By: Laurel Marewibuel CANBERRA, Australia — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. and a delegation of Palau leaders met with Taiwan’s representative in Australia to discuss ways to increase Taiwanese tourism to Palau and strengthen ties between the two countries. President Whipps Jr. meets Taiwan Ambassador Liang-Yu Wang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in […]
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Underwater Altercation Between Dive Guides at Siaes Corner Sparks International Investigation
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (Oct.12, 2026) — An underwater altercation on Friday at Siaes Corner, a popular dive site north-northwest of Ulong Rock Island in Koror, involving two dive guides — a Korean national and a Bangladeshi national — has drawn international media attention to Palau. On the night of Friday, October 9, […]
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AUSTRALIA WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION TO PALAU
12 October 2026 The Australian Embassy is pleased to welcome Ms. Jane Keating as its new Deputy Head of Mission to the Republic of Palau. Ms. Jane Keating is the new Deputy Head of Mission to the Republic of Palau Ms Keating joins the Embassy from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in […]
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Ngardmau State Confirms Local Clan Owns Land Under the Famous Waterfall
By: L.N. Reklai NGARDMAU, Palau (Oct. 8, 2026) — The Ngardmau State Government has officially signed a paper admitting that a huge piece of land—about 358 hectares—actually belongs to the Ngedilingel Clan. The land in question, known as Lot No. 15-207, isn’t just any empty field. It includes two huge spots: the Ngardmau Waterfall (which […]
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Palau Strengthens Japan Tourism Presence at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Following Launch of Direct Narita–Koror Service
TOKYO, JAPAN — October 2026 — Palau made a strong appearance at Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) 2026, following the launch of direct air service between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Palau’s Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in Koror via United Airlines. The new air connection marks an important milestone in strengthening accessibility between Japan and Palau […]
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Four Seasons opens new waterfront restaurant, M-Dock, in Koror
KOROR, Palau — A new high-end waterfront dining destination has opened in Koror, adding a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, bar and lounge to the city’s growing hospitality scene. M-Dock, the newest offering from Four Seasons Explorer Palau, officially opened following a Sept. 29 cocktail reception attended by President Surangel Whipps Jr., First Lady Valerie Whipps and senior […]