Thursday, April 06, 2017- The Republic of Palau Ministry of Health (MOH) received a donation of ten (10) wheelchairs from the Chuo Rotary Club of Japan on Wednesday, April 05, 2017. The donation was presented by the following Chuo Rotary Club Members: Hiroyasu Abe, Aijiro Kodaka, Miko Kodaka, Ami Kodaka, Keisuke Yawata, Yoshimasa Ota, and […]
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New scientific study highlights the effectiveness of Palau’s Marine Protected Areas
Over a half century ago, Palau established its first Marine Protected Area (MPA), the Ngerukewid Island Preserve. Since then, Palau has created the Protected Areas Network (PAN), the first ever Shark Sanctuary, and the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. [restrict] Far before the adaptation of MPAs, however, Palauans demonstrated strong marine stewardship. Traditionally, when reefs faced […]
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2017 DOI Scholarships Awarded to outstanding high school students in Palau for JSA Summer Programs
The U.S. Department of the Interior and The Junior Statesmen Foundation proudly announce the winners of scholarships to the 2017 Junior Statesmen Summer School. The scholarships, funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, cover all tuition costs and round trip transportation to the JSA Summer Schools in the USA. [restrict] THE […]
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PCS and Ebiil Society partner with US Embassy
Koror, Palau –Ebiil Society and Palau Conservation Society (PCS) are pleased to welcome US Embassy Science Fellow Brandi Todd. Todd currently serves as an emergency responder and dive officer for the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) in Dallas, Texas. Her work deals specifically with oil spill and hazardous materials planning and response. She also […]