By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau — “The Pacific is not an open highway for your business. We are coming for you!” Justice Minister Jennifer Olegeriil said as the United States announced $7 million to establish a regional maritime law enforcement training and coordination center in Palau. Olegeriil said the new center and expanded cooperation with […]
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Melekeok Mourns Passing of Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang MELEKEOK, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter, the head of Melekeok’s council of female chiefs and a leading traditional figure in Palau’s eastern region, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, after serving in the cultural role since March 2024. Walter held the title of Ebil-Reklai, the female counterpart to the High […]
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KOROR: UDUI, KEWII, AND WASAI ATTENDS JICA KCCP TRAINING
Jack Udui Jr. of Palau Energy & Water Administration, Keyslee Kewii and Sherwin Wasai of Palau Public Utilities Cooperation are attending JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Progam, Energy Transition in PICs PJ – 3rd Program in Japan (Grid stabilization measures for the expansion of renewable energy). JICA’s Technical Cooperation, Energy Transition in Pacific Island Countries Project, aims […]
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Palau, Taiwan Discuss Tourism and Ties During Australia Visit
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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Taiwan Embassy Celebrates 115th National Day Aboard Coast Guard Vessel Chiayi, Highlighting Strong Taiwan–Palau Friendship
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Republic of Palau hosted a reception on the evening of October 8 to celebrate the 115th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In conjunction with the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration’s (CGA) 2026 Training Mission, the National Day reception was held aboard the CGA […]
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Palau ambassador calls for stronger marine science, tourism cooperation with Taiwan at Taipei forum
By: Ngewakl Soaladaob TAIPEI, Taiwan – Palau Ambassador to Taiwan Gaafar J. Uherbelau highlighted Palau’s conservation efforts and called for stronger cooperation with Taiwan in marine science, sustainable tourism and conservation during an international forum in Taipei. Uherbelau delivered a keynote address on “Island Conservation & Nature-Based Sustainable Tourism” at the 2026 Formosa Sustainable Conservation […]