By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Law enforcement and regulatory agencies in Palau are strengthening coordination to investigate and prevent financial crimes, officials said during a recent public program. Jolanda Warren, an investigator with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Bureau of Public Safety, said her work involves close collaboration with agencies including the Financial […]
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Dangerous Inmate Still Missing After Daylight Escape From Koror Jail
Authorities launch search as repeat escapee with violent record evades capture By: L. N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A convicted murderer and repeat escapee remains on the run after fleeing custody Monday afternoon, raising renewed concerns about prison security following a string of inmate escapes over the past eight months. Officials from the Bureau of […]
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“No chaos — everyone knew their responsibilities,” official says after Palau airport disaster drill
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “The expectation was that there would be no chaos and everyone would know their responsibilities,” said Bureau of Public Safety Director Curtis Elobt after emergency agencies completed a full-scale airport disaster drill designed to test how quickly responders react to a major aviation accident. The exercise, organized by the […]
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National Security staff authorized to act as police under new presidential order
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 24, 2026) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has issued a directive giving the National Security Coordinator and staff the authority to act as law enforcement officers, saying the move is needed to strengthen Palau’s ability to fight money laundering, transnational crime and foreign interference. Palau National Security Coordinator […]
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Japan donates motorcycles, equipment to strengthen Palau emergency response
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Government of Japan on Tuesday donated six motorcycles, 30 tactical flashlights and five professional-grade binoculars to Palau’s Ministry of Justice to support emergency and public safety operations. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. (left) and Japan Ambassador Kasahara sitting on police motorcycles donated to Palau by Japan Government in […]
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U.S. Donates New Ambulances, K9 Support Packs to Strengthen Palau Emergency Response
By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau (Jan. 29, 2026) — Palau’s emergency response capacity received a boost Thursday with the delivery of two new ambulances and K9 support packs donated by the United States government. The Ministry of Justice received two fully equipped Ford F-350 ambulances, enhanced sustainment packs to support ongoing maintenance, and K9 support […]