Report warns bureaucratic hurdles in both Palau and Washington could weaken strategic and economic goals By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) A new U.S. government watchdog report is raising concerns that delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks tied to Compact of Free Association funding could undermine Palau’s fragile economic recovery, critical public services and […]
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Peleliu chiefs sue over land deal tied to U.S. military use
Lawsuit claims transfer of public lands to national government violated constitution and bypassed public process By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A group of traditional leaders and residents from Peleliu has filed a lawsuit in the Palau Supreme Court seeking to overturn a land deal that transferred dozens of public land parcels to the national […]
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Palau Leader and Business Pioneer Surangel Whipps Sr. Dies at 86
Passing prompts postponement of president’s State of the Republic Address By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 24, 2026) — Surangel Whipps Sr., a prominent businessman, traditional leader and former Senate president, has died at age 86, his family announced Wednesday. Rekemesik Surangel Whipps Sr., prominent businessman and leader, passed away at the age 86. Photo […]
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Worker Body Recovered After Fall at Minatobashi Bridge Site in Koror
KOROR, Palau (April 21, 2026) — The body of a construction worker who fell into the water at the Minatobashi Bridge project site was recovered Friday, a day after he was reported missing. The current Minatobashi bridge connects Malakal Island and the Malakal port to the rest of Koror State. It is the main artery […]
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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 & […]
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Airai Club of Guam Donates Essential Supplies to Palau Transition Facility Patients
Vice president praises act as reflection of Palauan culture of care By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (April 3, 2026) — “Your good deed is a testament to our strong Palauan culture and way of life, to always help those among us who need help the most,” Vice President and Minister of Health and Human Services […]