By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 16, 2026) — Western Caroline Trading Company (WCTC) announced this week that its Desekel Mart branch in Ngerbeched will permanently close on July 31, ending years of service to customers in the community. WCTC’s Desekel Mart and Hotel in Ngerbeched, Koror will be closing its doors permanently on […]
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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]
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Inabo Accuses Senate of Sidestepping Constitution in Cabinet Nomination Dispute
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb 17, 2026)— Senator Rukebai Kikuo Inabo is challenging how the Senate has handled two of President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s key nominees, saying her colleagues have sidestepped the Constitution’s “advice and consent” duty by blocking full Senate votes and mischaracterizing the record in committee reports. Senator Inabo questions Senate leadership […]
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Island Times’ most viewed stories in 2018
The year 2018 is almost over and another is yet to begin. But before we embark on another journey, let’s take a look at Island Times’ most viewed stories online. Island Times looked back at the stories we published throughout the year and based on the figures shown by the analytics tool, the following stories […]