On October 21, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Palau joined a World Food Day event organized by the Palau Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) to recognize outstanding livestock and poultry farmers selected through a joint evaluation. Product displays and promotional activities featuring local pork, chicken and eggs also showcased the project’s work with farmers. The […]
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Ngaraard State’s Second batch of Sea Cucumber Release Effectively Improves Resource Levels.
The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), the Bureau of Fisheries (BOF, under the MAFE) and the Ngaraard State Government collaborated in 2024 to promote sea cucumber cage aquaculture and regeneration. Following the release of the first batch of 400 fattened sea cucumbers last year (2025), a second batch of 570 fattened sea cucumbers was released today […]
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To the Editor:
The Poverty Among the Palauans By: K.B. Toichi Palauans have been struggling to keep up with the high cost of living, including electricity bills, fuel prices, and goods and services taxes. The high cost of everything has affected the everyday lives of citizens. With the minimum wage starting at $5.00 per hour, it doesn’t cover […]
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Ngatpang Conveys 404,369 Square Meters to National Government for Multipurpose Port
By: L.N. Reklai NGATPANG, Palau – (August 12, 2026) – Ngatpang State has conveyed 404,369 square meters of reclaimed land, along with the immediate waters in front of its port known as Raelkelat, to the Palau Public Lands Authority for use by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment to develop fisheries and tourism infrastructure, […]
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Celebrating Earth Month with BOA: BOA in Action Across Palau
By: Telbi Yano Celebrating Earth Month in full force, the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) carried out a dynamic series of activities across Palau, partnering with schools and agencies to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. In building anticipation for Earth Day, BOA’s Horticulture Division kicked off a series of activities starting from April 16 to April […]
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Food security or risky investment? Palau’s livestock proposal faces scrutiny over evidence gaps
Delegates back cattle and goat farms, while critics point to lack of research, past failures, and questions over sustainability By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (April 30, 2026)– Last week, delegates passed a resolution urging President Whipps and the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment Ministry (MAFE) “to establish a cattle and livestock farm, primarily cows and […]