Carter Yamanguchi, Marine Law Enforcement Police Lieutenant at the Division of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, has been accepted to JICA’s KCCP Training Program. He will be participating in the Maritime Law Enforcement training from June 30 to August 9, 2025. This course is designed for Maritime Law Enforcement of Coast Guard and […]
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Clear government ownership structures can help boost SOE performance-PSDI
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (24 June 2025)—Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according to a policy brief published today by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI). The policy brief, Structuring for Success: […]
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JS Yahagi hosts reception to celebrate Japan-Palau Maritime ties
On the evening of June 17, 2025, Commander Tamura Masayoshi of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) hosted a reception aboard JS Yahagi in honor of Palauan leaders and Ambassador Orikasa Hiroyuki. In his remarks, Commander Tamura expressed gratitude to the guests and emphasized the significance of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2025 (IPD25) in promoting regional […]
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Mori ends term as representative at JICA Palau
JICA Palau Representative, MORI Junki, has completed his term in Palau after three and a half years. Through his tireless efforts, MORI has contributed in many ways to make a number of projects become a reality in Palau and further improved the management of JICA Palau Office. He will be missed. Ms. Tomoyo KUROZUMI succeeds […]
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Taiwan-Palau partnership advances sustainable fisheries
TTM and Bureau of Fisheries conclude annual coastal fisheries project review On June 25, 2025, the annual progress presentation of the “Strengthening Coastal Fisheries Management Project” was held at the Palau Bureau of Fisheries. The event was co-hosted by the Taiwan Technical Mission and the Palau Bureau of Fisheries. Its purpose was to review the project’s achievements […]
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TNC donates outboard engines to support Dmakeiukl joint surveillance
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated two outboard engines to the Aimeliik State Government to bolster the Dmakeiukl joint surveillance initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing marine protection and resource management in the West coast states of Palau namely, Aimeliik, Ngatpang, Ngeremlengui and Ngardmau. The donation to Aimeliik State Government, underscores TNC’s ongoing commitment […]