Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) announces the release of its 2017 Arts & Tides Calendar to schools, partners and the general public. PICRC’s Arts and Tides Calendar has become an effective educational tool that has been utilized by students of all ages, parents, and community members. [restrict] The 2017 calendar, with the theme, […]
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EU and Pacific Community award social media campaign winners following success of Europe Day 2016
4 November 2016 Suva, Fiji – The European Union (EU) and the Pacific Community (SPC) today awarded two high school students for their efforts in promoting Europe in Fiji and the Pacific using social media during this year’s Europe Day celebrations. [restrict] Shilpa Sharama of Vunimono High School and Taina Guivalu of Saint Joseph Secondary […]
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ONE CASE OF ZIKA VIRUS CONFIRMED
By Francis Talasasa Reporter (Koror, Palau) One recorded case of a person infected with Zika Virus has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health this week after receiving a laboratory test result from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirming the case. [restrict] According to a statement from the Director of […]
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HIS EXCELLENCY TOSHIYUKI YAMADA, the next Ambassador of Japan to Palau, to present his credentials to President Remengesau on Wednesday November 9.
(Koror, Palau) Ambassador Yamada has a rich career and a wealth of experience in foreign affairs and especially the specialized agency of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT), as the Secretary General of the organization. With his heavy involvement in the ICT world, Palau looks to tap into his expertise to [restrict] further develop its […]
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Palau honors former delegate Tudong
By: L.N. Reklai (Koror, Palau) A Presidential Proclamation 16-191 orders all flags to be flown half mast in honor of late Delegate J. Schwartz Tudong of Ngardmau State, who passed away on October 24, 2016. [restrict] The proclamation recognizes the various contributions that late Delegate Tudong contributed to his home state of Ngardmau as well […]
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Palau submarine cable project still on schedule says BSCC
By: L.N. Reklai November 7, 2016 (Koror, Palau) Belau submarine cable project is still on schedule to be completed by the end of 2017, according to report released by the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation (BSCC) yesterday. [restrict] According to the report, as of September 2016, BSCC and Ngeremlengui State Public Land Authority executed a […]