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BREAKINGBy: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palauan women, as keepers of the nation’s cultural traditions in a matrilineal society, have a responsibility to ensure that traditional customs are practiced correctly and passed on to future generations, participants at the 33rd annual Mechesil Belau Conference…
BREAKINGBy: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct.1, 2026)— “Belau ra Klukuk, Belau er Kid,” translated as “Belau of Tomorrow, Our Belau,” took on special meaning at this year’s DAVE Art Show, where a 1981 painting by Palauan artist Samuel Adelbai served as the exhibition’s centerpiece. Adelbai’s “Bai er Belau”…
BREAKINGBy: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Oct. 1, 2026)— “I believe we have to look carefully again at the budget process so that we don’t always hustle in the last hour to push for a continuing budget just so that the government will not shut down,” Sen. Secilil Eldebechel said as…
BREAKINGBy: Summer Kennard KOROR , Palau (October 1, 2026) — “Without the international market and trade, the value of our clam industry will plummet,” a Palau giant clam farmer said, underscoring the economic stakes as the government works to finalize legislation formally establishing Palau’s legal…
BREAKINGBy: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “The character development from the change of environment is what brings us here today,” said Four Seasons receptionist Dilreng Dee-Light Patrick, reflecting a common experience shared by four young Palauans who trained overseas and returned home with new skills,…
BREAKINGBy: L.N. Reklai The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pursuing a limited expansion of health-care access for veterans in Palau and the other Freely Associated States after previously deciding not to implement broader authorities approved by Congress, according to a new Government…
BREAKINGThe Judiciary received about 75 essays from students at several elementary schools across Palau after inviting students in September to write about the meaning and celebration of Independence Day. Students in grades one through three were asked, “How do people celebrate Independence Day?” Students…
BREAKINGKOROR, Palau — Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (Shin Kong Hospital) reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare cooperation with Palau by providing medical support to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) while also delivering medical care to the local Palauan community. For the Forum, Shin Kong…
BREAKINGThe 52nd U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) Meeting took place from August 27 to September 4, 2026, at the Department of the Interior (DOI) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event brought together leaders from U.S. federal agencies, states, territories, and Freely Associated States to discuss…
BREAKING1 October, Manila — A landmark pandemic preparedness project spanning 12 Western Pacific countries was introduced by the World Health Organization, the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Pandemic Fund…
BREAKINGThe recent “opinion” piece by Richard N. Salvador “A Critical Response to Mr. Surangel Whipps Address at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026” needs a response. It is absolutely fine to hold an opinion and to disagree with Presidents – Palauan or American. But as a former U.S.…
BREAKINGIn short: (ABC-Australia) Hong Kong police have arrested a journalist and an activist over alleged “seditious” activity. Local media identified the pair as independent journalist reporter Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi. The duo arrested were detained under homegrown national security laws…
BREAKINGBy Som Patidar By Lachlan Bennett In short: (ABC-Australia) Nepal is facing another wave of natural disasters just one month after flash floods killed more than 1,400 people. A landmark advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice says states are liable for the impacts of climate change.…
BREAKINGTHE HAGUE, 01 OCTOBER 2026 (AFP)— The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) governing body voiced regret Wednesday over the announced withdrawal of Naoero, which came as the United States steps up pressure on countries to leave the institution. Naoero’s President David Adeang told the United Nations…
BREAKINGSAIPAN, 01 OCTOBER 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—The Northern Mariana Islands government suspended operations today, with an undetermined number of employees furloughed, after Governor David Apatang declared a shutdown due to the lack of an approved budget for the new fiscal year. The governor’s…