Three Palauans identified as Andrea Naivana, Josiah Perez Emmanuel, and Zachary Remengesau are now participating in the JICA KCCP training held in Japan. Andrea Naivana from Angaur State Government is attending a training on Ecotourism for Officials on Nature Conservation. Through this training, participantswillunderstandhow topromoteand developconservation and project plansincorporating ecotourismin andaround naturereserveswithmechanismsand techniquesshewilllearn during thetraining. […]
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Posted inWorld News
Japan resumes commercial whaling, seen as face-saving end
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has resumed commercial whaling after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that’s seen as a largely lost cause. Whaling boats embarked Monday on their first commercial hunts since 1988, when Japan switched to so-called research whaling, but will stay within the country’s exclusive economic waters. Japan’s six-month notice to […]
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Japanese drama “BLOOM” airs June 26 on PNCC DTV channel 25
Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) will air a new Japanese TV drama called “Bloom” on PNCC Digital TV Channel 25 starting June 26 at 5pm. Through a grant from the Japan Foundation coordinated by the Embassy of Japan in Palau, the popular TV series is available for free to all DTV Basic viewers. “Bloom” (156 […]
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A math teacher’s story
I have been working at Melekeok Elementary School as a math teacher. Today, I would like to tell you about my work. There are about 100 students in my school and they are having a lively and active school life. Students study math every day, and of course, every student wants to do well in […]
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Palau moves domestic fishing zone in newly-amended marine sanctuary law
Palau is going the extra mile to accommodate the request of Japan, particularly Okinawa, to fish in in its waters where domestic fishing activities are exclusively allowed during the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Act in 2020, a law that aims to close 80 percent of its waters for conservation purposes. The […]
Posted inSports
Two Judo athletes currently in Japan, nine others to visit Germany
Currently two Judo athletes are in Japan for next two weeks attending an Olympic training camp Judo sensei Ismael Aguon. Jennifer Anson who is the Leader of Palau Judo Kids will be taking nine students to Germany next week for a week long Judo exchange program. Training in Japan is a result of an agreement […]