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Overview: Palau’s Senate has unanimously confirmed Gaafar J. Uherbelau as ambassador to Taiwan, backing the former health minister’s diplomatic appointment with a 14-0 vote. Lawmakers cite public health leadership and international experience By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (April 23, 2026) — The Palau Senate has unanimously confirmed President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s appointment of Gaafar J. Uherbelau as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan). Gaafar Uherbelau, President’s appointee to post of Ambassador to Taiwan, received full confirmation from the 12th Senate, OEK. All 14 senators voted in favor of the nomination, with none opposed, following a positive recommendation from…

Overview: Palau is showing early signs of drought after weeks of little rain, prompting water rationing in northern states and growing concern among farmers. As forecasts warn of drier months ahead, those working the land are split between adapting quickly and waiting for clearer guidance. By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (April 23, 2026) — Weeks of little rainfall are raising early concerns of drought across Palau, with farmers already feeling the strain and questioning how to prepare as conditions remain uncertain. Water rationing has begun in northern states as officials respond to dwindling supplies. Authorities are urging residents to conserve…

Overview: Palau is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures, as businessman and former Senate president Surangel Whipps Sr. dies at 86. His passing has also led to the postponement of the president’s annual State of the Republic Address. Passing prompts postponement of president’s State of the Republic Address By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 24, 2026) — Surangel Whipps Sr., a prominent businessman, traditional leader and former Senate president, has died at age 86, his family announced Wednesday. Rekemesik Surangel Whipps Sr., prominent businessman and leader, passed away at the age 86. Photo credit: Surangel &…

The Barça futsal team overcame Noia in the Palau Blaugrana, a 5-2 win sealed with goals from Matheus, Pito, Catela, Erick and João Víctor. The victory was a fifth in a row for Javi Rodríguez’s rejuvenated team.  Bright start  Barça took control right from the start in the Palau, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Matheus put the blaugranes ahead on just three minutes with a shot from outside the box.  Pito added a second after pouncing on a loose ball and Catela made it 3-0 with just over 10 minutes of the game gone. In control,…

This page provides data for Palau on key population and demographic indicators.How many people live in the country, and how quickly is the population growing or shrinking? What’s driving that change — births, deaths, or migration? How is the age structure changing?The data will be updated in line with the United Nations’ latest global and country estimates and projections, which are usually released every two or three years.See all population data for PalauWhat is the total population of Palau?In 2023, the estimated population of Palau was 17,750.In the chart, you can see how the population numbers have changed over the…

Ngerulmud (Palau), 20 April 2026 – From 20 to 24 April 2026, the Republic of Palau hosted an intensive five-day capacity-building week focused on combatting transnational organized crime, co-organized by Palau Office of the Attorney General and UNODC, with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Government of Japan. The week was opened by Minister of Justice Jennifer S. Olegeriil, who set an unambiguous tone. She pointed to the growing poly-criminality of organized crime as one of the defining challenges of the current moment — scam center-linked operations, she noted, does not operate around a…

In Palau, the ocean is part of everything. It shapes how people grow up, how they eat, how they travel, and how they understand the world around them. But it is also becoming more unpredictable. Rising seas, stronger cyclones, typhoons, and flooding are putting homes and livelihoods under pressure. In response, Palau is building a network of climate-resilient disaster shelters with support from the United Nations and local partners.The shelters are designed to protect people during extreme weather. Built to withstand high winds, heavy rain and storm surges, they also include solar lighting, generators and water systems. Four of the…

Palau-solità and PlegamansFour European Cups, four World Cups, 7 Leagues, 5 Cups… The list of trophies won by Anna Casarramona i Vivas (Manlleu, 1994) seems endless. For 18 seasons, she has become one of the best Catalan athletes, leading the wave that changed women’s roller hockey, and taking it to the brink of professionalization. Now she is retiring and will play her last matches with HC Palau, which has become a model club, with hundreds of boys and girls on wheels and a first-class locker room for the women’s first team where Anna receives ARA. Is an athlete ready to…

The Barça futsal team pulled off another win at the Palau Blaugrana with a great second half performance to record an 8-3 win over Ribera Navarra. Level at half time at 2-2 a hat-trick from Pito and two goals from Matheus were the deciding factor in a game in which Joel Miñano and Izán Sequero made their debuts for Barça.  The blaugrane started in positive fashion as Pito handed them the lead after just two minutes, beating former Barça keeper Pau López down low. Ribera came back and Barça keeper Miquel Feixas made a great double save to prevent the…

At night, russia again attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region. Damage to a civilian vessel flying the flag of Palau, which was in the port for loading, has been recorded. This was reported by the Vice Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, UNN reports.DetailsAccording to Kuleba, as a result of the attack, port and logistics infrastructure facilities, warehouse premises, technical equipment, cargo storage tanks, administrative buildings, as well as freight transport were damaged.Damage to a civilian vessel under the flag of Palau, which was in the port for loading, has been recorded.…