On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, eight Palau Community College (PCC) students who successfully completed the short term invitation programs, JENESYS and APIC programs, gave their presentations about their visits to Japan at the PCC Library Conference room. The aims of both programs are to promote friendly ties and understanding between Japan and other countries. Ms. […]
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Cultural Exchange Program through Online Video Call
Hitachiomiya, Palau’s host town for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games coordinated a Skype Exchange Program. The program was carried out between Hitachiomiya West Elementary School students, grade 5, and Peleliu Elementary School students, Grades 5 to 8. The purpose of this program is to expand knowledge and develop the global awareness of the students. The […]
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Palau welcomes Skymark’s inaugural flight
In a welcoming ceremony at the Palau International Airport, President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. welcomed Skymark Airlines Board Chairman, Mr. Nobuo Sayama and his management team. President Remengesau expressed his gratitude for Skymark’s diligence, hard work, and perseverance to get everything that was necessary done for Skymark to begin flying to Palau. “It has been nearly […]
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Japan Fair better than last year
Japan Fair excelled this year compared to last year. This year they had more activities and showcased special performances and presentations at Ngarchamayong Cultural Center. This year special guests from Zao Town of Miyagi Prefecture and members of the Japan-Palau Yacht Race Committee participated in the fair. There were different stage presentations and performances including […]
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Japan ramps up aid to Vanuatu, as attention for island grows
TOKYO, 03 FEBRUARY 2020 (BRISBANE TIMES) — Japan’s government will pump millions into aid projects in Vanuatu ahead of the country’s forthcoming election as part of a US$100 million bid to shore up influence in the Pacific nations. The funding supports the goal, set out in a regional meeting convened by Japan in 2018, to […]
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Japan to hold meeting with island defense chiefs
TOKYO, 24 JANUARY 2020 (NHK WORLD) — Japan’s defense minister has decided to hold a meeting with defense chiefs from Pacific island nations in connection with China’s growing maritime presence in the region. The ministry is to invite officials, including the defense ministers of Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Tonga, to the conference in Tokyo […]