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By: L.N. Reklai
KOROR, Palau — Palau lawmakers finally passed a long-awaited, wide-ranging anti-drug bill that would expand drug testing, increase penalties for drug offenses, and direct new funding toward both law enforcement and rehabilitation programs.
Expanded drug testing and stricter rulesUnder ...
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang
KOROR, Palau (April 27, 2026) — Palau’s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) announced Tuesday that the National Emergency Committee (NEC) has declared a “Water Shortage WATCH,” activating Stage 1 of the nation’s Drought Action Plan.
NEMO Executive Director Waymine Towai explained that the NEC met last week, drawing ...
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang
KOROR, Palau — Funeral services for former Senate President, House Speaker and businessman Surangel Whipps Sr. are scheduled for Monday, May 4, in Ngatpang, according to relatives.
Services will begin that morning at the Seventh-...
New travelers, mature demographics and diving tourism shape visitor behavior
By: L.N. Reklai
KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau’s tourism sector posted strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with visitor arrivals rising sharply year over year and travel patterns pointing to a maturing, experience-driven ...
By: L.N. Reklai
KOROR, Palau — Law enforcement and regulatory agencies in Palau are strengthening coordination to investigate and prevent financial crimes, officials said during a recent public program.
Jolanda Warren, an investigator with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Bureau of Public Safety, said her work involve...