By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Senator Siegfried Nakamura, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary & Governmental Affairs, says the law must be tough to address the drug crisis but ensure people’s fundamental rights. KOROR, Palau (Nov. 6) — “If we were to pass this bill requiring all employees to undergo drug testing, the courts of […]
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Team Effort Expands Palau’s FAD Network to Support Sustainable Fishing
KOROR, Palau /November 13, 2025 —- “The collaboration with CAT has really helped,” said Dean Kloulechad, Fisheries Research Assistant at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia. “It’s made the process faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. It’s great to see local skills and teamwork driving the work forward.” That spirit of collaboration is powering Palau’s […]
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Digital Violence on the Rise: Palau Urged to Break Silence on Online Abuse
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — “I’ve seen it happen — intimate pictures being shared without consent, cruel comments on social media, even laughter over a serious incident caught on CCTV,” said Malieu Omtilou Kodep, of the Division of Gender, Bureau of Domestic Affairs. “Digital violence is becoming more common here in Palau, and it’s […]
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IOM, INCERT Agreement Kicks Off Palau’s Digital Passport Transition
November 2025 | Koror, Palau – “This agreement lays the foundation for Palau’s full transition to secure, electronic passports,” said Yohan Senarath, head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sub Office in Palau, as IOM and INCERT GIE signed a landmark agreement on Oct. 15 to begin Palau’s transition to an electronic passport (e-passport) […]
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Two-Thirds of Palauans Affected by Diabetes or Prediabetes, Government Calls for Awareness
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — With more than 66% of Palau’s adult population affected by diabetes or prediabetes, President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has declared Nov. 14, 2025, as World Diabetes Day in Palau, calling for urgent awareness and education on the growing health crisis. Estimated prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes among adults in […]
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Rubekul Belau reaffirms its Duty to the People of Palau
Koror, Republic of Palau | November 10, 2025. In response to remarks made during the Presidential Press Conference on October 30, 2025, the Rubekul Belau (Council) issues this statement to clarify the context and intent of its recent correspondence with the Embassy of Japan. The meeting between High Chief Reklai Raphael B. Ngirmang and […]