SYDNEY, 09 APRIL 2020 (ADB)—In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis. With the coronavirus pandemic and its human tragedy affecting hundreds of thousands of people around the world, it is important to have contingency plans in place to mitigate adverse impacts […]
Author Archives: System Administrator
Posted inBillboard
University of Guam Telethon for COVID Relief raises $43,000
The University of Guam raised $43,000 from 327 donors last night through a telethon fundraiser to support emergency medical personnel responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total more than doubled the original goal of $20,000. The fundraising event streamed live for two hours on the university’s Facebook page and had been accepting donations in the […]
Posted inBillboard
PICRC extends the closure of its facilities to the general public until April 30th
On March 26, 2020 the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) announced the closure of its facilities, including the Palau Aquarium, as a preventive measure taken against COVID-19. Originally stipulated to close for two weeks, until April 12th, the Center has made a new decision to remain closed until April 30th. Even though there are […]
Posted inBillboard
PCS welcomes three new staff members
(March 24, 2020) –The Palau Conservation Society (PCS) family has grown by three new staff members: Tracy Atkins, Rimuu Williams, and Emengel I. Singich. Tracy Atkins started in February and is the new visiting US Embassy Science Fellow from the US Department of Energy. She will be working with PCS and the Ongedechuul System of […]
Posted inBillboard
BMR Praises First Cultured Meyas Harvest in Ngchesar State
In an absolutely newsworthy occasion, on March 2, 2020 the community of Ngchesar State saw the harvest and result of its first rabbit fish aquaculture effort involving the state government as the fish cage farmer. The state governor, traditional chiefs and council members were on hand to witness and join in the activity. As the […]
Posted inSports
Brady: It was ‘just time’ to leave Pats for new challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady entered his final season in New England with a strong inkling that it would be his last with the Patriots. The six-time Super Bowl champion who signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency last month said Wednesday on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show” it was “just time” […]