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Palau International Coral Reef Center Hosts Ocean Explorers Program for Eighth Grade Students
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) hosted the Ocean Explorers Program, a hands-on intersession program for eighth-grade students, during… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
Owner: Moses Uludong
The Indian Fishers Trafficked Into Illegal Operations in Oman
On April 24, 2024, at the crowded Muscat International Airport, 39-year-old Selvakumar (whose name has been changed to protect his identity) stood alone. It was his longest stay on land since he left India in a fishing vessel called Rosy in...
Owner: New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 20, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 20, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Pa Ka Pha Forces in Thaton District Regroup Under Brigade (27) and Launch Joint Military Columns October 19 Radio NUG According to the Pa Ka Pha news release, People’s Defense Forces (Pa...
Palau-based Figure Exposed by OCCRP is Among Scores Sanctioned Over Online Scams
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese businesswoman in Palau for alleged links to a multi-billion dollar fraud empire, three years after an OCCRP investigation revealed how she helped a notorious triad boss build ties with a former president of...
Owner: Journalism Development Network
Palau calls for scaled-up Climate finance and urgent action to keep…
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Palau’s Minister for Environment, Steven Victor, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), has called for urgent, tangible action ahead of COP30 to ensure the Paris Agreement delivers results for vulnerable nations....
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Report: Majority of Palauans back national marine sanctuary
The Palau International Coral Reef Center conducted a survey to determine the Palauans' sentiment about the establishment of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. Photo courtesy of PICRC Over 70 percent of Palau residents support the Palau National...
Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
Palau’s Wage Hike May Spur Short-Term Price Rises, Economic Advisory Report Warns
Palau’s wage hikes aim to ease inflation pressures, but economists warn the measures could raise living costs in the short term. The Economic Advisory Group’s May 2025 report highlights how Palau’s small, cartelized market may undermine wage gains...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Palauans in Guam Celebrate Independence Day, Strengthening Cultural and Community Bonds
By Laurel Marewibuel | Island Times HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Palauans living in Guam marked Palau’s 31st Independence Day on October 11 with a vibrant celebration that highlighted cultural pride and strengthened ties with the island’s local community. The...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Palau Reported No Impact After 7.4-Magnitude Mindanao Quake
Palau’s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) swiftly issued a tsunami advisory on Friday following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the Philippines. While the quake caused concern across the region, Palau experienced only mild tremors and no...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Palau, Japan Discuss Clean Energy and Tourism Cooperation
Palau and Japan are strengthening ties in sustainable development and tourism innovation. During a recent working visit to Japan, Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl and Bureau of Tourism Director Elangel Yanni Mesubed met with key partners to explore...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Anthony Albanese's secret holiday destination is revealed: Prime Minister jets back into Australia after seven-day break in Palau with his fiancée Jodie Haydon
By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:45 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 21:05 EDT, 18 October 2025 Anthony Albanese has boarded a return flight following a weeklong holiday with his fiancée,...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 18, 2025 Evening
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 18, 2025 Evening 🚩🚩 1. Military Equipment Seized During Territory Clearance Operation in Lat Pan Village, Sagaing October 18 According to the Union Guerrilla Force (UGF), during a territory clearance operation...
Palau calls for Stronger Global Action on Ocean and Climate Protection in Abu Dhabi
By Laurel Marewibuel Abu Dhabi, UAE — October 2025- Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. highlighted Palau’s leadership in ocean conservation and climate action during the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Nationwide Study Shows Strong Public Support for Palau National Marine Sanctuary
A new nationwide study by the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) shows that most Palauans strongly support the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) for protecting marine resources and ensuring food security. However, the report also...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 17, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 17, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Resistance Forces Ambushed Military Column in Letpandan, Killing 15 Junta Soldiers and Seizing Weapons and Ammunition October 16, Radio NUG The Ministry of Defense of the National Unity...
Angaur Traditional Leaders Back U.S. Partnership, Seek to Host Asylum Seekers in Palau
Angaur’s traditional chiefs have reaffirmed their support for U.S. military activities and offered to host asylum seekers in Palau, emphasizing their island’s long-standing partnership with foreign communities and development projects. By: L.N....
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Whipps Says ‘Misinformation’ Fueling Debate Over U.S. Offer for Palau to Host 75 Deportees
President Surangel Whipps Jr. is urging calm and clarity amid growing public concern over a U.S. proposal for Palau to temporarily host 75 individuals described as deportees and asylum seekers. Whipps said misinformation has fueled fear and...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Peleliu’s Camp Beck Sold to Palau Government for U.S. Military Use
Peleliu’s historic Camp Beck and surrounding lands have been sold by the Peleliu State Public Land Authority to the national government for $11.8 million, with documents showing the site will be made available to the U.S. military for indefinite...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
US sanctions Chinese businesswoman in Palau for aiding transnational crime network
US sanctions Chinese businesswoman in Palau for aiding transnational crime network The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chinese businesswoman based in Palau for allegedly facilitating operations of a vast criminal enterprise linked to one...
Owner: Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury