School & Heritage: Angaur Elementary School has been named custodian of ancient pottery and shell tools, with Palau’s first school-based archaeological exhibition set to open at its renovated campus. Green Tech & Tourism: Taiwan and Palau are gearing up for the Taiwan–Palau Trade and Cultural Show 2026 (July 10–12), featuring green mobility like a bicycle-friendly Malakal-to-Airai route. Regional Leadership: Palau is ramping up for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror (Aug. 30), with Whipps joining Troika talks on climate resilience and the Blue Pacific Strategy. Reef Protection: Scientists report a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, prompting calls for monitoring and community action. Coral Restoration & Skills: PICRC and partners ran a coral reef restoration planning workshop to build local capacity and strengthen regional collaboration. Aquaculture for Resilience: Palau launched its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery in Koror, aiming to supply farmers with seedlings, ease pressure on wild clams, and support livelihoods. Digital Upgrade: PNCC is in a major telecom buildout—replacing its mobile network and rolling out fiber-to-the-premises—targeting a May 2027 commercial launch. People & Policy: The U.S. has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a resettlement deal, with the first arrival reportedly leaving after about two weeks. Media Training: Journalists and media teams are receiving specialist training in Koror ahead of the Forum to improve how the event is reported across the Pacific.