Palau delegation to attend COP26 in Glasgow amid COVID- 19 hurdles
Palau is sending a delegation headed by President Surangel Whipps Jr. to Glasgow, Scotland for the COP26 climate conference. Palau will be one of the few countries in the Pacific attending the face-to-face…
Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications, family says
WASHIINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been…
Council of Chiefs forbids online gambling again!
Rubekul Belau (Council of Chiefs) once again opposes the proposal to establish online gaming in Palau, reiterating in its 4th letter to Olbiil ra Kelulau (national congress). “We firmly believe that gambling, whether online…
Positive cases cleared, 2 more no-show for Day 5 testing
Ministry of Health reports that the 3 identified positive COVID-19 and the 33 close contacts have been cleared after their Day 10 test results came in negative yesterday. They have been cleared of all…
Right communication critical to disaster preparedness
How to get the right and timely information to as many people as possible in plain and easy language to understand is key to communicating in the face of disaster, an important lesson conveyed…
46 candidates vie for 17 seats in Koror State Legislature
Forty-six (46) candidates have filed their petitions to run for the 17 seats in the Koror State Legislature in the upcoming 12th General Election of Koror State. There are a total of 17 candidates…
PPUC explains multiple power outages
The Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) explained multiple power outages this weekend starting with the island wide outage or blackout on Friday evening October 15, 2021. According to PPUC, a problem on a transmission…
MAFE implements measures promoting sustainable food production.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE) is implementing several measures across the ministry to promote sustainable food production. In a Ministerial directive last week, MAFE Minister Steven Victor directed that all orders or meals…
Report cites room for improvement in Palau to reject tobacco industry interference in public health measures
Koror, Palau – October 18, 2021 – A civil society report finds there is room for improvement to prevent tobacco industry interference in health. The report is a result of Palau’s first participation in…
Japan Hands Over Hand-Wash Stations to MOE
On October 15, 2021, His Excellency KARASAWA Akira, Ambassador of Japan handed over 62 hand-wash stations to Ministry of Education. The handover ceremony for “The Project for Facilitating Hand-Wash Stations…
Airlines in Japan and South Korea Get Creative to Revive Pandemic-Dampened Demand
By: John Yoon @ 2021 The New York Times Company Border restrictions that are part of the pandemic response in Japan have deterred…
Boeing pilot indicted for allegedly deceiving U.S regulators over 737 Max
CHICAGO, 15 OCTOBER 2021 (THE GUARDIAN)—-A Boeing pilot involved in testing the 737 Max jetliner was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand…
Protestors disrupt flame lighting for Beijing Winter Games
ANCIENT OLYMPIA. Greece (AP) — Three activists protesting human rights abuses in China broke into the archaeological site where the flame lighting ceremony…
Late-night magic: Braves beat Dodgers 5-4, lead NLCS 2-0
ATLANTA (AP) — More late-night magic has the Atlanta Braves just two wins away from the World Series. Eddie Rosario delivered Atlanta’s second…
US grant for contact tracing system will also “clean” telecommunications network
The grant received by Palau to develop a contact tracing system will also “clean” the country’s mobile network. “We want a clean network and most…
Ngaraard Chiefs honor Ambassador Chow
On October 8, invited by former President Tommy Remengesau Jr. and Ngaraard State leaders, Ambassador Wallace M. G. Chow of the Republic of China (Taiwan)…
Task Force Koa Moana 21 Removes Ordnance from Peleliu
KOROR, Republic of Palau. – (Oct. 9, 2021) With its calming waters slowly climbing and descending the warm sands of the island,…
PAWS Mobile Spay/Neuter Sterilization Clinic a Success
The Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) partnered with San Diego Spay/Neuter veterinarian, Dr. Terry Paik, and sterilization clinic specialist, Marie Chenery, to…
JICA Volunteer Program resumed in Palau
On October 10, 3 JICA Volunteers arrived in Palau after a…
Mental Culture
Listening to some of the Palauan talk shows on YouTube regarding…
Journalists who ‘speak truth to power’ recognised with Nobel Peace Prize
NEW YORK (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Two campaigning journalists were awarded the…
‘Crisis unfolding’ as Papua New Guinea hospitals hit by worst Covid wave yet
PORT MORESBY, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (THE GUARDIAN)—Hospitals in Papua New Guinea…
UN declares access to a clean environment a human right
GENEVA, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (REUTERS)—The UN Human Rights Council on Friday recognised access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right, formally adding its weight to the global fight against climate…
