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Palau Families Battle High Costs for Food Security, Jodean Says: ‘Plant Now for the Future Harvest’

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau  — In Palau’s pricey island economy, households grapple with soaring costs that threaten long-term food security, but community leaders like Chief of Agriculture Jodean Remengesau see a path forward through homegrown solutions and traditional wisdom. Taro (kukau), a local crop promoted for food security. Photo credit: Island Times “In Palau’s […]

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Koror Elementary Students Celebrate New Playground Built Through Local and Global Collaboration

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Jan. 21, 2026) — A new playground opened last week at Koror Elementary School, giving students a safer and more durable place to play after years of wear and tear rendered the previous structure unsafe. A new playground opened last week at Koror Elementary School, giving students a safer and […]

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