Overview:
A new agreement between PNOC and the Palau Media Council aims to strengthen broadcast journalism in Palau by transferring equipment and expanding training opportunities. Building on the success of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, the initiative could reshape how local stories are told.
Equipment transfer and training initiative targets stronger, more accountable media coverage
KOROR, Palau (April 6, 2026) — “This MOU formalizes a commitment we envisioned during the 2025 Mini Games and supports future planning for a stronger, more accountable media sector,” said Frank Kyota, as the Palau National Olympic Committee and the Palau Media Council signed an agreement to expand broadcast media capacity.
The memorandum of understanding transfers broadcast equipment from PNOC and the Australian government to the Palau Media Council, aiming to strengthen local media production and training.
The agreement builds on media training and coverage efforts during the Pacific Mini Games 2025, where a joint team of young reporters and experienced media professionals delivered daily highlights over the nine-day event, including the opening and closing ceremonies.
“We’re really heartened by the investment that we made here with the Palau Media Council for the Pacific Mini Games,” said Toby Sharpe. “The media’s impact on that success couldn’t be understated. The programs shared across the region helped showcase Palau and demonstrated how professional the media sector here is.”
Following that success, the Palau Media Council partnered with PNOC and Palau Community College, with support from Australia’s Media Support Fund, to establish a media training center focused on building skills in broadcast journalism.
“This equipment and training will help increase both the quantity and quality of content produced,” said Leilani Reklai, President of Palau Media Council. “That includes public interest reporting, sports coverage and stories that have not been covered before.”
The initiative is expected to expand opportunities for local journalists while improving access to timely and reliable information for the public.