by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Polls will open at 7 AM local time on Tuesday for the elections in Palau. Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr. is seeking re-election against former four-term President Tommy Remengesau Jr. As of July 15, 2024, the Palau Election Commission reported that there are 16,627 registered voters. In the previous general…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The leader of one of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific has stated that his country is facing increasing pressure from China to withdraw its support for Taipei. Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. also accused China of infringing on his nation’s exclusive economic zone, which is located north of…
by Jake Sanders, Editor Palau’s Speaker of the House of Delegates has been mandated to settle outstanding taxes, along with associated penalties and interest, stemming from real estate transactions made in 2015. This situation, as reported by The Island Times, has garnered considerable public scrutiny and has sparked discussions regarding the transparency and accountability of…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer There is suspicion that a fungus is responsible for the extensive loss of native trees in Palau over the last three years. The uduiud tree, a species unique to Palau with significant cultural importance, has been particularly affected.According to the Island Times, the suspected fungus is believed to be of…