By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Ngchesar State officially inaugurated its 12th government Thursday, with newly elected leaders pledging to focus on infrastructure, housing, education and tourism development for the community. Ngchesar State inaugurates its 12th Government, with new Governor Jackson Doktok, Floor Leader Felicia Watanabe and witnessed by President Whipps Jr. […]
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Search Resumes for Missing Passenger After Deadly Angaur Boat Capsizing
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Jan. 27, 2026)— The search for a missing passenger from a deadly boat capsizing off Angaur resumed Sunday, Jan. 26, but ended with no new developments, according to the Ministry of Justice. Clip of short video taken from shore in Angaur of the boat carrying 12 passengers as it was […]
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“Economic Growth for Whom? Palauans Still Struggling”
Dear editor, We must ask the hard question: Does this so-called “economic growth” actually trickle down to our people? Millions are being negotiated with the U.S., yet Palauans are still struggling. Food is expensive. PPUC is costly. Housing is unaffordable. Small businesses are closing. Drug abuse continues. Prisoners are dying. People with disabilities are still […]
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Soka University awards Remengesau “Cultural and Educational Recognition Award”
May 21, 2018 – After the successful participation in the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM 8), President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. together with his delegation, visited his fellow alumni at the Soka University in Hachioji, Japan. Remengesau was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Soka University from 16 years ago in June 2002. This […]
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Medical pilgrims
Personality Profile Imagine building a good life in your country for years and suddenly leaving it all behind for the sake of extending help to more people in another part of the world – that is the story of two Israeli doctors who journeyed to Palau after receiving a request for their services. Orthopedic surgeon […]
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Senate panel investigates Masang’s potential conflict
The Senate Committee on Public Utilities, Communications and Housing Development is investigating Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman and Board member Sam Masang for Code of Ethics violation by allegedly facilitating business relationship between a company he owns and PPUC. Sen. Rukebai Inabo, chair of the committee stated in her March 9 letter to Masang […]