Palau
Palau signs Energy Act into law
Palau has legislated for a new Energy Administration in an attempt to completely reshape the sector.
Palau questioned over human rights conventions
Palau will face its second United Nations human rights review in Geneva on Friday.
China dominates Palau tourism
The number of Chinese tourists in Palau doubled last year over 2014 and Chinese visitors now account for a majority.
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Palau pessimistic about COP 21 deal
The president of Palau, Tommy Remengesau, says the COP 21 agreement is going to fall short on what needs to be done to combat climate change.
Palau first PIC to ratify anti-illegal fishing pact
Palau has become the first Pacific island country to ratify an international agreement to combat illegal fishing.
Pacific food exporters face climate change challenges
Food and drink exporters from the Pacific say one of the greatest challenges they face is having to constantly adapt to and overcome the effects of climate change. Audio
Palau creates marine sanctuary the size of California
The government of Palau has approved the creation of a new marine sanctuary the size of California, that will be one of the world's largest protected areas of ocean.
Palau establishes diplomatic link with Cuba
Palau has established diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Forum Secretariat says meetings are still useful
The latest annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting has come and gone with mixed reviews over what has actually been achieved. Audio
Climate change cracks appear at Pacific Forum
While leaders have talked of solidarity, cracks have appeared at the Pacific Islands Forum over the subject of climate change. Audio
Micronesia learns climate speak
Countries in Micronesia are sharpening their negotiating skills ahead of the world climate change talks in Paris this December.
Former Palau vice president facing charges
A former vice president of Palau, Kerai Mariur, is facing serious criminal charges.
Palau president defends burning illegal fishing boats
Palau's President has defended his country's policy of burning foreign vessels caught illegally fishing in their waters, as his government hopes to send a message to poachers that Palau will not… Audio
Palau takes care on explosive response to illegal fishing
Palau's President says his country's policy of burning foreign vessels caught illegally fishing in its waters is conducted in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
Palau says Vietnam silent on illegal fishing
Palau's President says he hopes Vietnam gets the message that his country will not tolerate more illegal activity by Vietnamese fishing crews in its waters.
El Nino to move tuna to central Pacific
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community says a strong El Nino event this year is likely to push tuna fisheries towards the central Pacific and away from fishing grounds of Papua New Guinea, Solomon…
Palau burns illegal fishing vessels
Palau has begun following Indonesia's example by burning foreign vessels caught illegally fishing in their waters.
Palau census breaking new ground
Palau has launched an unprecedented type of census in the Pacific by including whole sections on agriculture, fishing, household income and remittances as well as health and disability issues.
Census underway in Palau
A census is underway in Palau, covering population, housing and agriculture.
