By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Ship Registry (PSR) has clarified that the tanker James II, which was reportedly targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea this week, was no longer registered under the Palau flag at the time of the incident. The clarification comes after international media reports identified the […]
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Palau’s Pacific Mini Games Success Earns Regional Recognition at Oceania Olympic Assembly
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau’s successful hosting of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games received regional recognition during the annual assembly of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) in Auckland, New Zealand, highlighting the island nation’s growing role in sports development across Oceania. During the assembly, Pacific Games Council Chief Executive Officer Andrew Minogue […]
Angaur students embrace marine science through PICRC outreach program
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Students at Angaur Elementary School demonstrated strong enthusiasm for marine conservation and scientific research during a recent education outreach program hosted by the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), highlighting growing interest among youth in protecting Palau’s marine environment. PICRC said students actively participated in the center’s final Education […]
Palau Participates in 51st U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting, Strengthening International Collaborations and Reef Resilience
The Republic of Palau participated in the 51st U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) Meeting, held from April 28 to May 5, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Palau’s delegation included Geraldine Rengiil, Palau’s Point of Contact to the USCRTF; Adeeshia Tellei of the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC); and Dr. Robert Richmond, Advisor […]
PICRC Leads Regional Coral Monitoring Workshop in Kosrae
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently expanded its role as a regional leader in marine science by facilitating a specialized introduction and training workshop on ReefCloud in Kosrae, FSM. The workshop that was held from April 20 to April 24, 2026, marked the first time this training was delivered to Micronesian participants by […]
Banning children from social media is not enough, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design
GENEVA, 01 JUNE 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE)—Blocking children from social media is no substitute for making platforms safe in the first place, the UN human rights office warned Friday, as it issued a 10-point framework urging governments and tech companies to go further and faster to protect children online. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
