QANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND

Qantas has extended its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, Palau’s capital, for another year following the success of the route which Qantas commenced in December 2024. The service, known as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’, will continue to...

Qantas extends direct flights between Brisbane and Palau for another year

Qantas has extended its direct flights between Brisbane and Palau for another year following the success of the route which Qantas commenced in December 2024. The service, known as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’, will continue to operate as part of...

Lessons from legend of Palau fisherman drawn upon in critical juncture of COP29

As global attention turn to what and how COP29 would decide on a new finance goal, the legend of a Palauan fisherman from the village of Ngarchemai has been used to illustrate the risks of indecision, and the need for world leaders to choose...

Agriculture in Palau: The lifeline between land, culture, and community

Republic of Palau, Peleliu government, DoD host public meetings on improvements to Peliliu South Dock

GMISS Medical Equipment Platform Visits Palau

Palau Bolsters Cyber defenses following wave of attacks

KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau is taking significant strides to shore up its digital defenses after a series of cyber-attacks targeted government ministries and critical infrastructure, the latest in a wave of incidents rocking the Pacific...

Palau’s coral refugia offer hope for reefs facing rising temperatures

Coral reefs across Micronesia are under growing threat from warming oceans. As temperatures rise, bleaching events are becoming more frequent and severe, pushing many reefs closer to collapse. Without urgent climate action, scientists warn that...

Palau’s 10% tax reveals cracks between business and consumer realities

KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — More than two years after the Palau Goods and Services Tax or PGST took effect, citizens across different sectors are offering mixed reactions, revealing a growing divide between small business owners and retirees...

Palau backs Solomon Islands’ move to exclude Pacific Islands Forum partner…

Palau “respects” the Solomon Islands’ decision to exclude Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) dialogue partners when it hosts the annual leaders’ meeting in Honiara next month. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has sent letters to PIF member states...

Palau backs Solomon Islands' move to exclude Pacific Islands Forum partner talks until 2026

Palau backs Solomon Islands' decision to defer the Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners meeting to 2026, when Palau will be hosting the annual gathering. Photo: RNZ Pacific Palau "respects" the Solomon Islands' decision to exclude Pacific...

Palau, US Coast Guard partners for joint maritime patrol

By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard during a recent 300-hour joint operation that targeted illegal fishing activities across Pacific waters. According to the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service ( DVIDS)...

Palau’s National Congress pays tribute to late CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios

NGERULMUD, Palau — Members of Palau’s National Congress, both the House of Delegates and the Senate, expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Governor Arnold Indalecio Palacios and the people of the Commonwealth of the...

US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Peleliu—The U.S. Department of Defense proposes to rehabilitate an 80-year-old dock in Palau to enhance the U.S. military forces’ capabilities in the region. According to Joint Task Force Micronesia, the $12...

4 new JICA volunteers arrived in Palau

On the 24th of July, 4 new JICA Volunteers arrived in Palau. The four volunteers are, Mr. SUZUKI Satoshi assigned to Belau Modekngei School for Science Education Kume Kokoro assigned to Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA) for Nutrition. KITAYAMA...

Republic of Palau COFA Trust Fund Rebounds Strongly Following April Market Sell-Off

5 reasons Palau isn't your average island holiday

Looking for an under-the-radar getaway? The island nation of Palau – just a six-hour flight from Australia – may just be the holiday of your dreams. Here are five reasons why. 1. Enjoy an eco-friendly escape Palau is blessed with lush tropical...

Q&A: Palau pledges cleanup of abuse-riddled ship-flagging system

President Surangel Whipps speaks with Context about the challenges Palau faces in regulating ships that sail under its flag. NICE, France - The leader of the island nation of Palau, whose ship registration system has come under fire for allowing...

U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile defense Drill in August

KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport. The event,...

56 Years of Service: Palau, U.S. Mark Civic Action Team Handover

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau and the United States marked 56 years of partnership Friday during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, as the outgoing Navy Civic Action Team (CAT) 133-32 formally handed over...