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Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau By Christopher Cottrell July 15, 2026, Palau__Preparing for the coming Pacific Islands Forum in Palau next month, Micronesia Sun sought out President Whipps Jr. for his take on what’s at stake in the region from security to climate to freedom with USA250. Below is the interview. Micronesia Sun: What do you …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy Koror By Christopher Cottrell July 9, 2026, Palau___The U.S. Peace Corp has officially returned to Palau after eight years, with nine new volunteers sworn in.   Palau President Whipps Jr. said, “For generations, Peace Corps volunteers have worked hand in hand with our local communities to build our education …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau. Cover Graphic Generated with AI. By Christopher Cottrell June 24, 2026, Palau__Palau has announced a new partnership with Forward Edge-AI, an AI Cybersecurity company, to deploy next generation post-quantum encryption technology to protect government and citizens from state backed or transnational organized crime executed hacks and scams. President Whipps Jr.’s office …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau By Christopher Cottrell June 22, 2026, Palau___President Whipps Jr. delivery of the opening statements of Berlin Climate Mobility Forum late last week was part of a serious opening salvo for the coming Pacific Islands Forum, which will greater European and global investment in the Pacific Islands region. President Whipps Jr. said, …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan By Christopher Cottrell June 8, 2026, Palau__The historic Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) that closed last Thursday in Tokyo, has indelible importance, especially today June 8, World Ocean Day, Palau President Whipps Jr. tells the Micronesia Sun. As the Co-Chair of The Nippon Foundation, Ministry …

Photo Sources: U.S, Embassy Koror, Joint Task Force Micronesia, Shaina O’Neal By Christopher Cottrell May 27, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, recently met with Palau President Whipps Jr. and National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson to discuss further security cooperation. According to a statement from the Joint Task Force Micronesia, “During …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, OceanXplorer. By Christopher Cottrell May 18, 2026, Palau__OceanXplorer research vessel arrived in Palau last week for a briefing with President Whipps Jr. to deliver briefings, “on the scientific exploration of Palau’s territorial waters,” according to a statement from the Office of the President, Republic of Palau. Part working science lab, film …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau By Christopher Cottrell May 13, 2026, Palau__Last week, President Whipps Jr. welcomed Mie Prefecture Governor Ichimi Katsuyuki and a delegation to sign a 30th Anniversary Friendship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). With Japan’s Ambassador Palau Kenichi Kasahara, “the agreement solidifies a commitment to collaboration in key sectors, including sustainable tourism, environmental conservation, …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Koror By Christopher Cottrell May 4, 2020, Palau___The United States of America is fortifying the Peace Corps with nine new volunteers in Palau for early elementary education. “Following training, Volunteers will be placed in schools and communities across the country, where they will serve for two years alongside Palauan educators and community members to support early …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, France’s Permanent Secretary to the Pacific By Christopher Cottrell April 22, 2026, Palau___Her Excellency Véronique Roger-Lacan, the French Ambassador and Permanent Secretary to the Pacific is making a historic engagement campaign between France and Micronesia—to Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and Marshall Islands. Stuck on Pohnpei waiting out Typhoon Sinlaku, Ambassador …