By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “The character development from the change of environment is what brings us here today,” said Four Seasons receptionist Dilreng Dee-Light Patrick, reflecting a common experience shared by four young Palauans who trained overseas and returned home with new skills, confidence and a broader view of what Palau’s tourism industry […]
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Palau to mark 32nd Independence Day with five days of celebrations
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 25, 2026) — Palau will celebrate its 32nd Independence Day with five days of cultural, traditional and community activities beginning Sept. 27, including state celebrations, markets, traditional games, art, fireworks and boat races. Flag of the Republic of Palau. This year’s Independence Day and 26th Olechotel Belau Fair will […]
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Palau Announces Tentative Schedule for Independence Day and Olechotel Belau Fair
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Sept. 21, 2026) — Palau’s Independence Day and Olechotel Belau Fair (OBF) celebrations are tentatively scheduled for September 30 through October 4, according to the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development. This year’s celebration will be held under the theme, “Culture in Action is Wellness in Life […]
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Four Seasons Ngerchelngael Project on Hold Pending UNESCO, ICOMOS and IUCN Talks
Koror State says the resort plans are being reviewed to determine what development is allowed within the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon World Heritage Site By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Plans for a proposed Four Seasons resort on Ngerchelngael Island in Koror State will not proceed in full until consultations with UNESCO and its advisory […]
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Palau Could Become World’s 13th Rocket Launch Nation, Entrepreneur Tells Students
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A New York-born engineer and four-time founder is urging Palau to pursue an unprecedented economic transformation: becoming the world’s 13th country capable of launching rockets into space. Eric Adolphe, founder of Forward Edge-AI, said the proposal is advancing through the Palau Senate, with a public hearing expected in October. […]
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Taiwan Youth Ambassadors Discover Palau’s Culture, People and Natural Beauty During Two-Week Visit
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “I got to meet with some elderly at the old age center and got to spend some time with them. Hearing their stories was so inspiring.” For Taiwanese youth ambassador Corayne, those conversations with Palau’s elders were among the experiences that made a two-week cultural exchange in Palau memorable. […]