ONOC President celebrates Tokyo 2020 achievements at General Assembly
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) held a General Assembly online Saturday, highlighting…
FSM vessel rescues two I-Kiribati fishermen in Marshalls EEZ
PONPHEI, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The Queen Elizabeth 959 — a…
Pandora papers: Samoa defends its offshore industry, points to ‘key levers’ in bigger countries
APIA, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (THE GUARDIAN) —-The financial regulator of Samoa, a Pacific…
Evidence of lost lands beneath Pacific
SUNSHINE COAST, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (AAP)—There is “good evidence” of once-inhabited lands lying…
García, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS
CHICAGO (AP) — Two big swings by pint-sized Leury García. A rule-testing run by Yasmani Grandal.…
Palau accepts Taiwan-made COVID-19 vaccine Medigen
Palau now accepts travelers who have been vaccinated with Taiwan-made…
Taiwan Embassy in Palau awarded Most Outstanding Foreign Mission 2020, celebrates Taiwan’s 110th National Day
Taiwan Embassy in Palau has been awarded the Most Outstanding…
Herbert’s 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers showed early in the season they can rally to…
Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in all-time classic to retain WBC heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS, 11 OCTOBER 2021 (THE GUARDIAN)—Tyson Fury consolidated his place at the summit of boxing on Saturday night when…
Sonsorol Men’s Association Canoe Project Success
Sonsorol State Men’s Association successfully revived its traditional canoe carving practice with the launching of a canoe carved during the…
Palau adopts modern corporations’ law
Law governing corporations in Palau was recently upgraded with the signing of a bill into law, RPPL 10-11, Corporations Registry.…
Whipps urges community involvement to elevate hospital’s “bad” condition
President Surangel Whipps said patients involvement in keeping the hospital clean and well maintained is crucial amid concerns that the…
Interest in state elected positions surge
Interest in state governments’ elected positions is surging as seen by an increase in the number of names coming forward…
Trade costs on the rise in Asia and the Pacific, but cuts in red tape could help bend the trend
The high cost of trade in Asia and the Pacific continues to rise, but ongoing efforts to facilitate commerce…
Palau still on EU’s list of tax havens even after recent overhaul of its tax system
KOROR (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —Palau remains on the European Union’s list of suspected tax havens, which was updated barely…
Nominate a UOG graduate for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards until Oct. 15
The University of Guam Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, in partnership with the UOG Alumni Association, is accepting…
Australia to shift all offshore processing of Migrants to Island Nation of Nauru
By: Isabella Kwai @ 2021 The New York Times Company Australia said Wednesday that it would stop processing asylum-seekers…
6 ways to take care of your mental health and well-being this World Mental Health Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people’s mental health. People from all walks of life have experienced stress throughout the pandemic – from frontline workers…
PLASTIC BRAIN
I’m amazed at how God made our brain. It is the most amazing and wonderful 3 pound engine in the world. With your brain, you can destroy…
Samoan connections unearthed in Pandora Papers leak
APIA (ABC PACIFIC BEAT) —-The global Pandora Papers leak has shed light on the links between an Australian accountant who set up an offshore financial advisory firm…
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline : WHO
GENEVA, (UN NEWS CENTRE)—The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has continued to decline globally, with 3.1 million new cases and just over 54,000 new deaths, reported…
New Pacific Tuna brand aims to net funds for climate resilience projects
MAJURO (BUSINESS GREEN) –The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the U.S environmental organisation the Nature Conservancy have announced a new partnership to launch a new brand of tuna that will see profits returned to Pacific island communities that are facing escalating climate risks. Pacific Island Tuna (PIT) will supply canned tuna, certified by…
Decade of climate breakdown saw 14 percent of coral reefs vanish
NEW YOR (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Between 2009 and 2018, the continuous rise in sea temperature cost the world 14 percent of its coral reefs – that’s more than the size of Australia’s reefs combined – a UN-backed report revealed on Tuesday. In the Sixth Status of Corals of the World: 2020 Report, experts from the…
Why Wall Street Cheers China, Despite Growing Business Unease
