By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new permanent resident visa category for certain non-Palauans who have deep and longstanding ties to Palau, has been proposed to address the current immigration system that leaves some people who have made the country their home face the same uncertainty as short-term foreign workers. In a letter transmitting […]
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Palau Draws $45.8M in CRA, Compact Trust Funds Through Third Quarter of FY 2026
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 10, 2026) — Palau has drawn $45.8 million in funding from the Compact Review Agreement and Compact Trust Fund during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance’s quarterly report to the Olbiil Era Kelulau. The amount represents about 81.5% of the $56.2 […]
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OEK passes cybersecurity bill as new presidential tech office raises overlap questions
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR — The Senate gave final approval July 20 to legislation establishing Palau’s first comprehensive cybersecurity system, voting 13-0 to pass Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, HD2 on third reading — even as a separate executive order signed months earlier already created a new technology office within the Office of the President […]
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Belau Games Set to Open July 9, Coinciding With Constitutional Day
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 6, 2026) — The Belau Games will run July 9-19, Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) President Frank Kyota announced on a radio talk show. PNOC President Kyota and Vice President Chilton update Palau on the upcoming Belau Games 2026. Photo credit: Palau Wave Radio Kyota said the opening […]
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Ngchesar Voters Reject Recall of House Delegate in Historic Palau Election
Ngchesar State rejects petition-driven ouster in a 123-104 decision, marking a constitutional milestone for the Republic of Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Ngchesar State voters chose to retain their House of Delegates representative Thursday, defeating a recall effort against Delegate Rebecca Sebalt-Ngirmechaet in what marks the first congressional recall election held under the […]
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Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Visits Palau to Deepen Diplomatic Ties and Boost Tourism
Five-day trip highlights bilateral cooperation, development projects and people-to-people exchanges. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 8, 2026) — Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Palau on June 6 for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, promoting sustainable tourism and highlighting the achievements of bilateral development projects between the […]