Palau

Palau's Agri-Fair 2023 grew this year with more participants, with state and nongovernmental organization booths displaying produce, crops, livestock and even fresh tuna

Post-pandemic tourism recovery for the country will be more difficult than predicted due to significant policy changes in some of Palau's key markets and to a more competitive global tourism market

The country improved its ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report 2023, released by the US State Department

Considering both cold and flu, influenza cases are rising at the Belau National Hospital, especially in children and adolescents aged 15 years and under

Hundreds of pensioners who receive their Social Security benefits directly into their bank accounts have not received their monthly payments; Social Security Administration Facebook post says some banks are having problems due to Typhoon Mawar in Guam

The Belau National Museum distributed its latest report entitled 2021 State of Palau's Birds to all public schools and libraries in Palau, as well as to environmental NGOs, most dive shops and hotels, Ministries and other institutions

The Ngerderar Watershed Conservation Area in Aimeliik State has officially opened its One-Stop-Shop, that also serves as a car park for buses and vehicles that bring visitors to the conservation area

Several employers complain that many foreign workers have abandoned their contracts in Palau after obtaining US visas from the US Embassy in Palau

The Senate Joint Resolution has summoned President Whipps for the State of the Republic Address today 25 April at 10am in Ngerulmud; halfway through his term, many expect him to report on his achievements

A House bill calls for the establishment of a register of foreign agents that would require persons representing foreign interests to make a public declaration

Palau International Coral Reef Centre's Chief Operating Officer, Dr Yimnang Golbuu, will leave the PICRC at the end of April 2023, after 21 years with the Centre

Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil is now the new Acting Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, responsible for the operations of all divisions under the Bureau according to the President's latest letter of appointment