Rapid price surge highlights island nation’s dependence on imported fuel By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Mar. 9, 2026) — “We’re not part of that operation, but we feel the effects,” said one Palauan resident who closely tracks fuel usage, as gasoline prices across the country jumped about 60 cents per gallon within a single week, […]
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Airai Voters Return Ngiratecheboet to Governor’s Office
Final vote count widens margin to 202 as delegate and at-large results hold steady By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang AIRAI, Palau (March 9, 2026)— Incumbent Governor Norman Ngiratecheboet secured a decisive victory in the 10th Airai state general election, defeating challenger Collins Takeo by 202 votes after final tabulation of absentee, confined, and walk-in ballots last […]
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Statement from Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala for International Women’s Day – 8 March 2026
SUVA, 06 MARCH 2026 (PINA SECRETARIAT) —The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and recognising the important contribution of women media workers across the Pacific. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when we give women respect, equal opportunity and protection, we gain stronger […]
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Palau to Conduct Mass Rescue and Full-Scale Emergency Drill at International Airport Wednesday
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Mar. 9, 2026)—Emergency responders will conduct a mass rescue and full-scale airport emergency exercise on Wednesday morning at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, with officials urging motorists and the public to remain aware and cooperate with safety instructions during the drill. The Palau Bureau of Public Safety announced that the training […]
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Japanese Training Ship Dazzles in Palau with Crystal Waters, Cultural Festivities
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A male student aboard the research vessel Bosei Maru couldn’t hide his awe at Palau’s underwater paradise. “I love it here, especially the water — it’s so clear and the corals are just so beautiful,” he gushed Friday after docking in Koror. It’s a sentiment echoed by the crew. […]
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When Palau and Marshall Islands are judged by standards Washington won’t apply to itself
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/blog-bcxs8/categories/insights (Pacific Islands Times) When the U.S. State Department sanctioned Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and former Marshall Islands mayor Anderson Jibas, the language was unequivocal. • They “abused” their public positions. • They engaged in “theft, misuse and abuse” of funds. • They “wasted U.S. taxpayer money.” • […]