The Ministry of Education (MOE) had identified around 80 Palauan teachers who needed to at least earn associate degrees to be able to get the teacher certification required by the newly passed law that seeks to elevate educational standard in Palau. MOE Chief of School Management Raynold Mechol told Island Times that the identified teachers […]
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Senator Senior announces Vice Presidential bid for 2020 elections
Senator Uduch Sengebau Senior opened the New Year with an explosive announcement of running for Vice President for the upcoming 2020 national elections, making her the first one to boldly announce candidacy for national post. Senior first reportedly announced her plans to run for the position in Peleliu State on January 2 and later confirmed […]
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MOE pushes for schools’ accreditation to standardize educational system
As part of the initiative to standardize the educational system in the country, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is now working to ensure public schools will be accredited by an international accrediting body. MOE Chief of School Management Raynold Mechol told Island Times in an interview that the accreditation is very important as it will […]
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Dengue cases now at 44
More and more patients are diagnosed of dengue fever since the Ministry of Health (MOH) declared dengue outbreak later last year, making the head count now at 44. In the latest Situation Report issued by MOH last January 4, 13 more dengue fever cases were recorded from December 28 to January 3 alone. Majority of […]
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Senate begins first session of the year
The Senate had its first session of the year today, January 8, at the National Capitol. The first day of the Ninth Regular Session opened at 10am in Ngerulmud.
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Remengesau attends inauguration of Guam’s first woman governor
From left to right: Jeff Cook, husband of Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero, First Lady Debbie Remengesau, President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., and Lt. Governor-Elect Joshua Tenorio at Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica. (Palau Presidential Photo) President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. and First Lady Debbie Remengesau were in Guam to witness the historic […]