Telecom Disruption: Palau internet and mobile service was disrupted Saturday after an underground fiber cut on Docomo Pacific’s network in Guam knocked out Palau Mobile and Palau Telcom customers; Belau Submarine Cable Corporation says its own network was unaffected and service was restored after Docomo Pacific rerouted traffic. Health Alert: Palau’s Ministry of Health confirmed a whooping cough (pertussis) case in Koror involving a 54-year-old man, with an investigation and contact tracing underway and officials urging residents to check vaccination status. Regional Media Skills: Journalists and media professionals are in Koror for the PIF Reporter Workshop ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, focused on governance coverage and broadcast production. Aquaculture Jobs & Reefs: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery in Koror, aiming to supply farmers with seedlings, reduce pressure on wild clams, and build new livelihoods. Infrastructure Upgrade: PNCC is in the middle of major network modernization, including a nationwide mobile replacement and a $34.9m fiber-to-the-premises rollout funded through the U.S. ReConnect program. Housing Fraud: A former Palau Housing Authority loan officer is accused of defrauding elderly and low-income applicants, with victims saying they’ve heard little and no charges have been filed months after referral. Business Appointments: South Pacific Petroleum Corp. and RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort announced senior leadership appointments, including a new SPPC president and a new resort general manager.