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PNG reaffirms ties with Palau
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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January 20, 2025
PAPUA New Guinea and Palau Governments will see a boost in fisheries cooperation, tourism connectivity, cultural connections and development partnerships. Prime Minister James Marape returned last Friday from Palau highlighting a very successful...
Palau Reef Kept Safe by Rangers
The Japan News
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October 27, 2024
AP Men are seen in Helen Island, Palau, on July 18. AP 18:41 JST, October 27, 2024 HELEN ISLAND, Palau (AP) — The handful of rangers who protect one of Earth’s most remote and biologically diverse reefs have only each other for company for months...
Palau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, U.S military buildup
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
KOROR (VOA)–Driving toward the centre of Palau’s commercial city of Koror, election yard signs for presidential, senate and house of delegates’ candidates in this tiny island nation’s November elections line the street as waves of the pristinely...
Palauans can decide themselves between US and China
Asia Times
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October 25, 2024
I was in Palau in September when, by coincidence, an article was published in the Island Times that described the Compacts of Free Association as American “imperial” oppression in service to a “Permanent Oceanic Empire.” All in all, the article...
Why the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Sinking into the warm, aquamarine water, I feel the tug of the current immediately. Activating my leg muscles to kick against it, I scope out a suitable spot to hook into the reef...
Palauan Journalists get Key insights on Global and local migration efforts at UN Open House
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
By: Samantha Iyar KOROR, Palau (October 24, 2024) — The UN Day Open House gave young Palauan journalists a closer look at the work of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other United Nations agencies in Palau. Yohan Senarath,...
President Whipps Outlines Vision for Palau’s Progress in Second Term
Island Times
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January 17, 2025
(NGERULMUD, Melekeok) President Surangel Whipps Jr., during his second inaugural address in Ngerulmud on Thursday, laid out an ambitious vision for Palau, emphasizing unity, self-reliance, and sustainability. Marking 30 years since the...
Palau and USTDA Launch Feasibility Study for New National Hospital Site
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
Koror, Palau – The Republic of Palau and the U.S. Embassy have signed an agreement for a $2.37 million grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to conduct a feasibility study for a new Belau National Hospital. The study will assess...
Palau Passes Law Criminalizing unauthorized distribution of intimate images
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
KOROR, Palau — The Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), Palau’s national legislature, has passed a law aimed at curbing the unauthorized distribution of sensitive or intimate images, addressing both criminal and civil penalties for such offenses. This...
PNOC unveils ‘Palau Rising’ strategy to Foster Global Sports partnerships
Island Times
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January 17, 2025
KOROR, Palau — The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) introduced its first-ever National Sports Strategy, “Palau Rising,” in a gathering with international partners on January 15 at the Palau Pacific Resort. The event, attended by diplomats...
Palauans decide for themselves
Island Times
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October 22, 2024
By Grant Newsham I was in Palau in September when, by coincidence, an article was published in the Island Times that described the Compacts of Free Association as American “imperial” oppression in service to a “Permanent Oceanic Empire”. All in...
Interview: How putting a price on nature could help protect the environment
Scroll.in
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January 16, 2025
Efforts to address climate change and safeguard the natural world, treated as separate issues for far too long, are now beginning to converge through multilateral processes, civil society engagement and the private sector. While spiritual...
Top Environmental Good News Stories of 2024
Change Oracle
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January 8, 2025
There was so much bad news in 2024, it is easy to overlook the cornucopia of environmental success stories. While we cannot afford to ignore setbacks and defeats, we should also acknowledge the victories that doomscrolling misses. There were major...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Palau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, US military buildup
Voice of America
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October 21, 2024
Koror, Palau — Driving toward the center of Palau’s commercial city of Koror, election yard signs for presidential, senate and house of delegates’ candidates in this tiny island nation’s November elections line the street as waves of the...
Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Island Times
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January 17, 2025
On January 15, commencing at 8:55 p.m. local time (same time in Japan) for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to Koror, Republic of Palau, held a bilateral meeting with the Hon....
Trump’s climate retreat will cost America influence in the Pacific
The Interpreter
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January 17, 2025
Donald Trump’s loud promises to “drill, baby, drill” and a suggested exit from the Paris Climate Accords will hamstring US efforts to be seen as a genuine partner in and of the Pacific. Trump’s emphatic win in the American election had a strong...
Komnas Perempuan Condemns Religious Intolerance Incidents in Sukabumi and Depok
Tempo.co
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July 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Commission on Violence Against Women or Komnas Perempuan has condemned two recent incidents of religious intolerance. These incidents include the attack on participants of a Christian student retreat in Cidahu,...
Foreign minister to attend Palau’s presidential inauguration
Taipei Times
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January 13, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is to represent Taiwan at Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s inauguration on Thursday, Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Director Peter Lan (藍夏禮) said today. During his trip, Lin...
Minister Lin Chia-lung to represent president in Palau
Taipei Times
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January 14, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is to be President William Lai’s (賴清德) special emissary at the inauguration of the president and vice president of Palau, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. Department of East Asian and...