Palau's New Challenges after Independence (1996)

Paradise in Palau (1996): A look into the challenges that Palau faces in creating a self-sufficient economy.
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Synopsis: Palau gained independence from the US in 1994. Its economy is growing, but its two main industries face a similar; tourism, while providing jobs, is damaging the natural beauty of Palau, especially its famous reef, and the fishing industry is struggling due to overfishing in the area. ABC Australia reports from a country stuck between economic development and conservation.
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[@ehtubewatch]

TOTALLY!!! If you haven't been there...I would suggest, you should visit and see the island for yourself. I'M VERY FORTUNATE to be able to live on that island. BELAU change my TOTALITY. A part of me was left and hidden on that island, a connection that will never end. AWESOME PLACE!!! A HEAVEN and Haven for me.

[@dlmason93]

@Chrissie3777 no im half palauan and i do fine there, you'll probably do well to start in koror, until you get used to palau. i have never heard of anyone dying from mosquitos. i will tell you that only palauans can own land, no exceptions

[@angeline75]

Ethiopialove- When you can't present an argument any better than that, it says a lot about you AND Ethiopia. Quit mingling in our country's affairs and go deal with Ethiopia's problems with its neighbor Eritrea. Between feuding neighbors and mass famine you really should not waste your time and energy worrying about our country Palau's affairs. Good luck to you. I hope you learn to speak and argue like someone who has some common sense in the near future. A little education goes a long way.

[@beaujam90]

Where did you see that I hated jews? I am against racists and zionists. I don't hate people as I know that if I am hate them I will be making the same mistakes as them. Racists hate black and other . Zionists preach hate as they hate anyone who stands on their ways, I am not willing to make that mistake as 2 wrongs doesn't me one right. I can forgive people but noone can forgive a criminal way of living (I can forgive racists and zionists mistakes but I cannot forgive Racism and Zionism).

[@beaujam90]

God bless you Angline. I hope that people will see that even in the case of Palau ,beauty is skin deep. Palestinians are fighting for their freedom and their existance. Palau has voted against Palestine even when the killer Netanyahu and the extremist Lieberman accepted a 2 states solutions. I hope Palau would rejoin the rest of humanity against injustice and for a better future.

[@angeline75]

I am palaun as well. What beaujam is speaking about it true. Our island has voted with Israel more times than any other place on earth, even when it came to blocking humanitarian aid to innocent Palestinians civilians. This is not the right thing to do. I would hope that my fellow Palaun people will push for and support a shift in paradigm; backing a move that violates other human beings rights is a horrible thing to do. I would hope that everyone here look at the UN drafts that palau voted for.

[@jacho80]

I saw Palau on discovery channel, Ushuaia (wonder why they're not broadcastin this program anymore) 4 years ago. If i had the chance to visit only one place on earth before i die. i guess palau and machu pichu would be in the final. Lovely place. Hope have the chance to go there i like the nonpoisonous jellyfish lake. Greetings from Colombia 2 all people from Palau plz keep this place for the future, so we could at least dream of visiting it. peace!!! :D

[@Chrissie3777]

I'm looking to possibly move to Palau in May of this year. Can anyone give me any advice. Where is the best place to live, how do people HONESTLY view inter-racial relationships there (my fiance is Japanese, White, & African American & I am white), and tell me about the mosquitoes.... I hear you can die from them there!!!

[@bruisedrose]

TOMMY! Tommy is my dads uncle. palauans know others like regular friends.like for example , my mom lived by her grandma and my mom's mom would always go out alot. and they didnt need to worry if my mom went outside if she was just 10 becuz the other palauans that passedby knew eachother.

[@ESEBEI53]

Palau has a lot of Hotels. I would recommend Palasia cuz it looks classy. Or Sea Passion cuz it's classy with Edgy. Or Palau Royal Resort which is both combined and more rooms. Or you could go to Palau Royal Resort where it has a natural beach.

[@chokamano]

no offense palauans, but i really never believed the "uab" story or some sort.. the story about the gigantic boy...blah, blah, blah and yea..i didn't get it though. sorry for disbelieving your beliefs..................................peace

[@angeline75]

I would say that you are the imbasile for demanding that beaujam not pry in another locations business. Is Palau not prying into the business of Israel and Palestine? In addition, if you are not palaun, do not speak for us please. Thanks!

[@mrzh1984]

@angeline75 hi angeline i m from france but my father is moroccan and i m living in colombia i d like go to palau but to see the culture there no hotel .... is that possible my facebook is moussa dandino regards

[@BombayGenetics]

all the rock islands in palau are full of marijuana plants.in the chuup rock islands in palau theres blue and red sensimilla marijuana plants.ive brought seeds home

[@mangrovealligator]

The most beautiful place on earth, but soon the alligators and others will have no place to stay! I blame the so-called human beings!!

[@hiroshir]

My mother told me people are going to drill for oil in one of the islands. Im not sure what to think about the situation :(

[@loaugust]

Thanks for the reply. I know that it is a country though(from wikipedia).Wish to visit the beautiful country one day.

[@marlese085]

u should go. its a beautiful island. youre gonna need at least 2 weeks. thanks for the nice comment about palau...

[@ESEBEI53]

There are no racist here in Palau. But beware of a dude who has a talk show. Not even the locals like him.

[@26blanco]

those idilic places will be destroyed by greed of men.poor world,we dont want to live,we want money.

[@jusitke07]

then go back to Palau and help witht the economy if you have ideas to contribute to your homeland.

[@OlleForsberg]

@heroiclegendxxx Somewhere in the south east asia, to the south of Japan and north of indonesia.

[@jusitke07]

correction, Palau sits between the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

[@texetera]

Will Palau be better or worse when they build Nautilus/Solariis City?

