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Unpacking the Haze: What Is Floating in Palau’s Air and When Will It Clear?

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) For the past three months, a thick, gray haze has hung over the islands of Palau. It has blocked our views of the ocean, darkened our skies, and left many asking what is going to clear our air. A detailed six-month record released by scientists at the […]

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Ralm and Palm Spring Bottled Water Recalled Until Further Notice

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (August 13, 2026)  -The Ministry of Health & Human Services, through its Division of Environmental Health (DEH), has ordered an immediate recall of water products from Palau Ralm Company namely two bottled water brands – Ralm Bottled Water and Palm Spring Bottled Water – until further notice, following failed […]

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Whipps Creates New Steering Committee for Belau National Hospital Relocation

Executive order shifts project from planning phase to implementation oversight By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Surangel Whipps Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 503 creating a new steering committee to oversee the next phase of the Belau National Hospital relocation project. President Surangel Whipps Jr. dissolved the previous relocation committee and formed a new […]

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