By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 25, 2026) — Palau will celebrate its 32nd Independence Day with five days of cultural, traditional and community activities beginning Sept. 27, including state celebrations, markets, traditional games, art, fireworks and boat races. Flag of the Republic of Palau. This year’s Independence Day and 26th Olechotel Belau Fair will […]
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Team OEK wins 2026 Department Softball League
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Team OEK clinched the 2026 Department Softball League championship Friday, capping a season that began April 14 with a ceremonial opening that featured the Honorable Speaker, senators and delegates. The tournament opened when legislative leaders took the field to start play. On July 24, Team OEK finished the schedule […]
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MURAL collaboration CelebratEs cultural connections between PALAU and Australia
(July 22, 2026) The Australian Embassy is supporting a new large-scale mural at Palau High School as part of a vibrant program of cultural collaborations and events in Palau and across the Pacific region in 2026, to celebrate the deep connections between Australia and Pacific island countries. The Australian Government’s flagship public diplomacy initiative – Australia now: Pacific edition – celebrates the rich cultural […]
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Community Invited to Send Off Alingano Maisu on 6,200-Mile Pacific Voyage
KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026)— The Micronesian Voyaging Society is inviting the public to attend the launch of the traditional sailing canoe Alingano Maisu as it begins its 20th voyage, a 6,200-mile journey across the Pacific. The launch ceremony will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at NECO Marine in Koror […]
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Palau Declares 2026 the Year to ‘Just Say No to Illegal Drugs’ on National Day of Prayer
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau —President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., Vice President Oilouch and members of Whipps’ Cabinet gathered with the Olbiil Era Kelulau, Council of Chiefs, justices, religious organizations, students and community members Monday at Palau Community College’s Science Theater for the National Day of Prayer. Amid songs of praise, scripture readings and prayers […]