Ambassador Jessica Lee of the Republic of China-Taiwan to the Republic of Palau issued a statement yesterday on behalf of her government calling for China to exercise self-restrain and not escalate conflict, to heed the call of international community to maintain peace and stability in the region. China in response to US Speaker Pelosi’s visit […]
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Melairei Pushes Back on Whipps’ Plan to Amend Infrastructure Fund Law
Senator calls legislative approval a “vital check and balance” under Compact agreement By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 31, 2026) — “Eliminating the requirement for specific legislative appropriation risks institutionalizing a lack of transparency,” Sen. Brian Melairei warned, urging lawmakers to reject President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s proposal to remove congressional approval for infrastructure fund spending. […]
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Palau PO Box Policy Sparks Backlash Ahead of June Rollout
Residents cite costs, family strain, and lack of evidence as concerns mount over new mail rules By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (March 30, 2026) — “This policy should be more analyzed,” one resident wrote online, as mounting public criticism greets a new Palau Post Office rule that will sharply restrict who can share a […]
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Palau’s ‘Laundry to Landscape’ Taps Greywater Goldmine for Climate-Proof Farms
Turn everyday laundry into irrigation: Palau pilots low-cost greywater systems to boost food security, conserve water, and climate-proof island agriculture By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Divert 25-50 gallons of water per load of laundry directly into your landscape!” Jodean Remengesau, director of the Bureau of Agriculture, champions this simple hack as a game-changer for […]
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Senate Urges Action on Fuel Costs, Calls for Oil Reserve Study
Resolution pushes Whipps to review procurement, explore regional fuel deals and boost price transparency By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau— “We currently have large fuel tanks — perhaps it’s time to explore the possibility of having oil reserves,” President Surangel Whipps Jr. said, as the Senate moved to press for a comprehensive response to rising […]
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Palau, Okinawa Launch Peace Education Partnership to Preserve WWII Memories
New initiative blends heritage, tourism and education as surviving witnesses to war decline By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (March 30, 2026) — “Peace education is important. As the younger generation continues to grow and fewer people in our country have lived through the war, it is important to preserve the memories of those who experienced […]
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Palau Launches Youth Farming Workshop to Tackle Aging Agriculture Workforce
Hands-on training connects students to sustainable farming skills and future food security By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “What makes this workshop truly pivotal is its focus on bridging the generational gap,” said Elena, director of the Taiwan Technical Mission farm, showing the efforts to draw young people into Palau’s aging agricultural sector. The Ministry […]