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Palau Congress-requested audit flags legal lapses in stablecoin pilot with ripple
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
KOROR, Palau — A congressional request has prompted a critical audit of Palau’s Stablecoin Pilot Project, revealing legal oversights by the Ministry of Finance in its partnership with blockchain firm Ripple. The findings raise doubts about the...
International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Palau signs Landmark Security MOU with 12 Pacific Nations for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 12 Pacific Island nations to enhance regional security cooperation during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games (PMG), marking...
Palau’s Jerrica Davis selected for FIBA Oceania Women in Media Program
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Jerrica Yumiko Davis, Communications Officer for the Protected Areas Network under the Bureau of Environment at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE), has been selected for the 2025 FIBA...
Bowen: Pacific voices must shape future approaches to climate change
The Mandarin
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July 8, 2025
Chris Bowen will travel to the four Pacific Island nations this week in a bid to deepen Australia’s climate and energy partnerships. Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is...
Palau Wraps XRP Ledger Stablecoin Audit: Here’s What Ripple Paid
Bitcoinist
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June 24, 2025
Palau’s Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) has released the long-awaited performance audit of the government’s XRP-Ledger-based stablecoin pilot, confirming that Ripple Services Inc. funded the 25-month experiment with a single $25,000 payment and...
Palau Audit Finds Legal Gaps in Ripple-Backed Stablecoin Pilot Project
Blockonomi
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June 24, 2025
TLDR: Palau audit found Ripple-funded stablecoin project lacked two required legal certifications. Agreements skipped Attorney General review and fund availability confirmation. $25K grant was properly deposited and spent during the trial with no...
Koa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 29, 2025
KOROR, Palau – On June 25, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Koa Moana 25 delivered 100 first aid kits to the Belau National Hospital in Palau. Koa Moana is a recurring exercise that fosters partnerships with Compact of Free Association nations...
Fiu in election race despite denial
Samoa Observer
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It has been confirmed that the Head of the Births, Marriage and Death Office, Fiu Ponifasio Vasa, is contesting in the upcoming general election on 29 August, despite previously claiming that it was just rumours. Fiu is one of the three candidates...
Second wave of Team Fiji lands safely in Palau
Fijivillage
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The second wave of Team Fiji to the Pacific Mini Games arrived safely in Palau this morning and was welcomed by the team’s Chef de Mission Josaia Tuinamata in Koror. Tuinamata was part of the first wave of Team Fiji that left for Palau on Friday....
Team Am. Samoa settles in Palau, some still on their way
Talanei
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June 27, 2025
Part of the American Samoa team to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau will miss the opening ceremony for the games Sunday (Saturday in American Samoa) because they missed their connecting fight in Honolulu. The softball and volleyball teams were on...
“This is my Sport”
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Koror, Palau — July 7, 2025- As the Pacific Mini Games captivate audiences across the region with displays of athleticism and national pride, Dibuk Seid found herself reflecting on what sport truly meant to her. While others raced on tracks and...
Palau catcher Tmekei Kumaichi eyes gold at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — With the Pacific Mini Games just days away, athletes across Oceania are preparing to represent their nations with pride and determination. Among them is Tmekei Kumaichi, the starting catcher for Palau’s national...
Whipps Outlines Legislative agenda in brief meeting with OEK
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2025) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) yesterday to present his legislative agenda for the upcoming regular session of Congress, highlighting both new and ongoing priorities....
The Pacific Pivot is dead; welcome to the Fluid Indo-Pacific
The Pacific Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I’ve always been struck by how much people from other nations understand American domestic politics. Who’s running for president is always obvious, but even domestic politics seizes outsized attention....
Pacific visit to advance regional climate action and COP31 bid
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
7 July 2025– The Albanese Government is continuing to lead on action to tackle climate change at home and across our region with Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen visiting four Pacific Island nations this week to deepen climate...
'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete in 12 sports. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 There is a buzz in the air as athletes and team officials have started arriving in Koror,...
TEAM PNG U23 3X3 BOUND FOR PALAU MINI PAC-GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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June 27, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Under-23 Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Basketball Teams have left our shores for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau along with Team PNG. The national squads will represent PNG in both the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2025 and...
JS Yahagi hosts reception to celebrate Japan-Palau Maritime ties
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
On the evening of June 17, 2025, Commander Tamura Masayoshi of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) hosted a reception aboard JS Yahagi in honor of Palauan leaders and Ambassador Orikasa Hiroyuki. In his remarks, Commander Tamura...