Koror, Republic of Palau | November 10, 2025. In response to remarks made during the Presidential Press Conference on October 30, 2025, the Rubekul Belau (Council) issues this statement to clarify the context and intent of its recent correspondence with the Embassy of Japan. The meeting between High Chief Reklai Raphael B. Ngirmang and […]
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High School Students Recognized for Coastal Cleanup, Share Views on Proposal to Shrink Sanctuary
By: L.N. Reklai PALAU — The Palau Council of Chiefs recognized high school students on Nov. 3 for their coastal cleanup efforts during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), honoring their commitment to environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. At a small ceremony held at the Office of the Council of […]
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Famed Marine sanctuary law to take effect Jan. 1, 2020
President Tommy Remengesau said Palau’ marine sanctuary law which will come into effect by January 1, 2020, is a “reminder that we should lead and respect the environment because the environment is the nest of life.” Remengesau said he is “happy” that the pioneering initiative will finally “come into fruition,” etching into the law both traditional […]
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PNMS gains support from Micronesian leaders
Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) gained the commitments and support from the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, and Nauru to “work with one another” to expand national and regional marine protection initiatives. In the communique signed by the Micronesian leaders during the annual Micronesia Presidents’ Summit held here last week […]
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Move to delay PNMS implementation to impact international status: PICRC
Moves to delay the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act- the law that will close 80 percent of Palau’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to commercial fishing will impact the nation’s international recognition as an eco- friendly destination. Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, CEO of Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) expressed concerns over the proposed legislation […]