This year, the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) launched a new scholarship program designed to assist second-year Palau Community College (PCC) students to complete their degrees and gain valuable, applied experience in the professional field. By investing in our youth’s educational pursuits and career development, PNCC hopes to encourage diversity and innovation in the workforce, […]
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Posted inBillboard
Taiwan Embassy donates US$1,500 to PRCS
On December 21, Ambassador Jessica C. Lee delivered a check of $1,500 to Palau Red Cross Society (PRCS), in support of its continuous and accountable service of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. In attendance was PRCS Chairman Santy Asanuma. Ambassador Jessica C. Lee said the PRCS is well recognized as a responsible, transparent and reliable […]
Posted inWomen's Corner
God Bless the Children
“The true character of a society is revealed by how it treats its children. ~ NELSON MANDELA I chose to believe in Jesus Christ the Son of the living GOD, the Great I AM, by reasoning: If I die and there is heaven and hell I’ve made the right choice. If nothing, well, who cares. […]
Posted inOpinion
A plea to make widespread environmental damage an International Crime takes Centre stage at The Hague
By Katie Surma THE HAGUE (INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS) — The campaign to make ecocide an international crime took centre stage in The Hague on Tuesday as Bangladesh, Samoa and Vanuatu advocated criminalising environmental destruction during a virtual forum at the annual meeting of the International Criminal Court’s 123 member nations. The forum, attended by more […]
Posted inWorld News
Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed tens of millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student loans will remain paused through May 1. Interest rates will remain at 0% during […]
Posted inWorld News
China orders lockdown of up to 13 million people in Xi’an
BEIJING (AP) — China ordered the lockdown of as many as 13 million people in neighborhoods and workplaces in the northern city of Xi’an following a spike in coronavirus cases, setting off panic buying just weeks before the country hosts the Winter Olympic Games. State media reported that city officials ordered all residents to stay […]