[@loaugust]

Does Palau mean Island? I am from Malaysia. Island is Pulau in Malay.

[@BombayGenetics]

my island korror palau is the most beautiful place in the world

[@Grandizer8989]

Turtelitis... you missed the part where i said scuba dive... divers are some of the most eco friendly people out there and totally respect the enviroment and do what they can to clean up trash etc.....sooooooo where should we stay?

[@offreal]

Okay. It was filmed 12 years ago. What's the case now there?

[@odesangel]

My grandmother is from Airai. We could be related. lol.

[@Endisupertramp]

Tommy remengsau sounds exactly like Jorge Lorenzo!

[@Grandizer8989]

Thinking about going here in March. Can anybody recommend hotels, restaurants, and dive shops? Is it easy to get around? Thanks

[@jcazalez62]

Im mexican but I want to go to PALAU right now!

[@tinian33]

OMG!!!!! This must be what heaven is like.....

[@claklu]

Think wise of bieng looks like Hawaii 😅😅😅😅😅😍☻

[@Endisupertramp]

Please do not destroy this beatiful place.

[@xoxgraceyxox]

Palau is an island in the Philippine Sea

[@meyunskid001]

@chokamano no worries, its just a myth

[@AllenM92]

Cannot wait to be a marine biologist

[@UnitedAlbania4ever]

sent me a ticket and i'll visit you

[@kevin6390]

Im thinking of going there what are some of the cool things to do there and is it safe? what are the prices like?

[@gatheringleaves]

Palau looks like a true paradise No worries just pleasure Greetings from America

[@artur81297]

my right ear is lonely

[@DeltaEagle7700]

Possible vision and thought for an independent Hawaii. But taken into account modern times.

[@pinangjawa]

@heroiclegendxxx Geographically Asia, geopolitically Oceania/Australia.

[@8243327]

blessed belau :)

[@odesangel]

Me too!

[@ahhkainis]

wow palau!my brother...im from the PHILIPPINES!

[@richardbrooks-lightning]

See my channel for other films on Palau and it's incredible nature

[@VBackseatRomeoV]

those mounds are so cool

[@ViriuZ7]

it's like farcry 3

[@digmeli]

my motherland

[@kevobuddy10]

I'm from peleliu

[@hoodielin]

Absolutely beautyful!!!! Greetings from Sweden

[@uhZoku]

Just got back to california from Palau. Rains Everyday! My first time visiting Palau. Got to see my Cousins and Grand Parents in Ngiwal.

[@rafaelpatto3183]

Palau is such a beautiful country,I just hope to visit it someday.

[@Keallei]

I really thank whoever made this video. I like it very much. Palau is my home. Its unbearable to see its beautiful environment go down the drain.

[@jusitke07]

before you comment, do your research.

[@darthjadermonkey]

i was there this may and it's still as beautiful as ever...i'm so glad my mom's family is from there hehehe

[@TomyHun]

Undoubtedly, the best place on this planet. PALAU LOVE!!

[@pasianoMS9]

Never been more proud to be palauan :D

[@jusitke07]

you forgot, they're just north of Papua New Guinea too. Which explains their physical features and language consisting both of traits from South East Asian and Papuan New Guinea. Get educated.

[@loyalindo]

geographically asia(asian offshore) and geopolitically should be asian offshore/oceania too.halmahera island is closer to palau than australia to palau.

[@loyalindo]

oh my,what's up bro?!don't get angry with it pls.i don't bother you right.i knew that too,sorry for not mentioned it in the reply.because i my opinion palau lies precisely right above indonesian papua...if i'm not wrong in guessing

[@tinian33]

I read up a lot on Palau, especially Peleliu, because of my interest in WWII battles in the Pacific. It's so ironic that bloody battles were waged on beautiful islands like Peleliu.

[@loyalindo]

palau(western part of micronesia) lies between northern indonesian papua and eastern philippines in the most western part of pacific ocean.

[@loyalindo]

yes,i've searched it recently.i don't do wrong in guessing/finding.we talked about palau not about micronesia or federated micronesia.so palau have no sea border with papua new guinea.if it has a sea border.it than should be have the northwest sealine.

[@loyalindo]

papua new guinea will join asean,even stronger!

[@Meissie35]

When I win the jackpot, they never going to see me again; Palau here I come ! Hahaha

[@loyalindo]

are they by culture,race and language related to indonesia?

[@jusitke07]

Irian Jaya is politically joined to Indonesia, but the people there are not Malays. Ethinically, they are Papuans. Keep that in mind

[@ddizon666]

jusitke07 they are pilipino black people travel there. 3000 years ago

[@Adrian87104]

any1 else here cuz they heard 1/4 of the population tokes?

[@Rocio1988]

Thanks for sharing!!! Amazing video. Greetings 😀

[@AllenM92]

I will definitely be travelling there!!

[@Vish72]

gorgeous!! I really wanna go there.. 8D

[@diogenesvalenca]

very nice video!! thanks! :) greetings from brazil!

[@douglasdaniel3407]

This place is beautiful.....WOW

[@SipwithJasmine]

i'm palauan, just showing love on the video!

[@Diaw009]

:X love it

[@diegomuscleargentina]

beautiful!!

[@josephstalin7701]

The-Awesome :D

[@loyalindo]

or pulo!

[@bumbeeper6825]

Independent country means free and liberated from other control so Palau must stand alone then now they are crying for help and assistance from other land.....better submit your piece of land to America if you are dreaming to be like Guam, Hawaii and Saipan....

[@bumbeeper6825]

+Phil Ngirngetrang Pity man. You r still living behind ...u must be dynamic and creative..ur bad words reflects to ur personalità.....instead study more.........

[@asphyxiafeeling]

Palau looks like a beautiful place. Much love from the US :)

[@heroiclegendxxx]

what continent is palau in