The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is set to engage in numerous projects and activities this year especially after it successfully raised $166,000 during its anniversary event. In January, the PICRC researcher team completed ecological surveys in Peleliu’s Protected Area Network (PAN) site known as the Teluleu Conservation Area. The data from these surveys will […]
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Infogees need Oceania recognition – PFF
The Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) said that governments need to recognize a new category of refugee for the information age. “Journalists, whistleblowers and activists desperately need new options for keeping their urgent messages alive,” PFF Chair Monica Miller said. [restrict] “Creating a new category of refugee – what we are calling infogees – ensures that […]
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Team Yasuda donated to PICRC
Team Yasuda donated $15,000 to the Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) 17th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Gala. Photographed: PICRC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, PICRC Chairman, Noah Idechong, and Honorary Palau Aquarium Aquarist, Mr. Takao Yasuda.
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TTM aids Sonsorol farmers grow crops
The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM)was invited by the Sonsorol state to visit their island and provide agricultural related services to help local farmers overcome the challenges in growing crops on saline and sandy soil. Jeffrey Lin of the TTM, Bernice Sidoi of the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) and Hartman Ybelmar from TTM‘s demonstration farm were […]
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230 studes benefit from financial literacy program
Hagatna, Guam. The Bank of Guam hosted financial literacy simulation programs in three Palau high schools, expanding its regional reach to the neighboring island branches. Recipients of the financial literacy simulation programs held on January 15 and 16 were the 230 students from Palau High School, Mindszenty High and Palau Mission Academy. At present, the […]
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JET opens for Palauans
The 2018 Japan Exchange and Teacher (JET) Program is now open for individuals interested in working with Japanese educators in Japan. JET provides participants with the opportunity to develop and improve teaching skills, experience teaching in a different classroom setting and as well as exposure to various teaching methods beneficial to career development and personal […]