 introduced realistic practice in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, anesthesia and other lifesaving techniques. The Diesel Dog can […]
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World leaders extend congratulations as Palau marks 31st Independence Day
By: Bernadette Carreon KOROR, Palau (Oct. 2, 2025) — Palau celebrated its 31st Independence Day on Oct. 1 with messages of congratulations from leaders around the world, emphasizing the nation’s role in ocean conservation, climate action and regional cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on behalf of Washington, citing the long-standing […]
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Palau President Whipps warns against war, Calls out China on Taiwan
NEW YORK, 01 OCTOBER 2025 (PACNEWS) — Palau President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr told the United Nations General Assembly last week that peace, justice, and inclusivity must guide the international community, warning that wars and political exclusions threaten global stability. “Palau knows too well the heavy cost of war, having endured the devastation of World […]