The Poverty Among the Palauans By: K.B. Toichi Palauans have been struggling to keep up with the high cost of living, including electricity bills, fuel prices, and goods and services taxes. The high cost of everything has affected the everyday lives of citizens. With the minimum wage starting at $5.00 per hour, it doesn’t cover […]
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Poverty Persists in Palau Despite High-Income Status, Report Says
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Despite the reputation as one of the Pacific’s higher-income island nations, nearly a quarter of Palau’s population lives in poverty, with people with disabilities among those facing the greatest economic and social barriers. A report by the The Borgen Project highlights how disability and poverty intersect in the island […]