Palau

Palau's once lauded marine protected area has become the subject of criticism in the lead up to November's elections.

The US is committed to finalising the extension of the economic provision of the Compact of Free Association with Palau this year, according to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Audio

Tourism between Taiwan and Palau will not restart anytime soon, according to the Taiwan Ambassador to Palau.

The US Secretary of Defense is scheduled to visit Palau for five hours on Friday, with President Tommy Remengesau Junior calling it a historic visit.

Palau is reportedly planning to open up for tourism next month, initially with just Taiwan.

Twenty seven candidates will run for the Palau Senate and four for the presidency when the country goes to the polls on 3 November.

Palau is to open up its borders to travellers but still under strict protocols.

Leaders of Covid-free nations in Micronesia are planning an in-person meeting this year.

A US military vessel has docked in Palau, with the government describing the visit as a humanitarian mission designed to strengthen relationships and provide technical assistance and training.

Palau has delayed a repatriation flight after it emerged two of the expected passengers have Covid-19. Audio

A man has died in Palau after being shot by police when attending to an incident in Koror.

Palau has scheduled another flight on July 23 from Guam to repatriate its nationals and residents stranded abroad especially from the United States.

Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio

Palau's President Tommy Remengesau says "it is Micronesia's turn to provide the next Pacific Island's Forum Secretary-General".

There may never be a flight to Palau more unpopular than the one scheduled to arrive this morning.

Palau's Chief Justice, Arthur Ngirakelsong, has retired after 28 years in the position.

Palau's Permanent Mission to the UN says Cuba has offered to dispatch a medical brigade to assist the republic in building defenses against Covid-19.

Palau's President says the World Health Organization's neglect of Taiwan has endangered, not only Taiwanese, but people everywhere.

President Tommy Remengesau Jr said Palau can survive the impact of the coronavirus, but the nation should "face this crisis together, with unity, understanding, and strength."