Palau
Micronesian leaders hold firm on Waqa’s nomination for SG role
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, National, Nauru, Pacific Islands Forum, Palau, Regional
Micronesian leaders maintain their support for the nomination of controversial former Nauru president Baron Waqa as the next Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
Palau’s efforts to combat IUU fishing showing positive results
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.
Palau bans e-cigarettes
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau has outlawed e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’ after President Surangel Whipps Jr signed a law for ‘a total ban on the import, advertising, sale, and use of e-cigarettes’ on March 29.
Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
You may as well bomb our islands Palau president tells COP26
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau's president has told world leaders at COP26 they may as well drop bombs on the Pacific if they do not agree to radical climate action.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
