Whipps administration signals leadership change as Orrukem prepares to conclude tenure By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. has announced plans to nominate former Minister of Health and Human Services Gaafar Ucherbelau as Palau’s next ambassador to Taiwan, pending Senate confirmation. Speaking during a recent presidential press conference, Whipps […]
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Palau Students Forge Cultural Ties with Taiwan Through Hands-On Dumpling Delight
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Laughter echoed through a sunlit classroom as Palauan students rolled dough, stuffed vegetables and shaped steaming dumplings, blending Taiwanese tradition with local agriculture in a flavorful lesson on reunion and connection. Jessie, a Mandarin teacher with Taiwan’s Technical Mission in Palau, orchestrated the Chinese New Year activity using fresh […]
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Taiwan’s 114th National Day in Palau Reflected Close Ties and Democratic Partnership
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Taiwan and Palau celebrated the 114th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on October 7 with a festive evening hosted by the Taiwanese Embassy in Palau, reflecting the lasting friendship and shared democratic values between the two nations. The celebration brought together Taiwanese and Palauan guests for […]