By: Li Yuan @ 2021 The New York Times Company (The New New World) This year has been unsettling for Chinese business. The ruling…
Featured Images
27th Independence Day celebration featured lovely dancers, boat races and fireworks, lots of food and activities including a goodwill baseball game between 2 teams…
Making the best of what we have
The sharp clean colors of ocean blue with gold lettering outside of the Division of Corrections at the Bureau of Public Safety belies what lies inside the Koror Jail facility. Hot, stuffy,…
Palau’s unemployment benefits during the pandemic marred with allegations of fraud as accused still waits for formal charges
Island Times team (1st part of the 2-part investigative article on the US pandemic assistance to Palau under the WIOA program) After a handful of complaints and social media inquiries, the Workforce…
Filipino man found dead in the water by Minatobashi
A lifeless body was found floating in the ocean by Minatobashi bridge at Malakal on October 1st and was later identified as a 44-year-old male Philippine national…
MOJ divisions consolidated under BPS
Ministry of Justice is reorganized by Executive Order 462, signed 30th of September by President Surangel Whipps Jr. Under Executive Order 444, some of the Ministry of…
KSG absentee ballots tally today
Tallying of absentees, walk-ins, and confined ballots of the Koror State’s Gubernatorial Primary Election is today, October…
IUCN Oceania Councilors elected at IUCN Congress
IUCN Oceania congratulates Lolita Gibbons-Decherong and Catherine Iorns on their election and Peter Cochrane for his re-election…
Whipps signs EO to reorganize defines role of MAFE
President Surangel Whipps Jr. issued last week an executive order reorganizing the…
CIP Facilitates Sandimen Township Delegation Trip to Palau for Sister City MOUs Signing
The signing of MOUs on sister city relations took place on September…
Bank of Guam® Streamlines Saipan Operations to Garapan Branch
Expanding focus on digital banking solutions October 01, 2021, Hågatna, GU.: After…
To Reconcile heart and soul
Unfinished business will follow you around like a cloud that never falls as rain but overcast. It’s…
Seven climate action highlights to remember before COP26
NEW YORK (UN NEWS CENTRE) —A September to remember, a pivotal month for climate action commitments. From…
We made a terrible mistake buying Maseratis vehicles, says PNG Finance Minister
PORT MORESBY, 01 OCTOBER 2021 (POST COURIER)—The Papua New Guinea Government has admitted that the purchase of…
Banking leak opens Pandora’s box of offshore accounts
By Neil Chenoweth SYDNEY, 04 OCTOBER 2021 (AUSTRALIA FINANCIAL REVIEW) —More than 400 Australians have been named…
Green Climate Fund considers renewed partnership with UNDP, amid corruption investigations
The Green Climate Fund(GCF) board has been advised to re-accredit the UN development agency, despite unresolved corruption…
In a Surge of Military Flights, China Tests and Warns Taiwan
By: Chris Buckley and Amy Qin c.2021 The New York Times Company Record-breaking numbers of Chinese military planes probed the airspace near…
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely…
Ex-US Rep. Todd Akin, sunk by ‘legitimate rape’ remark, dies
Former U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, a conservative Missouri Republican whose comment that women’s bodies have a way of avoiding pregnancies in cases…
What will the 76ers do with Simmons? Philly guard wants out
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The rift between the Philadelphia 76ers and their star guard was shattered beyond repair. There was no turning back,…
Palau celebrates 27th Independence Day
“To independence, freedom, and democracy! To thriving new normal, to peace, love, and unity! And to another 27 years of prosperity and peace!”, cheered President Whipps…
Alan and Eyos to vie for Office of Governor of Koror
Alan Marbou and Eyos Rudimch will be on the ballot in the upcoming 12th Koror State General election in November this year to vie for the…
Palau ditches GRT for VAT system
Palau finally adopts a new tax regime, a Value Added Tax (VAT) system after more than 30 years using Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) system. President Surangel…
Palau monitors progress of vaccination for ages 5 to 11
President Surangel Whipps Jr.said Palau is monitoring the progress of vaccination for under 12 years old as the nation continues will the rollout of vaccination. Reports…
UN to expand presence in the North Pacific
Outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Pacific Mr. Sanaka Samarasinha said the agency is expanding the agency’s presence in the North…
16 pursue college dreams while in quarantine, the new normal
COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact many countries in the region and around the world, but it has not stopped the 16 students who…
Milestone book features the Marshall Islands fishing story
The story of how the Marshall Islands went from being a bystander in commercial fishing in the Pacific to operating the world’s…
