'Enriching cultural experiences': Guam to host first international dance festival on Dec. 6-7 but registration closing soon

Guam will be hosting its first international dance festival on Dec. 6 and 7, a regional showcase and competition celebrating cultural heritage, creative expression, and artistic excellence. Registration is now being accepted online at...

Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity

This is an ABC podcast. Pilot Pleasure to have you on board this morning. It should be a pretty smooth ride down. James Nokise It's early Saturday morning and I'm sitting crammed inside an eight-seater plane with the side door open so we can get...

UNGA 80: PM Drew strengthens global partnerships, pushes sustainability agenda  

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) currently taking place in New York City, United States, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew held several key discussions and bilateral meets with leaders...

EXIT Wows Palau Crowd with A Cappella Performance Marking Korea-Palau Friendship

Korean a cappella group EXIT performed in Palau as part of the 30th anniversary of friendship and cultural exchange between Korea and Palau. Formed in 2008, the five-member group has performed internationally across Europe and Asia. Their Palau...

Marshalls biggest budget endorsed, quarterly resident payments begin

BY GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands Correspondent MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The Marshall Islands Nitijela (parliament) approved its largest-ever national budget in September, setting in motion plans to spend $769,342,435 during the fiscal 2026 year...

EU Expands Pacific Engagement: Palau Eyes Trade, Investment, and Biodiversity Partnerships

By: L.N. Reklai The European Union is deepening its engagement in the Pacific, with Palau in focus as both sides seek new pathways for collaboration and investment. At the recent EU Pacific Business Forum in Nadi—attended by more than 300...

The great LNG scam: the IMO’s climate credibility is on the line

Elissama Menezes and Andrew Dumbrille, directors of Equal Routes, write for Splash ahead of this month’s crunch green vote at the International Maritime Organization. In the face of the upcoming International Maritime Organization. (IMO) Net-Zero...

Koror Election Update & Clarification: 9 Hamlets FieldCandidates, 3 Still Open

By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — This story updates and corrects a Sept. 24 article on Koror State’s upcoming general election, clarifying the number of hamlets and including details on the gubernatorial race. Koror voters will head to the...

Youth Teams shine in 3×3 Basketball tournament launching Palau’s Independence Day

By: Faith Chen KOROR, Palau — Palau opened its 31st Independence Day celebrations on Sept. 27 with a 3×3 basketball tournament that drew 11 teams and a strong turnout of fans at the National Gym parking lot in Ernguul Park. Organized by the Palau...

Palau, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu step up push for Taiwan's reinstatement to UN

The Marshall Islands, Palau, and Tuvalu have accelerated their campaign for Taiwan’s readmission to the United Nations, challenging the world organization to reexamine the resolution that handed its seat over to China. At the 80th session of the...

'Paolo' now a typhoon; Signal No. 4 to be raised in northern Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Paolo (international name: Matmo) intensified into a typhoon on Friday morning, October 3, with PAGASA set to raise Signal No. 4 over portions of northern Luzon and Aurora. As of 8 a.m., Paolo was spotted over the coastal...

Walang Pasok: Class, gov't work suspensions for Oct. 3 due to 'Paolo'

October 3, 2025 | 10:42am MANILA, Philippines (First update. Published on Oct. 2) — Several provincial and local governments suspended classes and government work ahead of Severe Tropical Storm “Paolo,” which is forecast to bring heavy rains and...

Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru…

“The climate crisis is not up for debate,” Micronesian President Wesley Simina said. “The only question is whether we will act with the urgency it demands.” Pacific island leaders agreed. At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly...

Palau Senate Probes Solar Pacific Project Over Alleged Illegal Tax Breaks and Secrecy

Palau’s Senate investigates the Solar Pacific project over alleged illegal tax breaks and hidden ownership, seeking public answers. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, PALAU – The Palau Senate has launched a major investigation into the country’s biggest solar...

Palau president backs Taiwan at UN assembly

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr yesterday again spoke out on behalf of Taiwan at the UN General Assembly, saying that China’s wrongful interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 has silenced Taiwan, whose inclusion in the UN would only strengthen...

Diplomatic allies speak up for Taiwan at U.N. General Debate 2025

Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday thanked 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies for supporting the nation's aspirations to participate in the United Nations during the just-concluded 80th Session UN General...

Guam, CNMI and Micronesia: Collateral damage of federal shutdown

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure In Washington, a government shutdown is often framed as political theater. But on Guam and across Micronesia, it translates into missed meals, delayed medical care and strained trust in U.S. commitments. A mother...

Palau affirms Digital Residency data secure amid cyber extortion attempt

By: Laurel Marewibuel NGERULMUD, Palau — “No new or recent digital residency data files have been compromised,” Palau’s Digital Residency Office Director and Chief Information Security Officer J.H. Anson said Thursday, as the government warned of...

Palau President Whipps calls for stronger ocean focus in COP31 climate talks

NEW YORK (PALAU GOVT) —Palau President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr joined Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia, Dr Andrew Forrest, co-founder of the Minderoo Foundation, and other partners of the COP31 Friends initiative for...

PM Terrance Drew co chairs High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions

Last Updated on September 26, 2025, 1:49 AM AST by Anthony Morris The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew has co chaired the High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility...