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By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Many times, investors who negotiate with Palauans to lease their lands understand real estate and land values at their market prices while the Palauan owners do not,” Sen.

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By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu SAVUSAVU, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise, speakers at the 8th Pacif…

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials.

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — About 50 fourth- and fifth-grade students at Koror Elementary School learned that coral reefs are not silent ecosystems during an educational activity focused on underwater sounds and marine life.

The Bureau of Environment is working with the Bureau of Agriculture, Japan International Cooperation Agency and Taiwan Technical Mission to strengthen fruit fly and pest control efforts for farmers in Palau.

KOROR, Palau — Sept. 25, 2026 — The Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board’s Water Quality Laboratory has been recertified to conduct microbiological testing of drinking water, marine water and other surface water under the U.S.

My dear Palauan friends, I have been thinking seriously about the high cost of fuel in Palau and how much it affects every family.

In short: (ABC-Australia) Minnesota college football coach PJ Fleck wiped the bloody mouth of Maverick Baranowski and smeared the blood on his own cheeks.

Dear Editor: Palau lawmakers have proposed a citizen rebate to offset the rising cost of living.

NEW YORK, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 (SPREP)—For many countries, climate targets are policy goals.

In short: (ABC-Australia) Bangkok’s governor on Saturday declared Thailand’s capital city a disaster-affected zone after torrential rain led to widespread flooding.

SAVUSAVU/SUVA, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 (FIJI SUN)—-Pacific women media leaders are calling for greater investment in young journalists and stronger support systems to help women remain and progress in the industry.

By Pita Ligaiula SUVA, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms risk becoming consumers of artificial intelligence systems shaped outside the region unless they build their own tools, rules and knowledge base, says Pasifika AI creator and Kanaky Tech

NEW YORK, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)—The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for stronger climate action, predictable adaptation finance and a faster transition to renewable energy, warning that climate change, ocean degradation and resource…

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau – The Senate confirmed Keith Sugiyama yesterday afternoon as Palau’s resident ambassador to the Philippines, ending more than 13 years without a resident ambassador in Manila.

By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — “The only thing left so that the Judiciary can improve in the serving and dispensing of justice is to have adequate courtrooms,” Administrative Director Kenneth Uehara told senators, underscoring one of the b…

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 25, 2026) — Palau will celebrate its 32nd Independence Day with five days of cultural, traditional and community activities beginning Sept. 27, including state celebrations, markets, traditional games, art, fireworks…