Palau calls for Stronger Global Action on Ocean and Climate Protection in Abu Dhabi

By Laurel Marewibuel Abu Dhabi, UAE — October 2025- Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. highlighted Palau’s leadership in ocean conservation and climate action during the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Nationwide Study Shows Strong Public Support for Palau National Marine Sanctuary

A new nationwide study by the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) shows that most Palauans strongly support the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) for protecting marine resources and ensuring food security. However, the report also...

Whipps Says ‘Misinformation’ Fueling Debate Over U.S. Offer for Palau to Host 75 Deportees

President Surangel Whipps Jr. is urging calm and clarity amid growing public concern over a U.S. proposal for Palau to temporarily host 75 individuals described as deportees and asylum seekers. Whipps said misinformation has fueled fear and...

Aimeliik Establishes $150K Trust Fund to Support Long-Term Financial Stability

Aimeliik State has established a new Trust Fund, managed by Raymond James & Associates in Guam, to help secure the state’s long-term financial stability. An initial $150,000 investment will grow over time, with all earnings reinvested in the first...

US sanctions Chinese businesswoman in Palau for aiding transnational crime network

US sanctions Chinese businesswoman in Palau for aiding transnational crime network The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chinese businesswoman based in Palau for allegedly facilitating operations of a vast criminal enterprise linked to one...

US Treasury sanctions businesses in Palau linked to Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization

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Why Palau should be your next dream destination - and why hotel & dive packages are the way to go

(Photo courtey of Fish ’n Fins) Picture this - crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life, lush jungles hiding ancient secrets, and pristine beaches that feel like they’re straight out of a postcard. Welcome to Palau, a tropical...

Palauans Divided As Japan Lobbies For More Fishing Ground

Economic Gains or Environmental Loss? Palau Debates Marine Sanctuary Cuts KOROR, Palau — Japan’s fishing industry is urging Palau to cut its protected ocean area from 80% to 50%, sparking intense debate over the future of the Palau National Marine...

Palau President Whipps to Advocate Pacific Leadership and Global Conservation at 2025 IUCN World Congress

Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. will represent the Pacific at the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in the UAE, advocating for small island leadership, global conservation, and stronger partnerships to protect the world’s oceans and...

Palau Customs to Begin Charging Storage Fees for Unclaimed Goods November 3

Palau Customs to Charge Storage Fees for Unclaimed Goods Starting November 3 Koror, Palau — The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) announced that starting November 3, 2025, unclaimed or uncleared goods at Customs-controlled facilities...

Palau Congress holds firm on stance against accepting asylum seekers

Palau's Senate stood pat on its position to balk at Washington’s proposal to resettle asylum seekers in the Pacific island nation, rejecting President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s appeal for reconsideration. "We advise against proceeding further on this...

Palau leader in ‘world first’ underwater interview

SYDNEY – The President of tiny Pacific island nation Palau has sunk to new depths – claiming to be the first world leader to conduct a live interview immersed entirely underwater. In a bid to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the...

Nine firms related to Prince Holding being probed, source says

The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) has been investigating nine shell companies working with Prince Holding Group, and the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office is seeking further prosecution of alleged criminals, a source said...

Palau Showcases Tax Reform Progress, to Host 2026 Pacific Tax Conference

Palau showcased its tax reform progress at the 22nd Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA) Conference in Tonga, where Acting Director Turang Rengiil and Senior Auditor Janyssa Ford represented the nation. Rengiil highlighted...

Palau Court Convicts Coin Mint Operator in Tax Fraud Case as NDBP Pursues New Coin Agreement

The Supreme Court of Palau has convicted Ephram Polycarp, operator of the Palau Commemorative Coin Company, of multiple counts of tax fraud and failure to pay taxes spanning a decade of international coin-minting deals. The case, prosecuted by the...

Palau Election Commission Rejects Petition to Recall Angaur Governor Misech

The Palau Election Commission has dismissed a citizen petition seeking to recall Angaur Governor Natus Misech, ruling that it failed to meet the legal threshold for valid signatures. Of the 84 submitted, only 74 were verified — well below the 25...

Palau Welcomes New Ambassadors from Pakistan, Ireland, and Bangladesh Ahead of Independence Day

KOROR, Palau — Ahead of Palau’s 31st Independence Day, President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. welcomed new ambassadors from Pakistan, Ireland, and Bangladesh, reaffirming Palau’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and advancing cooperation...

EU Expands Pacific Engagement: Palau Eyes Trade, Investment, and Biodiversity Partnerships

By: L.N. Reklai The European Union is deepening its engagement in the Pacific, with Palau in focus as both sides seek new pathways for collaboration and investment. At the recent EU Pacific Business Forum in Nadi—attended by more than 300...

Corporate Giving – October 2025

Matson Navigation Co. has given a $165,000 in-kind shipping commitment to the University of Guam. The contribution will support the transport of equipment and furnishings for four new campus buildings — the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Student Success Center,...