Buckle up as seatbelt bill signed into law
Vehicle operators and passengers are now required to buckle in as President Surangel Whipps Jr. on Wednesday signed the seatbelt law. RPPL No.…
China’s declining Pacific aid presence
SYDNEY (THE INTERPRETER) —In November 2018 Port Moresby was a sea of red in the build up to the APEC leader’s summit. Chinese…
Dodgers slam 4 HRs in 8th for 11-9 comeback win over Padres
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers still have a heartbeat in the NL West race, and…
Japan and Palau signed $2.3M Grant Aid Contract for MRI Machine and Incinerator
On September 28th, 2021, His Excellency KARASAWA Akira, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Palau,…
Bank of Guam® Wins 2 Top Honors in National Brand Competition
Stop COVID, Spread LOVE best in crisis communications and social media campaign September 28, 2021, Hågatna,…
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster? Yes,…
Taiwan lawmakers brawl as opposition assails COVID-19 policy
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s legislature descended into a rowdy…
15 Commonwealth innovators awarded for ground-breaking work on sustainability
LONDON (COMSEC)—Fifteen individuals and groups have been recognised for making…
US, Taiwan ready to provide disaster support to Palau
The United States military and Taiwan will provide disaster support to Palau should emergency events such as typhoon strike.…
“Training Palau’s Police Force – Lauching of the 27th
Basic Police Academy”
September 24, 2021 – This coming Monday, September 27, 2027, marks the beginning of the 27th Basic Police Academy…
UN Resident Coordinator: Palau’s vaccination rate among best in the world
Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator for the Pacific Mr. Sanaka Samarasinha lauded Palau’s high vaccination rate…
Palau President Whipps calls UN to address “inequity” in climate finance
Word leaders must address the “inequity and reduce the “artificial barriers” that hinder small countries…
UOG biology student discovers new algae species in Micronesia
Britney Sison, an undergraduate biology and chemistry student at the University of Guam, has discovered…
Japanese diving shops of the Palau Diving Association clean up beach, supported by the Government of Japan
On September 25, the Palau Diving Association, mainly composed of Japanese diving shops conducted a…
Pacific Kids Food Revolution engages children across the region to promote healthy eating
Suva, Fiji, 27 September 2021 – Children across the Pacific region are leading the way as advocates for healthy eating with Pacific Kids Food Revolution now being rolled…
Chicken Adobo
Yesterday morning I could heqr my sister making noise in the kitchen. In a few minutes I could smell chicken adobo. Then I heard her son, “Mom, what…
Pacific’s mission in Glasgow is clear: Fiji PM Bainimarama
Leaders who cannot summon the courage to unveil the commitments and policy packages at COP26 should not bother booking a…
Australia signs deal with Nauru to keep asylum seeker detention centre open indefinitely
CANBERRA, 27 SEPTEMBER 2021 (THE GUARDIAN) — Australia will continue its policy of offshore processing of asylum seekers indefinitely, with…
Guam appeals ruling striking down abortion restriction
HONOLULU (AP) — Guam’s government is appealing a judge’s ruling that removed a barrier to women in the U.S. territory…
One of two Guam fatalities was vaccinated man
HGATNA, 24 SEPTEMBER 2021 (THE GUAM DAILY POST) —Guam’s two -related fatalities occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on Thursday,…
Xi says China, Tonga to expand Belt and Road cooperation
BEIJING/NUKU’ALOFA, 27 SEPTEMBER 2021 (XINHUA) — China is ready to expand cooperation with Tonga in various fields within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday. In a phone conversation with…
San Marino voters overwhelmingly back legal abortion
SAN MARINO (AP) — San Marino residents on Sunday voted overwhelmingly to legalize abortion, rejecting a 150-year-old law that had criminalized it and making the tiny republic the latest majority Catholic state to approve the procedure under…
Pelosi vows to pass $1T bill, move ahead on larger measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Joe Biden’s broad domestic agenda at risk of collapse, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday vowed that Democrats will pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill this week and push ahead on the bigger $3.5 trillion…
2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM
TOKYO (AP) — The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist…
Yankees sweep, beat Red Sox 6-3 to take AL wild-card lead
BOSTON (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone watched two of his Gold Glove fielders drop easy popups to hand the Red Sox the lead. Then Boston fumbled a pair…
Utah’s Lowe killed in shooting less than a year after Jordan
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah sophomore cornerback Aaron Lowe died in a shooting at house party early Sunday, less than a year after teammate Ty Jordan was killed…
