By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — Kukong Khalye Hilbert has been sentenced to one year in prison and 10 years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree theft for taking money from Palau Housing Authority clients. Hilbert entered her guilty plea on Oct. 26. The two other theft […]
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Ngchesar Honors Late Chief and Educator Emil Ramarui
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGCHESAR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) – The Ngchesar State Government has honored the late Chief Buk Desengang Emil Ramarui through Resolution No. 12-2, recognizing his lifelong service to Palau and to Ngchesar State. The resolution highlights Ramarui’s many years of dedication to Palau’s education system and his wide-ranging service to the […]
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Ngaraard to hold special election Nov. 24 to fill legislative vacancy
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARAARD, Palau — Elab County in Ngaraard State will hold a special election Nov. 24 to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the death of legislator Harvey Ngirairikl. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the 12th Olbetibel – Ngaraard Legislature passed Resolution No. 12-7-4S calling for […]
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An Ocean of Peace is NOT Built on Occupation: Pacific Civil questions the Pacific Forum on Israel partnership
Friday 23rd October 2026 The Blue Pacific is our oceanic home. It is held together by a weave of shared values passed from our forebears’ hands into ours: justice, peace, self-determination and respect for international law. We, the members of the Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGO) Alliance, representing our diverse constituencies and mandated by them […]
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Taiwan vows to remain Palau’s ‘most reliable partner’ at first Independence Day celebration in Taipei
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Taipei, Taiwan — The Embassy of Palau in Taipei held the first official celebration of Palau Independence Day in Taiwan on Tuesday, October 20, bringing together Taiwanese partners from the health-care and education sectors, business leaders, students, and Palauan citizens living in Taiwan for an evening of speeches, dinner, and cultural […]
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ODA Press Tour Showcases Japan-Supported Development Projects Across Palau
By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Journalists and community participants joined the Embassy of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) Press Tour on Oct. 21, 2026, visiting several development initiatives across the country focused on health, judicial infrastructure, and public works maintenance. Media visited the wheelchair lifts at the Judiciary that provide access to persons with […]