The Silent Majority by Dudalm Kelulau alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, The Palau U.S. memorandum to accept up to 75 deportees for $7.5 million has exposed a fracture in our nation’s decision making. What began as a policy announcement quickly became a national crisis of trust: online forums filled with anger and fear, leadership meetings held without […]
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Palauans Weigh In On Proposed Referendum Over U.S. Deportees
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — As the Palau Senate moves to block the transfer of third-country nationals deported from the United States, public discussion is intensifying over proposed legislation that would put the issue to a national referendum. Community members from across the country are sharing strong and often differing views — not only […]
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Military Bases, Money, and the Soul of Palau
Dear Editor, Military Bases, Money, and the Soul of Palau As Palau enters 2026, the debate over military bases and foreign aid grows louder. Our leaders continue to sign agreements that bring money into the country, but at what cost? Each deal — whether for roads, deportees, or airports — becomes a test of whether […]
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OEK finally approves $15M Saudi loan to expand housing loans in Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Dec. 17, 2025) — After months of delay, the House of Delegates has approved a joint resolution allowing President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. to borrow $15 million from the Saudi Fund for Development, clearing the final legislative hurdle for new funding aimed at low-cost development loans. The measure authorizes the […]