By: L.N. Reklai ANGAUR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) – “People, when they find artifacts such as World War II remnants or cultural artifacts, they usually take them, but now, with the museum, these items are brought to us,” said Angaur High School Principal Tiffany Kasiano. An unused classroom at Angaur Elementary School is being transformed […]
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Bicycles bring joy, healthier habits and new opportunities to Angaur schoolchildren
By: L.N. Reklai ANGAUR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) — “You don’t know how many years I have been dreaming of a bike and finally my dream has come true,” one Angaur Elementary School student wrote in a thank-you letter after receiving a donated bicycle Saturday, Oct. 24. The student was among 21 recipients of bicycles […]
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KOROR, Palau — Three students from Melekeok and Peleliu elementary schools have been named winners of the Palau Judiciary’s first annual Independence Day essay contest.
The Judiciary received about 75 essays from students at several elementary schools across Palau after inviting students in September to write about the meaning and celebration of Independence Day. Students in grades one through three were asked, “How do people celebrate Independence Day?” Students in grades four through six responded to “Why do we celebrate […]
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PCC extends President Tellei’s tenure through 2029
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (September 10, 2026) — Palau Community College will continue under the leadership of President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei for another two years, with the college’s Board of Trustees extending his tenure through April 2029. The board announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tellei to continue leading the […]
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Ekei Women’s Organization Awards Annual Scholarship to Ylianna Rudimch
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) “Hard work goes a long way,” said Palauan student Ylianna K. Rudimch, who has received this year’s annual scholarship from the Ekei Women’s Organization to help support her studies in civil engineering at Seattle University. Rudimch is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Seattle University in […]
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EMBASSY CONGRATULATES AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES
18 August 2026 After years of study and dedication, Ms Janine Tewid and Ms Mizora Nakamura have returned to Palau with new skills, knowledge and experience gained through the Australia Awards Scholarship program. Janine Tewid Ms Janine Tewid graduated from the University of Melbourne with an Executive Master of Arts, specialising in leadership, policy engagement […]