Australia will support Pacific Island countries, including in Palau, in their preparation to respond to the threats of the coronavirus, according to Australia’s Ambassador to Palau, Richelle Turner. Ms. Turner who has been recently appointed as Australia’s first resident Ambassador to Palau, in an interview said that part of bolstering the two nations’ relationship is to help […]
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Australia starts lockdown measures as Coronavirus cases jump
SYDNEY, 23 MARCH 2020 (REUTERS)–Australia started shutting down pubs, clubs, gyms, and houses of worship on Monday after a jump in coronavirus cases and after thousands disregarded social distancing advice and crowded beaches, bars, and restaurants. After an initial slow rate of infection, the number of COVID-19 cases in Australia has now surpassed 1,100 with […]
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Marisa Payne visit postponed
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marisa Payne visit Palau this week will be postponed, following Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plea for its citizens to reconsider overseas travel in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. With this, strict border control measures came to effect in Australia yesterday that anyone who arrives into the country must self isolate […]
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PSS H.I. Remeliik I retired after 24 years of service
After 24 years of service, PSS H.I. Remeliik, a Pacific Class patrol boat which was commissioned into marine law enforcement service in 1996, was finally retired in a fitting ceremony held at the Melusch Melachel, Malakal on March 13, 2020. PSS H.I. Remeliik during its 24 years of service has been recognized by the Pacific […]
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Marisa Payne to visit Palau next week
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marisa Payne will be visiting Palau next week to officially open the Australian Embassy here. In a press conference on Wednesday, the Office of the President announced the visit od, Ms. Payne, bolstering Palau and Australia’s relationship. With this, Ms. Payne is a press statement also announced the appointment of Ms. Richelle […]
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Final count of $25,000 to help Australia through bush fire crisis
It was announced on the Office of the President of the Republic of Palau Facebook page on March 3rd that the Palau Red Cross Society fundraiser for Australia accumulated $25,000. Office of the President of the Republic of Palau and Palau Red Cross Society extends their thanks to all that took time to donate or […]