Palau

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 …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, Saudi Fund for Development, United Airlines By Christopher Cottrell April 15, 2026, Palau___ From France to New Zealand to Saudi Arabia, the rearview mirror and forward business posture of Palau at Mid-April 2026 shows full steam ahead towards the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from August 30 to September 4, …

Photos Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy Koror By Christopher Cottrell April 8, 2026, Palau___ Last week, Palau First Lady Valerie R. Whipps Jr. met with First Lady Melania Trump at the White for the “Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit” for online child protection, as the two nations tack into stronger educational partnerships. Sponsored …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Google Maps, Vesselfinder.com By Christopher Cottrell April 3, 2026, Palau__Palau’s National Working Group on the Fight Against Illegal Drugs held their first meeting this week. A key concern is drug crime patterns of foreign nationals from China attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into Palau, which …

Photos Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, and Palau Ministry of Finance. By Christopher Cottrell March 25, 2026, Palau___Cyber-Security is at the forefront of Palau’s fight against online assaults from international disruptors, blackmailing hackers, and malicious actors targeting this small Pacific Island nation of some 300 islands. Over the past few years, Palau’s Health Ministry and Belau National …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau By Christopher Cottrell March 18, 2026, Palau___The 17,000 plus population island nation of Palau is ramping up its communities against troubled tides: supporting UN disabilities policies, combating illegal drugs, securing strong energy pipelines, and championing ocean health for all. Palau Nominee Villaney Remengesau for UN Committee on the Rights of Persons …