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By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang

KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — A Palau Housing Authority (PHA) employee has been charged with four counts of theft in the second degree after investigators alleged she collected $7,281.98 from 19 PHA clients over a period of more than two years.

Kukong Khalye Hilbert is accused of collecting unauthorized payments between ...


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By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang

KOROR, Palau (Aug. 20, 2026) — “Refrain from burning,” the Division of Fire and Rescue urged the public this week as firefighters responded to several fires across Babeldaob, including three major blazes that threatened homes amid ongoing El Niño conditions and drought.

The division responded to numerous f...


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By: L.N. Reklai

KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — The National Development Bank of Palau’s Board of Directors has decided not to renew the contract of President and CEO David Proctor, with Chief Financial Officer Karla West appointed as acting CEO.

NDBP Board Chairman Rhinehart Silas confirmed the decision, saying Proctor’...


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By: Laurel Marewibuel

KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — For young Palauan entrepreneur Miel Sequeira-Holm, building a business has been about more than selling products. It has been about finding a way to protect the ocean while creating a sustainable livelihood.

Holm, the owner of Pura Vida Palau, launche...


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By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang

KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) – A man has been charged with attempted importation, trafficking and possession of methamphetamine after authorities intercepted a DHL shipment containing 18 packets of a crystalline substance allegedly concealed inside three hollowed-out books.

Roldan Ellabed Renguul is charged in Criminal Ca...


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