By: Summer Kennard In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Civic Action Team (CAT) 84-10 partnered with the nonprofit organization Spirit of America to bring holiday cheer to elementary school students across Palau, delivering more than 500 Christmas presents to children in multiple communities. Palauan elementary school student meeting US CAT Team santa claus during […]
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First Lady Remengesau Awards 2019 Elementary School Christmas Tree Competition Winners
On Wednesday, January 22nd , First Lady Debbie M. Remengesau and Roxanne Blesam, wife of Minister Umiich Sengebau, extended their congratulations and presented the winning awards of the 2019 Elementary School Christmas Tree Competition. Melekeok Elementary School and PJF Kayangel Elementary School tied at the first place winning a cash prize of $1,000. Airai Elementary […]
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Instant Happiness Project 2019
One hundred fifteen (115) children were granted their special wish this year through an Instant Happiness Project 2019. The program targeted vulnerable children in need of a special attention this holiday and individuals gave donations of specific items on each different child’s wish list. This year’s Instant Happiness project was to grant wishes to children, […]
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Candy run across Babeldaob with the Thunder Chief’s
In the spirit of the Christmas season, the motorcycle group known as the Thunder Chiefs organized its first candy run across the region of Babeldaob on Sunday December 22. Through the help of the chiefs of each respective state, the group were able to meet up and distribute their gifts to the kids. Gifts of […]
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Senior citizens enjoy themselves with extra holiday festivities
The senior citizens at the Division of Aging Center enjoyed Christmas luncheon organized by the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs. The day consisted of dancing, string band entertainment, and mingling among other fellow seniors. When Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs decided to do a Luncheon, they had asked what the elderly folks would […]
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KSG embarks on creating a magical experience for residents and visitors alike-the Koror Christmas VillageComing to town on December 20th-24th, 2019
Koror, Palau— Acting on Governor Franco B. Gibbons’ vision of creating a memorable experience for the children this Christmas, his team is preparing a once-a-year attraction for children and people of all ages—the creation of Koror Christmas Village at Long Island Park. The attraction is a pilot project this year with hopes of coming back […]