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...

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...

Palau-based Figure Exposed by OCCRP is Among Scores Sanctioned Over Online Scams

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese businesswoman in Palau for alleged links to a multi-billion dollar fraud empire, three years after an OCCRP investigation revealed how she helped a notorious triad boss build ties with a former president of...

Palau calls for scaled-up Climate finance and urgent action to keep…

Palau’s Minister for Environment, Steven Victor, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), has called for urgent, tangible action ahead of COP30 to ensure the Paris Agreement delivers results for vulnerable nations....

Palau Reported No Impact After 7.4-Magnitude Mindanao Quake

Palau’s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) swiftly issued a tsunami advisory on Friday following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the Philippines. While the quake caused concern across the region, Palau experienced only mild tremors and no...

Palau’s Wage Hike May Spur Short-Term Price Rises, Economic Advisory Report Warns

Palau’s wage hikes aim to ease inflation pressures, but economists warn the measures could raise living costs in the short term. The Economic Advisory Group’s May 2025 report highlights how Palau’s small, cartelized market may undermine wage gains...

Palau, Japan Discuss Clean Energy and Tourism Cooperation

Palau and Japan are strengthening ties in sustainable development and tourism innovation. During a recent working visit to Japan, Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl and Bureau of Tourism Director Elangel Yanni Mesubed met with key partners to explore...

Palau Weightlifters Ramp Up Training Ahead of Guam Invitational

By Faith Chen PALAU — Palau’s weightlifting team is intensifying preparations for the 2025 GWF Invitational Open Championships, set for Dec. 20 in Guam, where athletes from across the region will compete in multiple weight categories. After a...

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...

Ten Years After Law Passed, Palau’s Sex Offender Registry Still Offline

Ten years after Palau passed its Sex Offender Registration Act, the country still has no public online registry. Attorney General confirmed that while internal records are maintained and accessible upon request, the planned public database remains...

Palau President visits Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alongside his accompanying delegation. During the visit, the President of Palau and the accompanying delegation toured through the mosque’s...

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 Senate still opposed to US proposal on people seeking protection

Palau Senate Photo: SPREP Palau's Senate is standing firm on its position against a US proposal on people seeking protection. Senate President Hokkons Baules has advised against proceeding further, saying there are practical issues around...

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...

Palau leader in 'world first' underwater interview

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr addresses the opening session of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Centre des...

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...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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DSS expects 36,000 CT residents to lose SNAP benefits

Changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to cause 36,000 Connecticut residents to lose their SNAP benefits, and an additional 50,000 residents to see their benefits decreased, said Andrea Barton Reeves,...

Proposes $6 Million Deal for Palau to Accept 75 “Refugees”

Palau is facing a major diplomatic decision as the United States proposes a $6 million deal for the island nation to host 75 people identified as “refugees.” While the offer includes additional support such as drug experts and funding for care,...