The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently bid farewell to German volunteer Simon Pernpeintner, who completed nearly three months of service with the Center’s Aquarium team. Simon began his placement on March 31, bringing with him a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Universität Bremen, with a major in Ecology, and hands-on experience […]
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PPR associates awarded all-expenses-paid trip to Tokyo by Tokyu Land Corporation
Koror, Palau – [July 13, 2025] – Palau Pacific Resort, renowned for its world-class hospitality and proudly known as “Like No Other Island Dream,” is delighted to announce that three outstanding team members have been honored with a prestigious reward — a week-long, all-expenses-paid trip to Tokyo, Japan. The winning associates were of the year: […]
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MICS begins testing for heat-tolerant corals to be used in coral restoration
The Marshall Islands Conservation Society (MICS) has launched a coral heat-tolerance testing initiative and established two coral nurseries as part of the efforts to support reef restoration in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). This initiative is part of a regional project led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with support from the Coral Research […]
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Investing in Palau’s clean energy transition
The Albanese Government is supporting Palau’s renewable energy transition by investing a further $16.4 million to upgrade the country’s electricity network infrastructure. The upgrade will provide improved network reliability while increasing the amount of renewable energy used in the grid. It builds on Australia’s support for Palau’s first large- scale solar power plant and battery […]
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Running Toward Reform
A Sprinter’s Open Letter to Palau’s Sports Leadership Alii, As a proud athlete representing Palau, I am writing this from a place of deep respect, but also deep concern. After recent events and a lot of reflection, I have made peace with the situation. I met with the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) and had […]
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When Silence Becomes Normal: How Acceptance Becomes the Problem
The Silent Majority by Alonzo Kahalic alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, There’s a famous psychological experiment involving a dog placed on an electrified floor that delivered a mild but persistent shock. At first, the dog would jump and whimper, trying to escape the pain. But when the experimenters placed a barrier so it couldn’t flee, something tragic […]