In their letter sent on 16 February 2023 to President Surangel Whipps Jr., the Council of Chiefs called on behalf of the people to maintain and support the integrity and full protection of the territorial waters of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary

Water service has been restored throughout Koror after almost two days of widespread outages that left residents seeking emergency aid and forced the closure of schools and businesses

Surangel and Sons Company filed a civil lawsuit against Palau's Island Times newspaper, its publisher and editor Leilani Reklai, accusing them of negligence and defamation

The Koror State celebrated the 41st anniversary of its Constitution with a day and night market at Ngermalk Long Island Park

The Kensing II health ship was heartily welcomed; larger and better-equipped, it replaces the previous one in bringing healthcare to residents of Palau’s most remote islands