By Telbakes Yano Just recently, Palau celebrated its 25th Independence Day at the national capitol located at Ngerulmud, Melekeok. The weather was perfect for such an event to take place, it’s almost as if God intended it to be that way. Upon arrival, cops were seen patiently directing traffic. Then once people reach the venue, […]
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Boat racing an established feature of Independence celebration
Now an expected feature of every Independence Day celebration, boat racing once again drew in a good crowd on Sunday to Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge. The day was nearly perfect, sunny with cool breeze and calm sea and lots of boats of different sizes and horse powers to give spectators a thrilling show. Ngermechiuch channel was […]
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Taiwan sends special envoys to congratulate Palau on its 25th Independence Day celebration
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appointed Minister Icyang‧Parod of the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) to lead the Taiwan delegation as Special Envoy to Palau and to congratulate the latter on its 25th anniversary of Independence Day. Minister Icyang‧Parod and other Taiwanese delegations are in Palau since September 27 until October 2. CIP pointed out that […]
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Palau recalls support of Kosovo’s independence
Palau pulls its recognition of Kosovo as an independent state in a diplomatic note to the Republic of Serbia this January 17, 2019. The note states “Republic of Palau suspends any previous decision or declaration on the question as to the status of Kosovo and Metohija.” It further states that Palau supports the outcome of […]
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$60K allocated for 24th Independence celebration
Vice President Raynold Oilouch, who is the chair of the committee tasked to handle Palau’s Independence Day celebration this October 1, said that the government has okayed the appropriation of $60,000 for the Independence day celebration. Oilouch, however, admitted that the amount allocated is not enough so the committee is finding other means to raise […]