K156,000 raised for team PNG at PM’s Corporate Golf Challenge

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) successfully raised K156,000 today at the Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge, held at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. The annual fundraising event saw 39 teams participate, demonstrating...

Palau reaffirms commitment to Human Rights at UN Human Rights Council

GENEVA, Switzerland— Representing the Palau government, Uong Jameson Yalap is currently participating in the 58th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva under the OHCHR LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund program. This six-week initiative, running...

Palau hosts historic women Leaders’ Summit to highlight parental support

Nauru’s government officials have met with an Indian railway solutions contractor, Unirail, in Dubai to discuss “a cost-effective method for transporting phosphate rock”. In a statement on Monday, the Nauru government said the country’s minister...

Palau appoints Acer founder Stan Shih senior economic advisor

Taipei, March 17 (CNA) Palau has appointed Stan Shih (施振榮), founder of Taiwan's leading PC brand Acer Group, a senior economic advisor to the West Pacific island country, the StanShih Foundation said Monday. In a statement, the foundation, which...

Palau Senator Questions Legitimacy of “Minister in Waiting” Title, Volunteer Roles in Government

By: Eustoria Marie Borja NGERULMUD, Palau — Senator Mark U. Rudimch raised concerns about the role of volunteers in government operations during the second day of the 1st Special Session of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) on March 13,...

Sónar festival’s founders step down

The three original founders of Spanish festival Sónar have all stepped down after more than 30 years heading the event. Brunch Electronik founder François Jozic has been named as Sónar’s new CEO. Enrich Palau, Richard Robles and Sergio Caballero...

Vui Gemma Nelson appointed Ocean adviser as Palau takes Over AOSIS leadership

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has appointed Samoa legal expert Vui Gemma Nelson as Ocean Adviser, under the Chairmanship of Palau. AOSIS, established in 1990, represents the interests of 39 small island and low-lying coastal...

Palau’s comeback on the Global Travel Stage at ITB Berlin after 10 years

Berlin, Germany – March 4-6, 2025 –Marking a significant return after a decade, the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) successfully re-established Palau’s presence at ITB Berlin, the premier global travel and tourism industry platform. The trade event...

Palau Senate introduces Bill to Ensure Transparency in Solar Energy Pricing

The Senate of Palau has introduced Senate Bill No. 12-19, a proposed law aimed at increasing transparency in the billing of solar energy purchased by the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC). The bill, known as the Automatic Solar Power...

Palau President Invites Trump To Go Snorkelling To Understand Climate Change Impact

Last Updated:March 12, 2025, 16:26 IST Trump has called climate change a scam, pulled US out of the key Paris Agreement for a second time, and ended US participation in leading climate initiatives and research Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr....

Team Vanuatu waits for state funding ahead of Palau Mini Games

Vanuatu women's beach volleyball team against Fiji at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: Facebook / VASANOC Team Vanuatu's preparations for the Palau Mini Games is yet to receive their government's support, the Vanuatu...

Palau media struggles to be financially stable- State of the Media: Pacific Research says 

Palau’s media organizations still struggle to find ways to financially stable and although the Constitution guarantees media freedom, accessing information is still a challenge. This is according to the The State of the Media: Pacific research...

Palau Streamlines WIOA Oversight with New Single-State Workforce Board

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau – WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) development boards are dissolved and consolidated into a single State Workforce Development Board. President Surangel Whipps Jr. signed Executive Order...

China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties

China is hosting a high-level meeting with 11 Pacific Island nations as it seeks to deepen ties and build what it calls a “closer” community with “a shared future” in the strategic region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is chairing the meeting...

Covid-free Pacific islands look to rejoin the world

Two of the last four remaining Covid-free nations in the world are preparing to open their borders to re-join the Covid world. The Federated States of Micronesia has announced its plan to open its borders without quarantine beginning 01 August....

Basketball eases financial load ahead of Mini Games

Basketball Fiji is working to reduce the financial burden on its athletes ahead of the Pacific Mini Games in Palau next month, where each athlete faces a $3,000 levy. The federation has launched a series of fundraising activities in recent weeks...

Shell to Exit Indonesian Gas Station Business, Assures Operations Unaffected

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The multinational petrochemical giant, Shell, confirmed that it will continue its operations in Indonesia despite having sold its entire network of gas stations to another company. Shell officially transferred about 200 gas...

Shell Indonesia to transfer gas station business to JV

JAKARTA — Shell Indonesia has agreed to sell ownership of its gas station business to a joint venture between Citadel Pacific Limited and Sefas Group, but will keep its lubricant business, the company said on Friday. Shell said the deal, which...

MONI PLUS BACKS PNG VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR PALAU MINI PAC-GAMES

In a proud show of corporate support for sports development, Moni Plus has officially signed on as the Silver Sponsor of Team PNG Volleyball for the 2025 Palau Mini Pacific Games, with a K20,000 contribution. The sponsorship was formally handed...

Palau Signs Fisheries Agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam

Palau has signed agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation in fisheries. These Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aim to support sustainable fishing, improve technology, and encourage trade. What the Agreements Cover...