KOROR, Palau — The Palau International Coral Reef Center and Toba Aquarium renewed their Friendship and Cooperation Agreement this month, reaffirming nearly a decade of collaboration focused on marine conservation education, research exchanges and public awareness of marine ecosystems. From right to left: Kusuda yasushi Director general of Policy Planning, Wakai yoshihito Director Toba Aquarium, […]
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Bridging Ages: Airai–Ngaraard Poet Honors Elders at Senior Citizens Day
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A young poet from Airai and Ngaraard used verse on Saturday to honor elders and the shared history between the two states, delivering a poem that event organizers called a heartfelt bridge between generations. “Being from both Airai & Ngaraard, I really wanted to make both states proud,” said […]
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Palau’s Rising Team Spirit Shines Through at Oceania Championships 15th May 2026 Team Palau left the Oceania Swimming Championships in Fiji with more than personal bests and finals appearances. Across the week, the squad showcased determination, resilience and a close-knit team culture that shined bright in and out of the pool, with swimmers supporting one […]
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Whipps Creates New Steering Committee for Belau National Hospital Relocation
Executive order shifts project from planning phase to implementation oversight By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Surangel Whipps Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 503 creating a new steering committee to oversee the next phase of the Belau National Hospital relocation project. President Surangel Whipps Jr. dissolved the previous relocation committee and formed a new […]
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President Orders Development of Government Building Standards
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. signed Executive Order No. 502 directing the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries to develop consolidated building standards and a code for all government‑funded construction projects. Minister Charles Obichang, Ministry of Public Infrastructure & Industries oversees national infrastructure improvements. In absence of a national […]
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Why the BBNJ Agreement Matters to Every Palauan
For small island but big ocean states (BOS) like Palau, where the ocean is not just a resource but a way of life, decisions made in United Nations conference rooms in New York carry real consequences for our people, our livelihoods, and our future. Ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is not just […]