Palau president proposes digital payment system, but lawmakers raise concerns

Surangel Whipps Jr. KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — A new bill introduced by Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. seeks to create a government-backed digital payment system in Palau, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive credit card networks and...

Brazilian science and technology on Filipino plates: A recipe for agricultural development

Contrary to what some may assume, Brazil did not become a major food producer by chance or good fortune alone. Instead, this achievement was built upon decades of rigorous scientific research, technological innovation and strategic investments....

A celebration of Chuukese Catholic faith and heritage

by Deacon Ryan C. Pope MILAN, Minn. – Nestled in the Saint Isidore the Farmer Area Faith Community (AFC) in the small western Minnesota town of Milan, a jubilant celebration of faith and heritage unfolded on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as the Chuukese...

Whipps opens 4th Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, touting 41% Trade growth

KOROR, Palau (July 12, 2025) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. officially opened the fourth Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show on July 11, alongside Taiwan Ambassador to Palau Jessica C. Lee, in a ceremony attended by government officials,...

Palau, the remote Pacific idyll that habours big ambitions

In American Caesar, his epic biography of General MacArthur, who commanded the USA’s Pacific campaign in the Second World War, William Manchester points out that among many challenges that the US troops faced besides the enemy – earthquakes,...

Palau man faces drug trafficking charges after search yields meth

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — A Palauan man is facing multiple felony charges after law enforcement officers discovered over 11 grams of methamphetamine and related paraphernalia in a vehicle linked to him. On June 20, 2025,...

Underwater Intel - Why Palau’s marine life beats any discovery channel documentary

Mission Brief - Welcome to Nature’s Most Classified Operation Your mission briefing never covered this - 1,500 species of fish, 700 types of coral, and marine encounters that make classified intel look boring. While you’ve been analyzing satellite...

Investing in Palau’s clean energy transition

The Albanese Government is supporting Palau’s renewable energy transition by investing a further $16.4 million to upgrade the country’s electricity network infrastructure. The upgrade will provide improved network reliability while increasing the...

Palau’s President and Japan's Prime Minister Agree to Strengthen “Tokubetsu” Relationship

Palauan Embassy urges citizens in U.S. to keep valid passport and I-94 documents accessible amid increased ICE activity

(Washington, D.C. – July 7, 2025)- The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington, D.C., has issued an urgent memorandum dated July 7, 2025, to all Palauan citizens residing in the United States, advising them to keep copies of their valid...

Komnas Perempuan Condemns Religious Intolerance Incidents in Sukabumi and Depok

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,...

 Palau honors founding fathers on Constitution Day amid Pacific Mini Games Buzz

KOROR, Palau (July 9, 2025) – While the excitement of the Pacific Mini Games dominated national attention, Palau quietly marked a momentous anniversary: Constitution Day, commemorating the foundational step toward self-governance and the framers...

Palau Baseball, Athletics, Judo,Basketball adds gold, bronze to medal tally

Secures 9th rank in Final PMG standingsBy ElilaiRengiilSydney Francisco breaks Palau’s national record in Women’s Triple Jump of 9.97 meters… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.

Palau honors RMI

Palau’s National Olympic Committee, during a dinner in Palau last Sunday, praised Marshall Islands NOC President Tony Muller for a well-run Micronesian Games in 2024. During the Games Dinner attended by all 23 countries and territories competing...

Japan risks its reputation in Oceania with Fukushima discharge

A rollcall of Pacific Island nations have very different views on the release of treated radioactive wastewater. By Derek Grossman Japan’s decision last month to begin discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from its...

Strengthening Taiwan-Palau Friendship: Trade and Culture Expo Ignites Island Carnival Spirit

Gold winners in Palau welcomed home

Play Audio https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/594/2025/07/14064956/cheers-at-airport.mp3 Joyful cheers rang out at the airport Thursday night to welcome home American Samoa’s gold winners at the Pacific Mini Games in...

Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'

President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...

Whipps Praises Australia as Key Partner in Palau’s Progress

Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau emphasized the value of long-standing partnerships with countries like Australia during a recent address, highlighting decades of collaboration in areas ranging from sports development to...

U.S. military expert calls for expanding role of USFK to include Taiwan contingencies

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) armored vehicles are seen in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on March 10. [YONHAP] A U.S. military expert has renewed calls to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) beyond deterring North Korea to potentially include...