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AGP Executive Report

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Pacific Investment: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–30 strategy includes Palau among 12 island economies targeted for support in jobs, essential services and resilient infrastructure, with more flexible projects tailored to small, dispersed populations. Household Costs: Palau senators have proposed halving the 10% goods and services tax and removing it from groceries and utility bills; the measures are proposals, not yet law. Tourism: Qantas’ Pacific sale includes Brisbane–Palau return fares from $799, offering a potential boost to visitor access. Maritime Risks: An Indian seafarers’ union says a Palau-registered tanker attacked in the Persian Gulf operated with fraudulent insurance documents; the deaths of three crew members and compensation difficulties highlight risks for seafarers and scrutiny of vessel registrations.

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Jun. 24, 2026

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ADB sets five-year Pacific strategy to strengthen island economies and daily services

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Owner: Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) info about owner

Devdiscourse

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Owned By	Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) through VisionRi Connexion Services Private Ltd.
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://www.devdiscourse.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Sonipat
Owner Country	India

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Oct. 20, 2026

Palau lawmakers push to cut sales tax and lower everyday bills

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Owner: Younis Family info about owner

Marianas Variety

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Owned By	Younis Family through Younis Art Studio Inc.
Year Founded	1972
Website	www.mvariety.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Garapan
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 20, 2026

Palau Opens First Embassy in Australia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Island Times

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Owned By	Islandtimes Palau (Leilani Reklai Publisher & Editor)
Year Founded	2005
Website	islandtimes.org
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Palau, Koror
Owner Country	Palau

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Oct. 20, 2026

Kumasi welcomes Andrew Palau for historic Love Ghana Festival

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Owner: Ghanaian Government info about owner

Ghana News Agency

Pro-Government

Owned By	Ghanaian Government through National Media Commission (NMC)
Year Founded	1957
Website	https://gna.org.gh/
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ghana, Accra
Owner Country	Ghana

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Oct. 20, 2026

Illa and Puente will discuss this Thursday at the Palau the transfer of the R1 of Rodalies

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Owned By	David Córdova through Información y Participación S.L.
Year Founded	2023
Website	www.democrata.es/en
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Publication Location	Spain, Madrid
Owner Country	Spain

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Oct. 20, 2026

World Green Economy Summit 2026 to kick off Wednesday in Dubai

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Owner: Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam info about owner

Gulf Today

Pro-Government

Owned By	Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam through Dar Al Khaleej group
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.gulftoday.ae/
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Oct. 20, 2026

‘Our choice, not yours’: Palau President stares down China over Taiwan threats

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Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

Papua New Guinea Post Courier

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp.
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://postcourier.com.pg/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
Owner Country	Australia

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Oct. 18, 2026

Palau, Taiwan Leaders Reaffirm Ties Amid China Pressure

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Owner: Taiwanese Government info about owner

TaiwanPlus

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Taiwanese Government through Public Television Service
Year Founded	2021
Website	https://www.taiwanplus.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei
Owner Country	Taiwan

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