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 […]
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High School Students Recognized for Coastal Cleanup, Share Views on Proposal to Shrink Sanctuary
By: L.N. Reklai PALAU — The Palau Council of Chiefs recognized high school students on Nov. 3 for their coastal cleanup efforts during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), honoring their commitment to environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. At a small ceremony held at the Office of the Council of […]
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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 […]
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China’s ocean research raise suspicions
China’s research vessel Song Hang has been hovering above Palau’s northern EEZ in the high seas pocket between Palau and the Philippines since August 17, doing parallel zigzagging patterns over the area of Palau-Kyushi Ridge in what is suspected to be seabed surveying activity. The area of the high seas where the Song Hang Chinese […]
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Senate strips policy amendments from supplemental budget bill
FY 2022 Supplemental budget bill appropriating a $2.6 million grant to fund certain government operations was stripped of the riders that would amend the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act. The bill passed the 2nd reading in the Senate and is pending the 3rd and final reading. President Whipps said this was unacceptable and, if passed […]
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There’s enough data now for marine spatial planning – Senator Sengebau
“There is enough available data now to do a marine spatial planning,” stated Senator Umiich Sengebau, also a former Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism (MNRET), the ministry that was renamed the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture & Environment (MAFE) “Marine spatial planning is like land use planning where we layer different information on top […]