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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Meth Convictions Triple in Palau as Courts Impose Record Drug Fines
More than 1 kilogram of meth seized in FY2025 amid expanding crackdown on illegal drugs By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Ministry of Justice in Palau says convictions, seizures and court-imposed fines tied to methamphetamine cases have risen sharply in recent years, highlighting the growing scale of the country’s illegal drug crisis […]
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Scaled-back Lease Reform Bill Sent To Koror Governor For Signature
Scaled-back bill expands financing access for residents while limiting transfers of state residential leases By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) Koror lawmakers have approved a scaled‑back lease reform bill that preserves new financing options for residents while tightening controls on who can hold state residential leases and how those leases can be transferred. […]
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Palau Media Council Raises Awareness On Press Freedom, Launches Drive for Media Training Center
Fundraising campaign aims to strengthen local journalism and broadcasting capacity through new PCC facility By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 8, 2026)— The Palau Media Council marked World Press Freedom Day with a public awareness campaign and fundraising effort aimed at strengthening press freedom and expanding local media training opportunities in Palau. The May 8 […]
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Court Rules PPUC’s 2025 Water Rate Hike Unlawful
Supreme Court says February 2025 increase was never valid; PPUC must follow old tariff while questions over refunds and future rate hikes remain open. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Supreme Court of Palau has ruled that the Palau Public Utilities Corporation’s (PPUC) 2025 water and wastewater rate increase was never lawfully […]
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Palau Swim Team Opens Regional Meet With Record-Breaking Performance
Charlie Gibbons and Kazuumi Nestor lead strong opening performances as Palau advances to several finals SUVA, Fiji (May 11, 2026) The Palau Swim Team opened the regional swimming championships with a series of record-breaking performances and multiple finals appearances during the first two days of competition held May 9-13. Representing Palau at the regional meet […]
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Palau Senate Rejects Elite Visa Bill Over House Budget Riders
Senators oppose multimillion-dollar amendments tied to the Elite Visa bill, triggering conference committee negotiations. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau (May 11, 2026) – The Senate unanimously rejected the long-awaited Senate Bill No. 12-41 HD3, which sought to modernize Palau’s elite residency visa program, citing concerns over rider amendments imposed by the House of Delegates […]