Fiji’ National budget 2018-2019 has allocated $1-Billion this year for Fijian education which is nearly 22 percent of government expenditure. Consultations in Post Budget Road shows are underway in educational institutions. So, Fiji has realized the relevance of stimulating and enrichment of educational sector. Likewise, other Pacific Nations’ educational systems are influenced by the historical, […]
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SWOT Analysis in Educational Sector
Fiji’ General Election 2018 is around the corner, and the Fiji Government is conducting various Post Budget Road Shows on 2018-2019 at various educational institutions. Thus analysis of educational sector becomes paramount as large numbers of young voters will vote this year. Their feedback on educational themes is highly beneficial for strategic planning. The most […]
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Untold story of Palauans’ first contact with European
Young Sonsorolese wearing traditional attire posed with a foreigner during the Olchotel Belau Fair 2018. (Photo by Rhealyn C. Pojas) The story of Palauans’ first contact with the Europeans is often begun with the re-telling of English Captain Henry Wilson’s accidental discovery of Palau in 1783 when the boat named Antelope that was under his […]
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Chinese research vessel found operating in Palau’s EEZ without permit
Palau has asked China to remove its scientific research vessel that is found illegally operating within the island country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Vice President and Minister of Justice Raynold Oilouch told the media in an interview yesterday, September 24, that the news of such activity came to Palau’s attention last week. A diplomatic note […]
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Australia’s US$60K support to boost Palau Pledge initiative
The government–backed Palau’s Pledge initiative gained support from the government of Australia with a donation of US$60,000 to help continue the program’s aim to curb ecological damage caused by increasing numbers of tourists. Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at a reception Sunday night, handed the check to Palau State Minister of State Rehuher-Marugg for the Palau Pledge […]