By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Sept. 9, 2026) — “We had $25 million before and it was gone in four years. This money for the port is not a lot,” Koror Gov. Eyos Rudimch said, stressing that the state must take a more disciplined approach to managing the approximately $29.1 million it expects to receive […]
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Setting the Record Straight: the U.S. Commitment to the Pacific
The United States is a Pacific nation, and thus strong ties with the Pacific Islands are a top priority for our foreign policy. On behalf of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, I’ve been honored to lead our diplomatic efforts in this vital part of the world. As Deputy Secretary of State, I’ve traveled to Fiji, […]
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Palau Draws $45.8M in CRA, Compact Trust Funds Through Third Quarter of FY 2026
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 10, 2026) — Palau has drawn $45.8 million in funding from the Compact Review Agreement and Compact Trust Fund during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance’s quarterly report to the Olbiil Era Kelulau. The amount represents about 81.5% of the $56.2 […]
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Micronesia Sun launches to deliver news across FSM, Palau and Marshall Islands
PONPHEI, 02 JULY 2026 (PACNEWS/MICRONESIA SUN NEWS) — A new regional media platform dedicated to covering the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau and the Marshall Islands has officially launched. “We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Micronesia Sun LLC, a new media and communications services platform dedicated to delivering timely, reliable, […]
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Taiwan VP Hsiao says U.S.-China engagement should not come at expense of regional security
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We have the same belief as the United States — that peace is maintained through strength,” Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao said, emphasizing that continued U.S. engagement with China does not signal a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau or other partners in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking to Island Times […]
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U.S. and Australian Partnerships Drive Infrastructure Gains and Tourism Recovery in Palau
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — June 10, 2026 — Palau’s international partnerships with the United States and Australia are continuing to shape national development efforts, supporting infrastructure expansion, transport connectivity and tourism recovery, according to officials outlining recent cooperation outcomes. U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary Holland Hague highlighted the long-standing relationship […]