Safeguarding Palau’s Future A friend of mine from Australia once remarked, “You Palauans must live under such a benign God.” He was reflecting on how, despite the dangerous unexploded ordnance from World War II scattered across our islands, we’ve been fortunate to avoid deaths or injuries from them for decades. Indeed, Palau has been blessed […]
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Taiwan’s President Lai Strengthens Pacific Ties with Palau Visit
KOROR, Palau — Taiwan President Lai Ching-Te arrived in Palau on Thursday, marking the final stop of his Pacific tour, which included visits to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Hawaii, Guam, and Palau. President Lai received a warm welcome at Palau International Airport, where all six members of President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s Cabinet, Republic of China […]
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Court Decision Delays Results of Peleliu Constitutional Amendments Vote
The results of the 15th Peleliu State General Election vote on constitutional amendments will remain undisclosed until the court resolves a legal challenge questioning the validity of the process that placed the proposed changes on the ballot. The election, held today, also determines the next governor and members of the state legislature. Incumbent Governor Dr. […]
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National Diabetes Day Proclamation stresses Prevention and Awareness in Palau
President Surangel Whipps Jr. emphasized the urgent need to combat diabetes in Palau, noting that “over 50% of Palauans have diabetes or prediabetes,” during the signing of a proclamation for National Diabetes Day. The 2023 Hybrid Survey and Community Health Assessment, conducted by the Ministry of Health and Human Services, reveals that 30.5% of Palauans […]
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Listening and Learning:
PINA’s Mission to Empower Pacific Media Board members of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) emphasized the importance of understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by their members during a recent visit to Fiji. The meeting aimed to strengthen regional collaboration and foster creative solutions to shared issues in the media industry. Led by PINA […]
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WCPFC: Bridging technology and sustainability in Global fisheries management
The Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has embraced innovative communication tools to enhance its operations, underlining the importance of effective information-sharing in managing the world’s largest tuna fishery. WCPFC Executive Director Rhea Moss-Christian highlighted the transformative role of technology showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized to expand outreach during a recent […]