By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 6, 2026)— The Office of Capital Infrastructure Projects, which oversees the implementation of public infrastructure projects, has clarified information published in the July 31, 2026, edition of Island Times regarding a damaged sewage pipeline in Malakal. The CIP said the article, titled “Broken Sewage Pipeline Beneath Minatobashi Bridge Prompts […]
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Pacific preparations underway ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau
SUVA, 05 AUGUST 2026 (PACNEWS/PIFS)—The Pre-Forum Officials Committee (FOC) Meeting has begun, bringing together senior government officials to discuss key governance issues for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and review progress on regional priorities under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The meeting is being chaired by the newly appointed FOC Chair and […]
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Professed “Ourrot” of Idid Clan Announces Removal of Bilung Title from Bilung Gloria Salii
Rare and unprecedented move could trigger legal and traditional challenges within Palau’s chiefly system. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 1, 2026) — In a move that could have far-reaching implications for Palau’s traditional leadership system, a public announcement published this week declared that Bilung Gloria Salii has been removed as Bilung of the Idid […]
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Koror-Aimeliik boundary trial begins over Ngerchebal ownership dispute
After decades of trying to put off the inevitable, the two traditional siblings, Koror State and Aimeliik State are now going to court to resolve the ownership of Ngerchebal islet and in doing so address the conflicting interpretations of the ocean boundary between Koror and Aimeliik. In 1958 both States drafted their own State charters. […]
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Two States presented Brand-New Boats from PAN to Strengthen its Enforcement Efforts
December 10, 2019– Two PAN States, Ngiwal and Koror State, received two brand new 25-footer, 4 stroke boats with trailers from the Protected Areas Network (PAN) program at small handover ceremony last week. The vessels were procured by PAN for use of both states in implementing their PAN management plans that include monitoring, research, surveillance […]
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Koror celebrates 36th Constitutional Day
Koror celebrated its 36th Constitutional Day at Long Island Park on October 20. People of different age groups were present during the event that took place all the way until the night time. Through the efforts of Koror State Government, various booths selling food were present and various activities were conducted to keep the crowd […]