By: Laurel Marewibuel MALAKAL, Palau — Japan has donated 81 navigation aids, a maintenance vessel and an anchor winch to Palau under two grant-aid projects aimed at boosting maritime safety and coastal infrastructure upkeep, officials said. The donated equipment includes navigation aids to help guide vessels through Palau’s waters, a maintenance vessel, and an anchor […]
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Ngchesar Completes Phase XVI of Shimizu–Ngerngesang Road Project
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau. Ngchesar State officials, community leaders and residents gathered June 8, 2026, to mark the completion of Phase XVI of the Shimizu–Ngerngesang Road Paving Project, a long-running infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation access within the state. The milestone was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by national and state representatives, […]
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Palau Bids Farewell to U.S. Ambassador Joel Ehrendreich, Citing Key Gains in Compact and Development Efforts
Senate resolution recognizes economic talks, youth engagement, and $2.37M hospital study support By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — Palau’s Senate bid farewell to U.S. Ambassador Joel Ehrendreich on Wednesday, passing Senate Joint Resolution No. 12-10 to commend his service during the 14th day of its sixth regular session. US Ambassador Joel Ehrendreich to the […]
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Construction Worker Missing, Presumed Dead in Minatobashi Bridge Incident
Tragedy strikes major Japan-backed infrastructure project in Malakal By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 16, 2026) — A construction worker is presumed dead after failing to surface while working at the Minatobashi Bridge construction site in Malakal on Thursday. The worker, a Bangladeshi national identified by his first name, “Mo,” was employed by Surangel & […]