OEK stops Pension contributions increase
Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK-national congress) passed House Joint Resolution 11-16-3S stopping Civil Service Pension Plan from increasing government and semi-government employee contributions from 6% to 7%. Civil Service Pension…
PICRC Partners with BOFI to Study Tuna Spawning in the PNMS
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and Belau Offshore Fisheries Incorporated (BOFI) have launched a new study of tuna spawning in the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). To…
Denial rights limits development: Whipps
In his first address at the United Nations General Assembly, President Surangel Whipps Jr. recognized the role the UN had in Palau’s independent movement and called out the limits of Palau’s Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the United States. Whipps acknowledged the role of the U.S.A. as an administrator under the UN trusteeship mandate…
MHHS to conduct free COVID-19 testing at Health Fair
Ministry of Health and Human Services (formerly Ministry of Health) will be conducting free testing for COVID-19 and free vaccination today,…
Man found dead in jail
A 39-year old male, was found dead in an isolation room in Koror jail on Wednesday morning, September 22nd. Buck Miller,…
Mechesil Belau to hold its 28th conference
Mechesil Belau will hold its 28th conference next week. The yearly 2-day event will be held on September 29 to 30,…
Election Commission says it’s not required to investigate write-ins
Palau Election Commission says it is not required to investigate whether a write-in candidate qualifies or not before and during elections…
Quarterly assessments are waste of time: Jenkins
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang “To be brutally frank, they are not the best use of instructional time” expressed Minister of Education…
Whipps calls UN to address “inequity” in climate finance
Word leaders must address the “inequity and reduce the “artificial barriers” that hinder small countries from accessing climate finance needed to…
Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker says a…
Suits against Ohio State over sex abuse by doc are dismissed
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge dismissed some of the…
The Silent Majority
by Alonzo ‘Al’ Kahalic alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, I am writing to your good paper to introduce…
Belonging
Those who have a great sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect. …
Improving the management of end-of-life tyres in Palau
KOROR( SPREP) —An innovative solution to address illegal dumping and, stockpile of End-of-Life Tyres (EOLT) in…
F.D.A. Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shots for Older and At-Risk Americans
Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for…
The “Lab-leak” inquiry at the State Department:
An Open Letter by former Assistant Secretary Christopher Ford(June 10, 2021)In both journalism and policymaking —…
House fire displaced 6 adults and 8 children
Six (6) adults and seven (7) children including an infant were displaced on Sunday after a house fire gutted the 2nd floor of a wooden two-storey, two-family home at “Siksia” area of Meketii hamlet in Koror. The families were quickly assisted…
Younger people rely on smartphones to access information
Young people rely on their smartphones to access information or news, according to a youth group representative. Jazzmen Isaac of Koror State – State and Cultural Affairs / Youth Division were among the four panelists in the Information Integrity workshop held last…
President Whipps to attend UN General Assembly
President Surangel Whipps Jr. is leading a delegation from Palau to the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York from Sept.21 to 26. According to the Office of the…
Youth mentoring ongoing with KSG and Westcare partnership
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang WestCare in partnership with Koror State government mentored 25 Youths last Saturday September 18 at Koror state’s Constitutional Hall. The youth participants were students from grade…
90% of Palau’s population vaccinated against COVID-19
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang 90% of Palau’s population is now vaccinated against COVID-19 according to situation report issued yesterday September 20 by the Ministry of Health and Human Services(MHHS). This is well over the targeted herd immunity of 80% that Palau was initially aiming to reach. According MHHS, 14,644 adults over 18 have been fully…
All Ninety-Nine (99) inbound passengers test negative of Covid-19
Ninety-nine (99) in-bound travelers who arrived on September 19, 2021 all tested negative of COVID-19 on their day 1 testing conducted at the Palau International Airport. They have been released into restriction of movement…
New PICRC Fisheries Report Finds Fish Stocks Slowly Rebounding
