By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau (December 8, 2025)— At just 30 years old, Melvira Kyarii Kazuma has shattered expectations by winning a seat in the Ngchesar State legislature, becoming one of its youngest representatives ever. Her election signals a new chapter of change and fresh ideas for a community eager to move beyond political stagnation. […]
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“Written Out of Love”: The Book Saving Palau’s Oldest Songs From Disappearing
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (December 8, 2025)— “As a young man, the songs of our youth stay with us,” said Jim Geselbracht aka Ngirchoureng. “They become the soundtrack of a movie. When we hear them again, we remember the emotions.” What began as curiosity became a decades-long effort to gather, translate, and preserve Palau’s […]
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“Philippine Airlines Doubles Flights to Palau with New Direct Manila Service”
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to expand air travel between the Philippines and Palau, launching a new twice-weekly direct service that will double the current flights on the route. Peter Polloi, Director of Palau’s Bureau of Aviation, confirmed that PAL has submitted its application to operate the Manila-Koror route, […]
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“Online Risks Rising for Palau’s Children, Calls Grow for Digital Citizenship in Schools”
By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau (December 4, 2025)— As children in Palau go online at increasingly younger ages, digital literacy and online safety advocates say the country must urgently strengthen its approach to teaching safe and responsible technology use. In an interview, Joleen Ngoriakl, who leads the Palau Digital Citizenship Initiative, said that while no […]
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Pacific Secures Key Wins at COP30 as Palau Eyes Bigger Role in 2025 Talks
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau – (December 4, 2025) “It is not a perfect process, but it is the only process that Small Island States can go to and discuss our vulnerability and needs,” Minister Steven Victor said as he welcomed key gains from the COP30 climate summit, calling the outcome “a win for the […]
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Taiwan-Backed Projects Boost Palau’s Infrastructure, But Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Oversight
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (December 4, 2025) — Taiwan’s long-running Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) continues to shape Palau’s infrastructure landscape, with more than $6.28 million in new projects completed this year alone. But as ribbon-cutting ceremonies highlight improvements across the states, lawmakers are again questioning how the annual $10 million grant is allocated […]