KOROR, Palau — The Palau Housing Authority (PHA) is facing a financial shortfall as demand for affordable housing continues to rise, with 261 pending applications totaling $14.5 million in costs. In a letter to President Surangel Whipps Jr., PHA requested $500,000 in government funding to help address the backlog. The agency also noted that it […]
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That will be it’: Trump says he will not run again if he loses in November
By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) A new report has found United States military influence in Asia has been further diminished by China, but Beijing’s overall influence in the region has stagnated.The latest Lowy Institute Asia Power Index has found that the US remains the most powerful country in the region just ahead of China.The […]
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KOROR, PALAU 08.30.2024 Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs 1st Marine Logistics Group Palau High School students and their families listen a U.S. Sailor with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Army reservists with 1984th U.S. Army Hospital-Pacific, 9th Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Pacific Command, as they […]
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Palau launches Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management
KOROR, Palau — Human resource professionals from Palau’s private, public, and semi-autonomous sectors have officially launched the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Palau Chapter. The organization seeks to provide a platform for HR professionals to network, share knowledge, and promote professional development, collaboration, and advocacy within Palau’s human resources field. The chapter is […]
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Head of Japan’s donor agency says enhanced college education key to curbing brain drain in FSM
POHNPEI, 01 JULY 2024 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Boosting higher education in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) could reduce the young Micronesians’ emigration, according to the head of Japan’s top donor agency. Akihiko Tanaka, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), made the suggestion during a meeting with FSM President Wesley W. Simina, […]
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Successful Australian themed “Wine & cheese for a cause” event organized by Palau Rotaryclub featuring Australian wines, kangaroo, emu and crocodile jerky. (Photo credits: Australian Embassy-Palau)