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Last update: 2 hours agoCompact Funding Watch: A new U.S. Government Accountability Office review flags delays and paperwork bottlenecks in Compact of Free Association funding that could slow Palau’s recovery and weaken key services, with Palau singled out as especially exposed given its heavy reliance on U.S. support. Deportation Deals: Sierra Leone has agreed to accept hundreds of West African migrants deported from the U.S. under “third-country” arrangements, with the first group due to arrive May 20—raising fresh concerns about legal protections and what happens after transfer. Pacific Economy Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is losing momentum as fuel costs, inflation, and repeated global shocks become a lasting pattern, not a one-off crisis. Palau in the Spotlight: Palau is also hosting a regional Media Masterclass alongside the upcoming Pacific DRM ministerial meeting, aiming to strengthen how climate and disaster risk stories are communicated across the region. Local Culture & Learning: Palau-Japan heritage planning moves forward with a new project to manage and preserve Japan-related historical sites, while an opinion piece pushes “Each One Teach One” as a mindset shift for building local innovators.
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