Pacific Daily News – Palau, Yap and Guam teams emerged as winners in the Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network’s recent Startup Micronesia 2024, a dynamic event that brought together aspiring…
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Marines Underscore U.S. Commitment to Palau During Pacific Commander’s Visit
Island Times – CAMP H.M. Smith, Hawaii — Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, visited the Republic of Palau on April 24-25 following the opening ceremonies for…
Whipps points to Construction Boom for Palau’s Economic Future
Island Times – Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. delivered an optimistic outlook on Palau’s short-term economic prospects in his fourth State of the Republic Address (SORA) on Thursday. Whipps emphasized patience…
Koror State secures loan to Bolster Budget after years of delays
Island Times – KOROR, Palau — Koror State is finally set to receive a loan from the national government to help fund its annual budget, ending nearly three years of requests. Minister…
Palau receives Ancestral Remains in Repatriation Ceremony
Island Times – Germany- In a ceremony on March 25, 2024, the University of Göttingen and the State Ethnographic Collections of Saxony in Germany repatriated human remains of 8 individuals to Palau….
Palau President Seeks Approval for Legal Cooperation Treaty with Taiwan
Island Times – President Surangel Whipps Jr. is urging Palau’s national congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), to ratify a treaty on mutual legal assistance with Taiwan. The agreement, signed in 2022…
‘North Pacific islands are still grappling with historical trauma’
RNZ Pacific – Pacific mental health leaders from around the world are in Auckland for an international exchange. The exchange is part of a partnership between Pasifika provider ‘Le Va’, Te Pou…
Taiwan Embassy donates 1,800 USD to the Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary to pursue sustainable development in Palau
Island Times – On March 13, Ambassador Jessica C. Lee delivered a check of $1,800 to the Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (FRIENDS), in support of its Palau Pledge Dive…
US Congress Advances Bill Countering China’s Pacific Influence
Island Times – WASHINGTON – U.S. lawmakers are poised to approve a spending bill that includes crucial funding for the Pacific region, aiming to counter China’s growing influence. The bill comes after…
BPS Director Levitre resigns
Island Times – Koror, Palau – Director of the Bureau of Public Safety Cary Levitre submitted an undated letter to Vice President and Minister of Justice Uduch Sengebau-Senior, resigning from his Director…