The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, set bold goals to shift the world onto a sustainable, resilient path. Here was also pledged the formation of a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development including all countries, all stakeholders and all people, such that […]
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Free Tennis clinics for kids
The Palau Tennis Federation is conducting a free tennis clinic for kids and adults during the weekends of September. The clinic is at the Airai Tennis Court with Saturday clinic from 9 am to 10:30 am and Sundays from 2-3:30 pm.
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PCS receives contribution from BOG new manager
Koror, Palau – Palau Conservation Society (PCS) made a courtesy visit to Bank of Guam (BOG) Belau Branch to meet new branch manager David Sablan on Tuesday, September 11. Upon the courtesy visit, Mr. Sablan presented a check contribution of $1,000 to PCS Board Treasurer Minister Elbuchel Sadang and PCS Executive Director Bola Majekobaje. Many […]
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Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group Begins DSCA Operations in CNMI
PACIFIC OCEAN – The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assisted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local civilian authorities with initial assessment operations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) following Typhoon Mangkhut Sept 11. The Department of Defense stood up a Defense Coordination Office […]
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CEF Palau to hold camp on disaster preparedness
The Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Palau urges children with ages 18 – 12 to join a camp on Disaster Preparedness themed “Love and Hope Even During Disasters” which is slated on October 12 -15 at the Palau Assembly of God in Airai. Through the camp, children will learn the basics of disaster preparedness, first […]
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Mechesil Belau Conference begins today
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. issued a proclamation to congratulate the Mechesil Belau on their 25th anniversary celebration which is slated to happen starting today, September 18. The presidential proclamation, which was signed on September 14, acknowledges the contributions of the women’s group in fostering education and preserving Palauan culture, heritage, and identity. “For 25 years, […]