The Palau National Scholarship Board (PNSB) recently awarded the Masami Siksei Memorial Scholarship to Ms. Erythrina O. Ngirkelau, an outstanding continuing sophomore at the University of California – Berkeley, where she is pursuing a degree in Law. As Ms. Ngirkelau has returned to school, her mother graciously accepted the award on her behalf. Present during […]
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WCTC and PCS Celebrate Conservation Nature for Wellness
Linking Conservation to health in Aimeliik State Eco-Tour in Ngerderar Watershed Conservation Area and Ngerchebal Island a Marine Protected Area Aimeliik, Palau – August 29, 2025 – The Palau Conservation Society (PCS) proudly hosted a special Nature for Wellness eco-tour in Aimeliik State with 10 staff members from the Western Caroline Trading Company (WCTC), one […]
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The Coralassist Lab collaborates with international experts to build capacity of local workforce for coral restoration
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing severe declines due to climate change and marine heatwaves, which trigger widespread coral bleaching and mortality. While many countries are scrambling to cope with these impacts, Palau is in a unique position. Its reefs have not experienced severe mass bleaching since 1998, offering a rare opportunity to act […]
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Japanese Associate Professors return to Palau for Science Shows
From August 26th to August 28th, two Japanese associate professors returned to Palau for their second visit to conduct science shows for local students. Mr. Ryoji Fukuoka of Osaka Seikei University and Ms. Masayo Akazawa of Bukkyo University held engaging science presentations at Melekeok Elementary School, George B. Harris Elementary School, Ngaraard Elementary School, and […]
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Palau hosts Northern Pacific ICE Advanced Intelligence training course
Immigration representatives from Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) gathered for the highly anticipated Northern Pacific Immigration Core Elements (ICE) Advanced Intelligence course from the 26th – 29th August, 2025 at the Palasia Hotel in Koror, Palau. The immigration intelligence specific course was co-hosted by the Pacific […]
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PICRC wraps up successful fellowship with Siegel and Stanford University
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is proud to announce the successful completion of a fellowship program with the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, in partnership with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the Haas Center for Public Service, and Stanford in Government. Over the course of seven weeks, Ms. Sophia Elise Siegel […]