The recent “opinion” piece by Richard N. Salvador “A Critical Response to Mr. Surangel Whipps Address at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026” needs a response. It is absolutely fine to hold an opinion and to disagree with Presidents – Palauan or American. But as a former U.S. Ambassador to Palau, let […]
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Kanai introduces resolution, recognizes social media outlets importance
Del Gibson Kanai, who was last week a subject of a deluge of criticism, is now acknowledging the importance of social media outlets in “allowing for the free flow of information and expression.” Kanai yesterday authored a resolution “urging the Ministry of State to establish an online platform to disseminate accurate and complete information to […]
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Another lawmaker faces social media backlash
Comments made by Delegate Gibson Kanai during a session interpreted as denying Palauan social media forums rights to expression have sparked a deluge of criticism. Gibson, however, denied that his comments during the September 9 session were aimed at banning social media forums but instead help fund an agency to ensure that information about the […]