Ngermalk Park in Palau upgraded to host International Beach Volleyball competitions

KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2025) — The beach volleyball venue at Ngermalk Park in Koror has been officially recognized as a Centre of Excellence for volleyball in Oceania, following a landmark agreement signed Tuesday between Palauan and international...

Palauan Embassy urges citizens in U.S. to keep valid passport and I-94 documents accessible amid increased ICE activity

(Washington, D.C. – July 7, 2025)- The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington, D.C., has issued an urgent memorandum dated July 7, 2025, to all Palauan citizens residing in the United States, advising them to keep copies of their valid...

Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games sets a zero tolerance standard against abuse and harassment  

In a milestone for sport in the region, safeguarding is being integrated into every aspect of a Pacific Games for the first time, from pre-Games training to on-ground support during the event. This year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau feature close...

Immigration New Zealand Extends Longer Visits for Pacific Island Nations Granted Visited Visa

Photo: NZ Immigration New Zealand is welcoming Pacific visitors by making it easier to travel here with changes to immigration settings that will come into effect later this year. From 6 July 2025, people from Pacific Islands forum countries...

29 Taiwanese firms join 2025 Taiwan-Palau Expo to boost trade, cultural ties

Koror, Palau – A Taiwan – Palau Trade and Cultural Show will be held from July 11-13 at Surangel & Son’s super center. The Trade & Cultural Show will present 29 Taiwanese companies aiming to promote bilateral economic cooperation such as...

Strengthening Taiwan-Palau Friendship: Trade and Culture Expo Ignites Island Carnival Spirit

Palauan Marine Returns Home for Koa Moana 25

Palau, a tropical archipelago in the Western Pacific Ocean, is composed of over 340 islands and renowned for its stunning biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. Like the bridges that connect its islands, Palau’s culture thrives on interconnected...

This week in Christian history: Luis Palau NYC event draws 60,000, Thomas More executed

Evangelist Luis Palau speaks on stage on the Great Lawn at Central Park on July 11, 2015, in New York City. | The Luis Palau AssociationThroughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred. Each...

Rising Palau Star Hits Overtime Game Winner in Front of Home Fans

KOROR (Palau) - Confidence is a powerful force, and for Akeelah Ngairakoranges of the Palau Women's U23 3x3 team, it showed on day two at the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania event when she delivered an unforgettable game-winning shot in an...

Palau Judiciary conducts its first in-country training of all court personnel as part of its commitment to judicial excellence

Over the course of three days from June 16-18, 2025, all Judiciary personnel, from justices and judges to staff from all departments, attended its first ever, in-country training, during which time all court operations ceased except for emergency...

Strengthening Taiwan-Palau Friendship

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is proud to present the Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, held from July 11 to 13, 2025, at the Surangel & Son’s Super...

A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau

2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...

Palau welcomes the Pacific

Team PNG Flag Bearers Josh Tarere and Thelma Toua at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with Team PNG Chef De Mission Kinivanagi Karo (left) (Image: Team PNG) In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last...

How Trump's big beautiful bill aims to 'supercharge' immigration enforcement

From an aerial view, the U.S.-Mexico border fence ends with a gap on Jan. 20, 2025 near Sasabe, Ariz. Republicans' tax and spending bill includes $46.5 billion for border wall projects. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau

KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...

Accountability, no one should have to beg for it

The quest by one man to seek accountability on the use of the $1 million district grant has reached the court. A matai from the village of Vaitoomuli, Palauli, wants to know what the Palauli No.3 district council has done with the $3 million that...

Palau Basketball Federation unveils new Logo ahead of Pacific Mini Games

KOROR (Palau) – The Palau Basketball Federation (PBF) is proud to present its new national federation logo, a design that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Palau and the excitement of basketball, just in time for hosting the FIBA 3×3 Youth...

Mori ends term as representative at JICA Palau

JICA Palau Representative, MORI Junki, has completed his term in Palau after three and a half years. Through his tireless efforts, MORI has contributed in many ways to make a number of projects become a reality in Palau and further improved the...

'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games

Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete in 12 sports. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 There is a buzz in the air as athletes and team officials have started arriving in Koror,...

PCC students gain hands-on Marine Science experience at PICRC

The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently bid farewell to Palau Community College (PCC) students Aleeya Uraziri and Daissy Demei, who completed a one-month internship at the Center as part of their Environmental Marine Science...