Oceania Palau Ramsey Ngiraibai and his family, the first homeowner to activate a home solar energy system, expect to save at least half of what they currently pay for electricity from the power company
Oceania Palau A wave of online scams is now targeting Palau, with families report growing losses as scammers exploit trust through social media; romance scams are very common cases
Oceania Palau Lawmakers are pushing to establish cattle and goat farms to strengthen food security amid rising import costs and shipping delays; the proposal is criticized for lack of scientific evidence, feasibility plans, and concerns over past efforts
Oceania Palau As demand for better internet coverage grows in Palau, Starlink remains blocked: authorities seek to protect millions of dollars in national investment for internet connectivity, and avoid a financial burden that would fall on taxpayers
Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing