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Two More Third-Country Nationals Arrive in Palau Under U.S. Agreement

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2026) Two third-country nationals arrived in Palau Wednesday night under a migration agreement between Palau and the United States, according to sources familiar with the arrivals. Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil confirmed to an Island Times reporter that the arrivals were expected this week but declined to confirm […]

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Palauans Weigh In On Proposed Referendum Over U.S. Deportees

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — As the Palau Senate moves to block the transfer of third-country nationals deported from the United States, public discussion is intensifying over proposed legislation that would put the issue to a national referendum. Community members from across the country are sharing strong and often differing views — not only […]

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