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 […]