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently released a new technical report outlining the size and abundance of resource reef fish stocks across Palau. The report, based on PICRC’s 2019 nationwide fish surveys,…
KNOW YOURSELF
To know yourself is the beginning of wisdom. -Socrates In the journey to the heart (our true and genuine self) is getting to know ourselves. To be fully…
Undersea internet cables connect Pacific islands to the world. But geopolitical tension is tugging at the wires
By Amanda H A Watson, Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University CANBERRA (THE CONVERSATION) —If you’ve ever emailed a resort in Fiji or Vanuatu about…
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New threats part of security concern: Fiji Military Commander
Republic of Fiji Military Forces(RFMF) Commander, Brigadier General Jone Kalouniwai says national security is no longer just about the traditional threats. The new Army Commander said non-traditional threat are a new area he will need some focus on. Kalouniwai who is also part of the National Security Secretariat with the Ministry of Defence said this…
PNG Institute of Medical Research to conduct Covid-19 genome sequencing tests
The Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (IMR) is being prepared to conduct genomic sequencing of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) test beginning next month, National Pandemic Response Deputy Controller Dr Daoni Esorom says. “We need to speed up tests and results for a better response to the pandemic. Speed matters for us to be able…
U.S federal judge denies motion to dismiss voting rights lawsuit
HONOLULU, 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 (HONOLULU STAR ADVERTISER)—A U.S federal judge denied an attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six former Hawaii residents who claim their constitutional rights were violated by a state law…
Counting on youth, for an ‘equitable and sustainable world for all’
NEW YORK, 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —At a virtual event on Friday commemorating the International Day of Peace, the UN chief saluted the “voices, vision and commitment of young people in shaping…
NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining
WELLINGTON, 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 (RNZ PACIFIC)—New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum. Greenpeace Aotearoa made the criticism after the vote…
IAEA on trilateral effort of Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S on nuclear Naval propulsion
VIENNA, 17 SEPTEMBER 2021 (IAEA)—IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi has been informed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of an 18-month trilateral effort between these three countries “to identify the optimal pathway to support Australia’s…
Fiji PM Bainimarama wants to unite PIF member countries
SUVA, 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 (FBC NEWS)—Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has admitted there is distrust between Pacific Islands Forum member countries. Speaking on Radio Fiji One’s “Na Noda Paraiminisita” programme, Bainimarama says in his capacity as Chair he aims…
Hidden Agenda Behind Deal France Called a Betrayal
By: David E. Sanger @ 2021 The New York Times Company The United States and Australia went to extraordinary lengths to keep Paris in the dark as they secretly negotiated a plan to build nuclear submarines, scuttling France’s largest…
A Hard-Line Conservative Hopes to Be Japan’s First Female Leader
By: Motoko Rich, Makiko Inoue and Hikari Hida c.2021 The New York Times Company TOKYO…
House of Delegates Youth Committee and members visit Palau NOC Office
The HOD Committee on Education and Youth Affairs Chair Gibbons and members, Delegate Tellei, Delegate…
Canoe Long Distance Regatta Series
The Canoe Association of Palau kicked off the Long Distance Regatta Series since September 5, …
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It’s good to be 2-0 with a franchise-best 10-game winning streak…
Jin Young Ko wins rain-shortened Cambia Portland Classic
WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — Jin Young Ko won the rain-shortened Cambia…
2,784 tuned in to Koror Gubernatorial Q&A Forum on social media platforms
2,784 people tuned in to watch Koror State Gubernatorial Q&A Forum held…
Suspected drug smuggler caught at the airport and charged
Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA) and Customs agents seized a woman, Ms. Sayuri…
Businesswoman to serve jail sentence for drug charges
Mrs. Dixie Tmetuchl, a businesswoman and wife of former Senator, will begin…
New PNMS Advisory Committee established to allow different stakeholders to provide input to the management of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary
The Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Advisory Committee met earlier this week to officially formalize and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a subcommittee for the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC). Representatives from Government entities, Non-Government Organizations and private partners are voluntary members to the committee. “This committee will be a unique, inclusive space…
