On the 6th of December, two former JICA Volunteers returned to Palau to resume their activities as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV). Ms. Atsuko Hosokawa, who was working as a nutritionist for Food Service Program of Ministry of Education, and Mr. Tsukasa Maeda, who was working as a lecturer of air conditioning course at Palau […]
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Food producers, jewelry artisans, bakers, woodworkers among local producers at the Local Product Showcase and Buyer Preview
A diverse collection of producers will showcase their added-value food products and locally-sourced gifts at the “Biodiversity-Friendly Local Product Showcase” on payday Thursday, December 16 at Palasia Hotel from 11 am until 6 pm. A special Buyer Preview for stores, hotels, gift shops, and wholesalers will be from 10 to 11 am. Registered producers include […]
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IOM and USAID support early warning process review workshop in Palau
Palau — On October 28 and 29, the Palau National Weather Service Office and the Palau National Emergency Management offices participated in a two-day workshop with the focus on collectively reviewing early warning processes for potentially hazardous weather conditions. The workshop included a review of respective areas of responsibility and a robust conversation and agreement […]
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Martin scores career-high 28 as Heat beat Bucks 113-104
MIAMI (AP) — Caleb Martin scored a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-104 on Wednesday night. Starting for the injured Jimmy Butler, Martin shot 9 of 12 from the field, including 6 for 8 on 3-pointers, as the Heat tied a franchise record with 22 3s against the defending […]
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All Black Will Jordan wins World Rugby award as Ian Foster misses out
DUBLIN (STUFF NZ)—All Blacks wing Will Jordan has won World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year award. The 23-year-old flyer beat out a field that included Australia’s Andrew Kellaway, Louis Rees-Zammit of Wales and England’s Marcus Smith after scoring a record 15 tries in just 11 tests this year. Jordan, who only failed to score […]
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Second IOC Athletes’ Commission vice-chair position approved
LAUSANNE (INSIDE THE GAMES)—A second International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission vice-chair position has been approved by the organisation’s Executive Board today. The IOC said the additional position will be open to both elected and appointed members of the Athletes’ Commission. Currently the Athletes’ Commission chair and vice-chair positions can only be filled by elected […]