By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau. Ngchesar State officials, community leaders and residents gathered June 8, 2026, to mark the completion of Phase XVI of the Shimizu–Ngerngesang Road Paving Project, a long-running infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation access within the state. The milestone was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by national and state representatives, […]
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Taiwan Vice President’s Trip Focuses on Education, Development in Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau (June 8, 2026) — For many Palauans, Taiwan’s longstanding partnership is not just a matter of diplomacy, but one that shapes everyday life through opportunities in education, healthcare, and economic development. The visit of Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim this week has brought renewed attention to the direct benefits Palauan […]
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Palau offers $5,000 grants for community projects in 2026 ‘Just Say No’ anti-drug campaign
By: Laurel MarewibuelKOROR, Palau — The Office of the President has opened applications for a small grants program to support nationwide anti-drug efforts in 2026, declared by President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. as the “Year to ‘Just Say No’ to Illegal Drugs.” The initiative, supported by Taiwan, will fund community-based projects promoting prevention, education, treatment […]
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Taiwan’s New Envoy to Palau Vows to Boost Tourism, Tech Investment in Pacific Ally
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Taiwan’s freshly minted ambassador to Palau, Andy Kang-i Chen, arrived with a playbook straight from Taipei: turbocharge tourism, lure high-tech investors and cement an island bond that’s equal parts strategy and shared seafaring soul. Chen, a diplomatic veteran on his seventh posting after stints in Jordan, the U.S., Philippines, […]