By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. has authorized law enforcement officers from other Pacific jurisdictions to serve as police officers in Palau during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, as the country prepares for heightened security demands during the regional summit. Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil previously […]
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Palau Ramps Up Security, Lodging Plans as 55th PIFLM Nears
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2026) — Palau is 51 days from hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with government officials laying out preparations for what could be one of the largest gatherings in the forum’s history. The forum, themed “BELAU: Building Economies. Life. Action. Unity.,” is expected to draw […]
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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]
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Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow
WELLINGTON, 15 APRIL 2026 (PMN)—Palau’s President says his country is safer , not more at risk, because of its close ties with the United States. Speaking on PMN during his first official visit to New Zealand, Surangel Whipps Jr said the partnership with Washington is a key part of protecting his nation in an increasingly […]
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Palau Senate Passes Nation’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — The Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, known as the Cybersecurity Act, marking the Republic of Palau’s first comprehensive national framework to strengthen digital security and data protection. The measure now moves to the House of Delegates for consideration. The bill seeks to establish […]