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...

Palau, DoD host public meetings on improvements to Peleliu South Dock

Representatives of the Palau government and the Department of Defense host a public meeting at Peleliu State Building to share information on proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvements, Aug. 12. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr....

Palau anticipates Compact to be signed next month

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr unveiled some of the details of the new economic package under the renegotiated provisions of the nation’s Compact of Free Association with Washington. Palau stands to receive US$890 million in economic...

International Maritime Organization’s Zero Net Framework

Introduction On 11 April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) approved draft amendments to Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL”). A...

Palau weighs $500 Foreign Worker Fee Amid Employer concerns and Labor shortages

KOROR, Palau — Palau’s plan to more than triple the annual fee for foreign worker permits from $150 to $500 is sparking concern among employers and retirees who depend on overseas labor. The increase, embedded in the FY 2026 budget bill, would...

Was The Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit Just A Distraction? Pundit Claims US Government Owns XRPL

Crypto analyst Pumpius has sparked a debate after claiming the long-running Ripple vs. SEC case was never an actual fight, but a carefully staged distraction. He says the fintech company and its backers crafted the “David vs. Goliath” image of...

The Soviet Vibes of Trump’s Assault on Science

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In the fall of 1925, agronomist Trofim Lysenko arrived on the dusty plains of what is now Azerbaijan, hoping to keep cows from starving to death over the...

PM Rabuka to skip Pacific Foreign Ministers meet today

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka will not attend todays Pacific Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva. The Pacific Islands Forum has confirmed Fiji will be represented by Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Special Envoy 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...

 Beyond DemoCrazy: Why It’s Time to Abolish State Governments and Reimagine Local Leadership

Dear Editor, In Palau today, the ongoing power struggle between elected state leaders and traditional chiefs has become more than just a political inconvenience, it has become a costly distraction. Our courts are flooded with disputes about who...

PICRC collaborates with international experts to build capacity of local workforce for coral restoration

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing severe declines due to climate change and marine heatwaves, which trigger widespread coral bleaching and mortality. While many countries are scrambling to cope with these impacts, Palau is in a unique...

Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 14, 2025 Morning

Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 14, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. NUG Military Tribunal Chair: Establishing the Federal Army requires strict adherence to military law, with no one above the law The Chair of the National Unity Government (NUG) Military...

PM Manele pushes back on international media ‘block’ narrative over PIF dialogue partners

BY IRWIN ANGIKI Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has pushed back at ‘unfortunate’ international media narrative describing his government as ‘blocking’ forum dialogue partners from attending this year’s leaders’ meeting. The 54th Forum leaders...

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...

Ukrainian intelligence publishes data on 42 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet, looters of Ukrainian resources

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published on the War & Sanctions portal data on 42 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, a floating storage unit used by Lukoil, and ships involved in stealing...

Safeguarding Public Health at the 12th Mini Pacific Games, Palau

I’ve seen supercars with no front number plate. Is that legal?

Q. I’ve seen supercars on the road without front number plates. I’m guessing the owners don’t want a rectangular piece of metal stuck on the nose, spoiling the look and the aerodynamics. But is it legal? I ask because I’m about to take delivery of...

Pacific unity at risk over Forum snub: Fiji PM Rabuka

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed he has been formally informed by the Solomon Islands about its decision to exclude nearly two dozen countries from the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum meeting. The list includes major donors such as...