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Palau anticipates Compact to be signed next month

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr unveiled some of the details of the new economic package under the renegotiated provisions of the nation’s Compact of Free Association with Washington. Palau stands to receive US$890 million in economic...

4 new JICA volunteers arrived in Palau

4 new JICA volunteers arrived in Palau

On the 24th of July, 4 new JICA Volunteers arrived in Palau. The four volunteers are, Mr. SUZUKI Satoshi assigned to Belau Modekngei School for Science Education Kume Kokoro assigned to Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA) for Nutrition. KITAYAMA...

5 reasons Palau isn't your average island holiday

5 reasons Palau isn't your average island holiday

Looking for an under-the-radar getaway? The island nation of Palau – just a six-hour flight from Australia – may just be the holiday of your dreams. Here are five reasons why. 1. Enjoy an eco-friendly escape Palau is blessed with lush tropical...

Pacific Islanders lead effort to link culture with mental wellness

Pacific Islanders lead effort to link culture with mental wellness

Becky Mettao leads a group discussion at a workshop that concluded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roberto AT a community mental health workshop held on Thursday, Aug. 7 at LaoLao Bay Resort, the Community Guidance Center offered its...

56 Years of Service: Palau, U.S. Mark Civic Action Team Handover

56 Years of Service: Palau, U.S. Mark Civic Action Team Handover

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau and the United States marked 56 years of partnership Friday during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, as the outgoing Navy Civic Action Team (CAT) 133-32 formally handed over...

Peace Corps returns to Palau, Renewing Historic Partnership

Peace Corps returns to Palau, Renewing Historic Partnership

KOROR, Palau — The Peace Corps is returning to Palau after years of absence, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on July 22 between the Ministry of Health & Human Services and the Peace Corps program in Palau. The agreement...

FAO and govt agencies to host gender awareness event on Sustainable Agritourism

By ElilaiRengiilParticipants in the “Empowering Women in the Agrifood Systems of Palau” project gained hands-on experience in best practices for… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.

Palau Bolsters Cyber defenses following wave of attacks

Palau Bolsters Cyber defenses following wave of attacks

KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau is taking significant strides to shore up its digital defenses after a series of cyber-attacks targeted government ministries and critical infrastructure, the latest in a wave of incidents rocking the Pacific...

Palau’s National Congress pays tribute to late CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios

Palau’s National Congress pays tribute to late CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios

NGERULMUD, Palau — Members of Palau’s National Congress, both the House of Delegates and the Senate, expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Governor Arnold Indalecio Palacios and the people of the Commonwealth of the...

Here’s who does — and doesn’t — qualify for health care benefits as an immigrant in Colorado

Here’s who does — and doesn’t — qualify for health care benefits as an immigrant in Colorado

Health care policy is changing in the United States, including for immigrants, whose eligibility for federal benefits will be restricted following the passage of congressional Republicans’ new tax and budget law. The so-called “big, beautiful...

Trump is trying to exclude immigrants from many federally funded programs. Here’s what it means for Wisconsin.

Trump is trying to exclude immigrants from many federally funded programs. Here’s what it means for Wisconsin.

Reading Time: 9 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? Click here to read highlights from the story Responding to an order from President Donald Trump, several federal agencies are seeking to block undocumented immigrants and some...

After federal guidelines shift, JCCC restricts access to English classes for some immigrants

After federal guidelines shift, JCCC restricts access to English classes for some immigrants

There are a lot of reasons Yenifer is working on learning English. There are the big ones, like communicating with a brother-in-law who doesn’t speak Spanish, improving her career prospects or one day helping her community with interpretation....

  Palau should not be a dumping ground for U.S. Asylum seekers

  Palau should not be a dumping ground for U.S. Asylum seekers

By Richard N Salvador July 23, 2025 A recent meeting on July 18 between U.S. officials and Palau’s leaders revealed a troubling proposal: the United States wants to send foreign asylum seekers, people who originally came to the U.S. for...

Palau intensifies Tourism campaign ahead of Narita-Palau Direct flights

Palau intensifies Tourism campaign ahead of Narita-Palau Direct flights

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) is ramping up its marketing campaign ahead of the inaugural United Airlines flight linking Narita, Japan, and Palau on Oct. 29. On Tuesday night, about 40 Japanese...

Palauan Youth Dive into Culture, Conservation, and Dive Certifications

Renee Sherman honored for Transformative Impact in Palau Classrooms

Renee Sherman honored for Transformative Impact in Palau Classrooms

By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau – Renee Sherman, a 15-year veteran at Airai Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Palau National Teacher of the Year, honored for her dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and deep commitment to her...

Palau leaders reject US proposal to host asylum seekers

Palau leaders reject US proposal to host asylum seekers

Hokkons Baules KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — A proposal from the United States to relocate asylum seekers to Palau has been firmly rejected by the OEK, Palau’s National Congress, and the Council of Chiefs, with leaders calling it “dead on...

Trading places: Education options

Trading places: Education options

BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKL AND MARK RABAGO Journal Staff, Saipan Correspondent JohnsonAcross Micronesia, career and technical education is being reshaped by home-grown institutions in an effort to meet the region’s workforce needs head-on. In Guam and...

Palauan Youth Dive into culture, conservation, and dive certifications

Palauan Youth Dive into culture, conservation, and dive certifications

Koror, Palau – July 21-26, 2025, 12 young Palauans earned their PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications through the Palau Pledge Dive Camp, a week-long program combining scuba training with hands-on science and cultural learning....

Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees

Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -The national congress of Palau has said it “cannot accept” a United States proposal for the Pacific Islands nation to accept asylum seekers from third countries, as its president holds annual funding talks in...

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