PPUC workshop on Development of Standards for Water and Wastewater Supply
Through a technical assistance (TA) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), PPUC is working with an experienced consultant to develop standards for water supply and sewerage design and planning, operations and maintenance. On Thursday September 9, 2021, a virtual workshop was held between PPUC and ADB to introduce said project and assign tasks to be…
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Melemolem el Kaingeseu: Omak er PNCC me a PCS
(Continuing to support: Connecting PNCC to PCS) On September 2, 2021, the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) received an in-kind donation of $1,000 from the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC). Ms. Mayumi Remengesau represented PNCC…
Customer service training for Palau Young Ambassadors to the World EXPO in Dubai, UAE
Provided by the Palau Chamber of Commerce On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Palau Chamber of Commerce held a three-hour long training session on the core principles of Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills for…
Pacific Minister Seselja pleads with Micronesian Leaders not to leave the Forum
SUVA (PACNEWS)— Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja,has called on Micronesian Leaders not to leave the premier political body- the Pacific Islands Forum saying the region is ‘stronger together’. Seselja…
Australia nuclear submarine deal: Aukus defence pact with U.S and UK to counter China
CANBERRA (THE GUARDIAN)—-Australia has scrapped its strife-torn $90bn(US$66 billion) submarine deal with France and entered a new pact with the United States and the United Kingdom to…
Australian nuclear subs will be banned from New Zealand waters: Jacinda Ardern
WELLINGTON 1 (AFP)–New Zealand will not lift a decades-long ban on nuclear-powered vessels entering its waters in the wake of key ally Australia’s decision to develop a…
Another Australian state legalizes voluntary euthanasia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Voluntary euthanasia became legal in a fifth Australian state on Thursday, more than 20 years after the country repealed the world’s first mercy…
Philippines’ Duterte will ‘die first’ before facing ICC
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte would rather…
Pacific Media Unity Against Corruption
PINA Media chief executive officers (CEOs) and owners met in…
Francisco resigns from KSL after guilty plea
Felix Francisco, Koror State legislator representing Ngerbeched hamlet, submitted his…
Aimeliik Elementary Adopt-A-Classroom project improves learning environment
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Starting an initiative, the first of…
One COVID-19 case confirmed as health officials urges unvaccinated to get shots
A traveler from a Sept. 5 Guam flight tested positive…
Leon Gulibert Sentenced to Incarceration and Probation
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Largest Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship scheduled to anchor at Malakal Bay from Sept. 2-4
On the 1st September 2021, the Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) unit of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) composing of three ships, “JS KAGA,” one of the largest ship in JMSDF,“JS MURASAME” and “JS SHIRANUI” conducted a goodwill exercise with two Palauan patrol ships, “PSS KEDAM” and “PSS REMELIK II”. Through this first goodwill exercise between Japan and Palau in history, the two countries further deepened a bilateral defense cooperation to realize “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”.
KAGA : Photo by JMSDF 
MURASAME: Photo by JMSDF 
SHIRANUI:Photo byJMSDF
The IPD unit is expected to anchor at Malakal Bay, Koror State, where the public will be able to see them from Icebox Park and on your boat from 9:00 on Thursday, 2nd September to 13:30 on Saturday, 4th September.
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau and other Palauan top government officials are expected to take a look at the three Japan’s ships from the Palauan ship, “PSS KEDAM”.
During its visit to Palau, the IPD unit will take all the necessary preventive measures against COVID-19 to comply with the regulation of Palau.
[Information of the three Japanese ships]
１ JS KAGA
Number of Crew: 375 persons
Displacement: 19,950 tons
Length: 248.0 meters, Width: 38.0 meters,
Depth：23.5 meters, Draught: 7.2 meters
２ JS MURASAME
Number of Crew: 175 persons
Displacement: 4,550 tons
Length: 151.0 meters, Width: 17.4 meters,
Depth: 10.9 meters, Draught: 5.2 meters
(MURASAME: Photo by JMSDF)
３ JS SHIRANUI
Number of Crew: 166 persons
Displacement: 5.050 tons
Length: 151.0 meters, Width: 18.3 meters,
Depth: 10.9 meters, Draught: 5.4 meters
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