New changes coming to Palau’s national marine sanctuary law
Koror- Proposed amendments to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act (PNMS) to lift the export ban on pelagic fish and create a corridor...
A week after Trump meeting, US announces $1.2 Million grant for Palau
WASHINGTON (Department of Interior Press Release) – Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and...
Palau, RMI, FSM presidents meet Trump for talks of boosting US ties
Koror- Discussions on the United States military presence in the Pacific is high on the agenda of the historic meeting today between...
U.S. needs to step up to China’s growing influence in Pacific- Remengesau
Koror- The United States should step up to China’s expanding economic and political influence in the Pacific, President Tommy Remengesau...
The cost of infrastructure in Pacific is high, but can we afford it?
Suva – Of all the regions of the world, the Pacific requires the largest investment per person in infrastructure. But the cost is high,...
Funding tops climate change agenda for Pacific ministers
Suva- Climate change issues are high on the agenda at this week's Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) where finance leaders are...
Pacific Forum looks to unity in the face of China-Taiwan rivalry
Suva- China is an important economic partner in the Pacific and would be most welcome to contribute in the Pacific Island Forum...
Pacific ministers set to establish a homegrown new climate fund
Suva- Pacific island nations are gearing up for the establishment of a “homegrown” regional initiative that will provide financing...
Palauan charged for smuggling meth hidden in vagina
Koror- A Palauan woman was arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to smuggle to Palau from Manila, Philippines some 50 grams of...
U.S. increases presence in the region as soldiers head to Palau for exercise
Koror, Palau- To increase the United States Army footprints in the Pacific, about 200 soldiers will be in Palau next week as part of...