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 […]
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Japanese Training Ship Dazzles in Palau with Crystal Waters, Cultural Festivities
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A male student aboard the research vessel Bosei Maru couldn’t hide his awe at Palau’s underwater paradise. “I love it here, especially the water — it’s so clear and the corals are just so beautiful,” he gushed Friday after docking in Koror. It’s a sentiment echoed by the crew. […]
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Palau Honors Chief Ngirakebou Andres Madraisau with National Flag Observance
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 24, 2026) — Palau is honoring the life and service of Chief Ngirakebou Andres Madraisau of Ngchesar State with a national flag-lowering observance on February 23, 2026, recognizing his contributions as a community leader, traditional chief, and public servant. Born June 16, 1939, to Madraisau Tiou and Tomoisang Madraisau […]
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Fatal Traffic Crash in Airai Claims Life of Female Driver
By: L.N. Reklai AIRAI, Palau (Feb. 19, 2026) — A traffic accident claimed the life of a woman on Thursday near the entrance of Palau Mission Academy in Airai, authorities said. The Bureau of Public Safety reported that police and emergency responders rushed to the eastbound lane of Ngerikiil Road around noon after receiving reports […]
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Search and Rescue Effort Ends in Tragedy for Missing Peleliu Man
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb 16, 2026)— A 64-year-old Peleliu man who was reported missing last week was found dead Saturday following a multi-agency search effort, the Palau Ministry of Justice said. The man was identified as Hence Ilab, according to Bureau of Public Safety Director Elobt. Peleliu Police began search efforts at about […]