Palau
Tradewinds for 24 January 2017
Palau aims for high-end tourism; CNMI hopes for change to US foreign labour policy; Plans for a breadfruit industry in Tonga, and; The Marshall Islands opt for more solar energy. Audio
Palau tourism aims for five-star resorts only
New legislation aimed at turning Palau into a luxury destination is to be put before the new congress which came into power on Friday. Audio
FFA to look at tackling Pacific's "blue boat" problem
Illegal unregulated and unreported fishing by so called Vietnamese "blue boats" in the Pacific will be the subject of a regional meeting to be hosted by the Forum Fisheries Agency in the first or…
Palau's new government to invest in people and the environment
Hundreds of well-wishers and supporters gathered at the Capitol Building in Melekeok State in Palau on Thursday to witness the inuagral ceremonies for the country's new congress.
Sinking illegal 'blue boats' not enough of a deterrent - advisor
Blowing up, burning and sinking Vietnamese "blue boats" for illegally fishing in Pacific countries and Indonesia has not stopped them coming, a fisheries adviser says.
Palau ship registry expands to Greece
The Palau International Ship Registry is expanding its services to Greece.
Palau tourism aims for five-star resorts only
New legislation aimed at turning Palau into a luxury destination is to be put before the incoming congress which comes into power next week.
Palau president sworn in for $US200,000
Palau's returning president Tommy Remengesau Jr will be sworn in on January 19 in an elaborate ceremony budgeted at $US200,000.
Palau seizes Philippine vessel
Palau's marine law officers have seized a Philippine vessel believed to be a mother ship of an illegal fishing fleet.
Palau's Remengesau says election toughest battle ever
The returning president of Palau, Tommy Remengesau Jr, says the 2016 election race was the toughest ever on both a political and personal level. Audio
Palau's Remengesau says election toughest battle ever
The returning president of Palau Tommy Remengesau says the 2016 election race was the toughest he has run on both a political and personal level.
Remengesau holds on to Palau presidency
The president of Palau, Tommy Remengesau Jr, has won another term in office in a very close contest against his brother in law, Senator Surangel Whipps Jr.
Pacific free flu vaccine delivery stopped
United Airlines has discontinued the service of shipping free flu vaccines to the Pacific Islands.
Palau records first Zika case
The Bureau of Public Health in Palau says it has confirmation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of a Zika infection in the country.
Slim lead for incumbent in Palau election - Absentee votes to decide result
In the Palau presidential race, the incumbent, Tommy Remengesau, is leading his brother-in-law Surangel Whipps Junior, by less than a hundred votes.
Whipps leads Remengesau in Palau early results
Early results from Tuesday's general election in Palau have Senator Surangel Whipps Jr. leading in the presidential race.
Palau heads to the polls
Voters in Palau head to the polls today to cast their ballots in the Republic's general election.
Palau about to go to the polls
Campaigning in Palau is coming to a close ahead of Tuesday's general election.
More women needed in Palau government
A presidential candidate in Palau says the number of women in politics is improving but it's still a man's world.
Senate needs to do more to keep people in Palau
A senator in Palau says the senate needs to work harder to keep Palauans in Palau to stop it from being downsized.
