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Running Toward Reform
Island Times
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July 15, 2025
Alii, As a proud athlete representing Palau, I am writing this from a place of deep respect, but also deep concern. After recent events and a lot of reflection, I have made peace with the situation. I met with the Palau National Olympic Committee...
Earth Day Committee launches events to engage with students and community members across Palau
Island Times
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April 15, 2025
April 22nd, 2025 will mark the 55th anniversary of Global Earth Day. Every year, over one billion people across the planet observe Earth Day on and around that date. In Palau, the Earth Day Committee has been meeting regularly to plan events and...
U.S. Tariff policies rattle Global Markets, triggering steep losses in Palau’s trust funds
Island Times
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April 15, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s government trust funds have suffered major losses in the current fiscal year, largely attributed to the global ripple effects of recent U.S. tariff policies that have unsettled financial markets worldwide. The most striking...
Palau Senators raise concerns over Public Auditor’s delayed Reports
Island Times
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February 28, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Palau’s Public Auditor Saturnino Tewid faced intense questioning from the Senate on Wednesday during an oversight hearing that lasted more than two hours. Senators raised concerns about persistent...
Visualizing Global Trade Dominance: U.S. vs. EU (2000-2024)
Visual Capitalist
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April 14, 2025
Visualizing Global Trade Dominance: U.S. vs. EU (2000-2024) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. From 2000 to 2024,...
Next Steps for Companies that Filed CTA Reports
JD Supra - California
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April 10, 2025
Millions of reporting companies breathed a sigh of relief on March 21, 2025, when the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule (the “IFR”) that exempted all domestic entities from beneficial ownership...
Palau cyberattack disrupts service at health ministry
Marianas Variety
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KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — A cyberattack on Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services has disrupted services. It is the latest in a series of escalating digital threats against Palau’s government agencies, raising national concern. The...
FSM President negotiates US$7 billion financial assistance for the next 20 years, in his visit to Washington
Pacific News Service
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A month before national elections in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), President David W. Panuelo has visited Washington to lobby and secure top-line funding support for the FSM under the Compact of Free Association. The eleventh hour trip...
Delayed Audits hampering Legislative Oversight, Palau Senators say
Island Times
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April 11, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (April 7, 2025) — Acting Public Auditor Saturnino Tewid again appeared before the Senate Committee on Ways and Means & Financial Matters on Monday, as senators expressed frustration over what they...
Palauan students come to UOG for much more than Education
Island Times
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February 21, 2025
Alayna Kerbil Alonz, The Triton’s Call Feb 20, 2025- Far from the challenges of life in Palau, University of Guam junior O’Lani Ngirutang’s desire to rise from the comfort and security of home and establish a career against a confusing and...
Top 10 Fastest Growing Economies in the World: 2025 Ranking
Tempo.co
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April 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When examining the fastest growing economies in the world, it’s evident that certain countries experience exceptional economic surges. While the world average for economic growth is around 3.2%, the 10 featured-nations boast...
Palau cyberattack disrupts service at Ministry of Health
Pacific News Service
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A cyberattack on Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) has disrupted services. It is the latest in a series of escalating digital threats against Palau’s government agencies, raising national concern. The Ministry of Health and...
Palau takes major step towards developing National Migration Policy
Island Times
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February 21, 2025
Malakal – The Government of Palau, with technical assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has made significant progress in creating the country’s first national migration policy. On February 6-7, 2025, stakeholders...
Escaping tariffs, Palau says strong US good for Pacific
The West Australian
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April 10, 2025
The president of Palau, one of the few countries to escape US tariffs, says he remains "positive" the Trump administration will keep a strong focus on the Pacific region. Palau, a nation with a population of 17,000, has a compact of free...
Musk’s DOGE terminates $1.9M consultancy contract for Palau
Marianas Variety
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Elon Musk WASHINGTON (Island Times/Pacnews) — The United States Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has terminated a consulting contract with the State Department for the Republic of Palau. In a statement posted on...
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to visit Philippines
Philippine STAR
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February 21, 2025
Jean Mangaluz - Philstar.com February 21, 2025 | 5:25pm MANILA, Philippines — Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. is scheduled to visit the Philippines from Sunday to Monday, February 23 to 24, for an official visit, the Presidential...
Russia’s Arctic LNG ambitions remain largely frozen
Lloyd's List
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July 17, 2025
A SECOND sanctioned liquefied natural gas tanker calling at Russia’s flagship Arctic LNG 2 project in less than a month has raised speculation that Novatek, Russia’s largest independent gas producer, may be trying to resume loadings at the...
Palau faces growing concerns over alleged foreign interference and financial crime
Tia Belau
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February 21, 2025
By Kambes Kesolei Palau is facing potential risks from foreign interference, transnational crime, and financial misconduct, according to a report… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
Musk’s DOGE terminates US$1.9 million consultancy contract for Palau
Pacific News Service
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The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, has terminated a consulting contract with the State Department for the Republic of Palau. In a statement posted on its X account last week, DOGE described...
No joke: Climate impacts “not a punchline:” Palau president takes swipe at Dutton
Renew Economy
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April 9, 2025
The president of Palau has urged Australia to persist in the joint bid with its Pacific Island neighbours to co-host COP31 climate talks in 2026, following Peter Dutton’s suggestion last week that a Coalition government would abandon the plans. In...