KOROR, Palau — Palau Media Council representative Ngewakl Isaac Soaladaob joined media leaders from across the Indo-Pacific in Canberra earlier this year as part of the Australia Awards Fellowship program aimed at strengthening media organizations and regional collaboration. The fellowship brought together media professionals to discuss challenges facing the industry, including the spread of misinformation, […]
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31-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Ngaraard; Investigation Ongoing
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A 31-year-old Palauan woman from Ngaraard was found dead on May 19 in what authorities believe may have been a case of self-harm. According to a police report, officers responded to a call at approximately 10 a.m. reporting an unresponsive woman at a residence in Ngebuked, Ngaraard. The deceased […]
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Professed “Ourrot” of Idid Clan Announces Removal of Bilung Title from Bilung Gloria Salii
Rare and unprecedented move could trigger legal and traditional challenges within Palau’s chiefly system. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 1, 2026) — In a move that could have far-reaching implications for Palau’s traditional leadership system, a public announcement published this week declared that Bilung Gloria Salii has been removed as Bilung of the Idid […]
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Parent Accuse Palau Police Officer of Excessive Force During Traffic Stop
Investigation underway after allegations an 18-year-old was slapped and aggressively detained at Meyuns Causeway By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 28, 2026)— A parent has accused a police officer of abuse of authority and excessive force following a traffic stop involving three teenagers at Meyuns Causeway, prompting an active criminal investigation by authorities. The allegations […]
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Pacific leaders to meet in Palau as partners back logistics support
PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa says leaders remain committed to a face-to-face summit despite ongoing economic pressures. Monday 25 May 2026 | 05:30 Kaneta Naimatau Multimedia Journalist (Fiji Sun) The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]
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Former Angaur Governor Charged With Misconduct, Theft Over Japan Grant Funds
Prosecutors allege former governor Steven Salii improperly withdrew and used more than $85,000 from a Japan-funded boat project for Angaur State. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Former Angaur Gov. Steven Salii has been charged with two felony offenses — misconduct in public office and first-degree theft — along with one misdemeanor […]