Training in Fiji strengthens regional reporting on climate-driven migrationand human security A regional media training workshop on climate change, migration and human security recently brought together journalists from across the Pacific in Fiji, with Palau among the participating countries. The three-day workshop was held under the Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security Programme, which […]
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Peace in the Taiwan Strait Matters to All of Us
H.E. Jessica Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Republic of Palau Over the past several days, people across the Indo-Pacific have once again witnessed a familiar and troubling pattern. Under the pretext of issuing a so-called “stern warning,” China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying aircraft and naval vessels […]
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Strengthening Pacific partnerships for coral reefs through Great Barrier Reef learning Exchange
Representatives from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), the Palau Governors’ Association, and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) recently concluded a learning exchange visit to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, deepening regional collaboration and strengthening collective efforts to build resilience for Pacific coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. Hosted by the Great Barrier […]
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PICRC celebrates 25 Years with Anniversary Gala dinner
Live performances, and Fine Dining, co-hosted by President Surangel Whipps Jr. The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is fully prepared to begin the new year celebrating a major milestone: its 25th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner, which will take place on January 15 at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center. The evening will feature special live performances […]
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Palau–Taiwan Partnership Enhances Maritime Safety Through AIS Emergency Response Under the Coastal Fisheries Project
On December 27, a maritime emergency involving a small fishing vessel north of Ulong Island highlighted the practical application of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) under the Strengthening Coastal Fisheries Management Project, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment (MAFE) and the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM). Fisherman and local social media […]
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‘Seeing Their Smiles Made It Worthwhile’: CAT 84-10 Delivers Christmas Cheer to Palau’s Schools
By: Summer Kennard In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Civic Action Team (CAT) 84-10 partnered with the nonprofit organization Spirit of America to bring holiday cheer to elementary school students across Palau, delivering more than 500 Christmas presents to children in multiple communities. Palauan elementary school student meeting US CAT Team santa claus during […]