By: Faith Chen KOROR, Palau — Koror State marks its 42nd anniversary of its Constitution on today, October 21, 2025, with a daylong celebration that honors its framers and looks ahead to a new chapter of community development. The official morning program will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ngeremlakl Long Island […]
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Illegal Shark Fishing Persists in Palau Despite 2009 Ban
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Evidence of ongoing illegal shark fishing surfaced this week, reigniting concerns about poaching in Palau’s protected waters despite a 2009 law that established the country as a shark sanctuary. At around 9 a.m. Monday, a white foam cooler drifted ashore near Meyuns Causeway, drawing attention from passersby. Inside were […]
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Government Denies False Claims of Reduced School Hours
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — A viral Facebook post falsely claiming that kindergarten through third-grade students would begin attending half-day classes due to budget issues has prompted government officials to issue strong denials and warnings about the rise of misinformation in Palau. The post, made under the name “Concerned Mother 680,” alleged that the […]
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MSC and ATOSSCOM Annual Meeting Concludes in Palau with Tribute to Late President Nakamura
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Micronesian Shipping Commission (MSC) and the Association of Terminal Operators and Stevedoring Companies of Micronesia (ATOSSCOM) concluded their joint annual meeting in Palau last week, celebrating five decades of maritime cooperation and honoring the late President Obakelchol Kuniwo Nakamura, one of ATOSSCOM’s founding fathers. Held from October 13 […]
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Reforms to elite resident visa eyed
By: Bernadette Carreon Palau’s legislature is considering changes to its elite resident visa program to attract more foreign investment and residents. A proposed bill, Senate Bill No. 12-41 would allow foreign nationals with elite visas to lease homes from non-citizen developers, not just Palauan citizens. Currently, elite visa holders can only rent from Palauans or […]
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Nationwide Study Shows Strong Public Support for Palau National Marine Sanctuary
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new nationwide study shows that a strong majority of Palauans continue to support the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), viewing it as key to protecting marine resources and ensuring food security for future generations, though gaps in awareness and access to affordable pelagic fish remain challenges. The Palau […]