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Overview: Palau strengthens security preparations ahead of 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with regional and international law enforcement and security agencies, has conducted specialized training and table-top exercises to strengthen Palau’s security readiness for the upcoming 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. The exercises focused on coordination, response planning, and ensuring a safe and successful gathering of Pacific leaders in Koror. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice, together with regional and international law enforcement and security partners, led training and table-top exercises to refine Palau’s security plan for the…

[Photo: File] Former Finance Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Coalition Government’s investment drive is creating jobs, boosting business confidence and supporting long-term economic growth. He says investments in tourism, agriculture and infrastructure over the past three years have increased economic activity and employment, with support from development partners including Australia, the World Bank and China. Prasad adds that these investments are encouraging businesses to expand, with new hotels, commercial developments and agricultural projects generating more jobs and attracting private sector investment. “We have to invest in the poor. We have to provide people with…

Overview: A retired U.S. veteran and law enforcement officer has come home to serve — Raylin Ngiraidong was sworn in July 14 as director of Palau’s newly established Office of Professional Standards, a Ministry of Justice office aimed at strengthening integrity and public trust in law enforcement. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice has hired Raylin Ngiraidong, a retired U.S. military veteran and former U.S. law enforcement officer, to lead its newly created Office of Professional Standards. Ngiraidong took the oath of office July 14 to head the office, which operates under the Ministry of Justice.…

[Photo: FILE] The Health Ministry wants more powers to inspect ships, test onboard water and take action against vessels that fail to meet hygiene standards. Health Ministry National WASH Coordinator Toga Vosataki told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs that ship inspections are currently done every six months as part of the ship sanitation certification process. Vosataki said ships must receive a sanitation certificate from the Ministry with fumigation carried out to control pests. He said the proposed changes under the Public Health Amendment Bill (Bill No. 4, 2026) would allow health officers to carry out spot checks and…

Overview: Twenty Palauan students have been awarded Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) scholarships this year, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent years as more than 60 students applied for opportunities to study in Taiwan. One additional student received a Taiwan ICDF scholarship. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau – Taiwan Embassy awards 20 MOFA scholarships to Palauan students, with strong turnout this year The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has awarded 20 Taiwan MOFA scholarships to Palauan students this year, while also granting one Taiwan ICDF scholarship, as more students applied than in previous years.…

Launch of Fiji’s first MSME Parametric insurance product Tower Insurance has officially launched Fiji’s first climate risk parametric insurance product for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), The insurance product, supported by the UNDP, ADB and UNCDF, will provide payouts to insured businesses following climate-related disasters. Towers Insurance Chief Underwriting Officer Ronald Mudalliar says launching this insurance product is timely for given that MSMEs make up to nearly 80 percent of businesses in Fiji. “We’re beginning to learn about how supporting MSMEs create jobs, support families and help communities thrive. Yet they are often among the most exposed.”Article continues after…

A representative of a non-government organisation working to assist Tongans prepare for settlement in New Zealand under the Pacific Access Category resident visa programme believes the project will be a game-changer for Pacific Islanders if they make use of it.Cassandra Vaea said the work done by the Pacific Settlement Support Services (PSSS), in partnership with SIAOLA – a National Pacific Social Service Provider based in Auckland and Gisborne under the umbrella of the Methodist Church of New Zealand and the Methodist Alliance of Social Service Providers – is critical for Tongans and other Islanders, especially in Samoa, in ensuring that…

Overview: Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is fighting back in court after the state legislature locked her out of the Governor’s Office and installed Speaker Terrence Miozawa as acting governor. Ngiraiwet is seeking a restraining order and denies the bribery allegations behind her impeachment — while past Ngardmau impeachment cases could shape how the courts rule this time. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARDMAU, Palau (July 28, 2026) — Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging her impeachment in court and seeking a temporary restraining order against the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau, according to documents filed Monday. 11th Ngardmau State Government leadership, (from right…

Failure to prepare for old age is becoming a growing concern. Calls have been made for people to start planning for their future care before they face health and ageing challenges. Speaking in Lautoka today, Daulomani Safe Home founder Edwina Biyau said many people spend their later working years supporting their families and investing in […] Source link