By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Aug. 27, 2026) — “When people see their neighbors actively caring for the community, it can establish a positive social expectation that discourages littering and promotes responsible behavior,” House Clerk Leilani Senior said, emphasizing the role of community participation in keeping Palau clean. Staff members of the House of Delegates […]
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Palau Earth Day Committee Celebrates World Mangrove Day with Clean-Up at Ngemai Conservation Area
To celebrate World Mangrove Day, the Palau Earth Day Committee partnered with Ngiwal State to organize a community clean-up at the Ngemai Conservation Area. World Mangrove Day, officially known as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, is observed annually on July 26. Established by UNESCO in 2015, the day aims to […]
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Ngiwal’s 10th General Election up next month
Ngiwal State will hold its 10th General Election this coming July 14, 2020 for its governor and state legislators for a four-year term. Currently vying for the position of Governor are Sisco Melaitau, Xavier Ngirameong and Jeff Ngirarsaol. Thirteen (13) are running for the seven (7) elected positions in the legislative branch (Kelulul a Kiuluul). […]
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Ngiwal First State to Sign Streetlight MOU with PPUC in 2020
On Thursday May 21, 2020 Ngiwal State Governor Ellender Ngirameketii and PPUC Chief Executive Officer Greg Decherong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish cooperation and working relationship between the two parties for a streetlight project to illuminate the secondary roads in Ngiwal. The MOU outlined specific responsibilities for each party (PPUC and Ngchesar […]
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Two States presented Brand-New Boats from PAN to Strengthen its Enforcement Efforts
December 10, 2019– Two PAN States, Ngiwal and Koror State, received two brand new 25-footer, 4 stroke boats with trailers from the Protected Areas Network (PAN) program at small handover ceremony last week. The vessels were procured by PAN for use of both states in implementing their PAN management plans that include monitoring, research, surveillance […]
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Two Ngiwal girls get scholarship worth $1,000
Two girls from Ngiwal get a $1,000 scholarship each to help pursue further education after they were selected by Palau National Scholarship Board. Francine Termeteet who is continuing college student and Kedel Yaoch who is a recent high school graduate were selected from five applicants. Termeteet is pursuing her degree in Sociology at University of […]