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 […]
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Inmate Fatally Stabbed at Koror Jail; Police Identify Suspect
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A 36-year-old inmate at Koror Jail was fatally stabbed Sunday, authorities confirmed. The man, whose identity has not been released, was found unresponsive inside the jail with multiple stab wounds to the neck, according to a police report. He was transported to the Belau National Hospital emergency room, where […]
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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LIKELY WITH CURRENT OEK STANDOFF
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A budget standoff between Palau’s two legislative chambers has left the government on track for a shutdown on Oct. 1, after the House of Delegates rewrote the Senate’s temporary spending measure and forced a new showdown. The Senate had passed a continuing budget authorization to keep the government running […]
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EXIT Wows Palau Crowd with A Cappella Performance Marking Korea-Palau Friendship
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — The Korean a cappella group EXIT lit up Palau with soaring harmonies and infectious energy, capping off the 30th anniversary celebration of friendship and cultural exchange between Korea and Palau. A crowd of spectators is enjoying a rare a cappella concert in Palau. Formed in 2008, the five-member ensemble […]
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Lawmakers Question Hospital Transition and Budget Hike
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Senators are raising sharp questions over the Ministry of Health and Human Services’ (MHHS) proposed reorganization under Executive Order 469, citing conflicts with national law, overlapping mandates, and a significant budget increase that leaves the status of hospital management unresolved. In a letter to MHHS, the Senate’s oversight committee […]