New initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism while protecting cultural landmarks in Palau KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development signed a memorandum of understanding May 8 with the state governments of Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar, along with the Palau Visitors Authority, to develop and maintain interconnected […]
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Palau High Students Unearth Ancient Village Secrets in Hands-On Dig
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Imagine high schoolers knee-deep in jungle vines, mapping stone paths carved by ancestors and grilling elders on epic migration tales. That’s exactly what 18 Palau High School students did Thursday at the sacred Beluu er a Ngchesechang site in Airai State, blending teen energy with pro archaeology under the […]
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A Quick reminder that… Food as Medicine
Dear Editor, Food is more than fuel. In Palau, food is memory, identity, and medicine. When we choose taro, breadfruit, coconut, fresh fish, and island fruits, we are not only nourishing our bodies, we are feeding our culture, our elders, and our future. Reclaiming food as medicine means restoring the connection between what grows here […]
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A Quick reminder that… Food as Medicine
Dear Editor, Food is more than fuel. In Palau, food is memory, identity, and medicine. When we choose taro, breadfruit, coconut, fresh fish, and island fruits, we are not only nourishing our bodies, we are feeding our culture, our elders, and our future. Reclaiming food as medicine means restoring the connection between what grows here […]
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Aimeliik Opens Visitor Center Showcasing Palau’s Monumental Earthwork Landscape
By: L.N. Reklai AIMELIIK, Palau — The Republic of Palau on Thursday marked the opening of the Aimeliik Visitor Center, a new cultural and educational landmark highlighting Palau’s Monumental Earthwork Landscape and groundbreaking archeological discoveries that are reshaping global understanding of Pacific Island civilizations. The center, located in Aimeliik State, features interactive exhibits, LiDAR mapping, […]