Lawmakers cite public health leadership and international experience By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (April 23, 2026) — The Palau Senate has unanimously confirmed President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s appointment of Gaafar J. Uherbelau as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan). Gaafar Uherbelau, President’s appointee to post of Ambassador to Taiwan, received full confirmation from […]
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Airai Marks Constitutional Day With New Government, Focus on Housing and Infrastructure
Leaders emphasize housing, infrastructure and public services during 36th Constitutional Day ceremony By: Laurel Marewibuel AIRAI, Palau (April 6, 2026) — Airai State marked its 36th Constitutional Day on Sunday with the inauguration of its 10th Constitutional Government, with leaders outlining priorities centered on infrastructure, housing and public services. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., in […]
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BRT Director’s Australia Visit Strengthens Ties
The Director of Palau’s Bureau of Revenue and Taxation (BRT), Mr Elway Ikeda, spent a week in Canberra meeting with Australian counterparts as part of an official visit to Australia focused on tax administration cooperation. During the visit, Director Elway met with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Commissioner Mr Rob Heferen on 27 March 2026. The […]
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Economic Development Without the People
Dear Editor, President Whipps recent interview about U.S. investment in Palau highlights a troubling pattern: our leaders speak about development in terms that please foreign partners but forget to center the people of Palau. The conversation was filled with talk of veterans, hotels, airports, and cruise ships, but not once did it address how ordinary […]