By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Young explorers from SDA Elementary School dove into a hands-on farm adventure, guessing vegetables by touch and matching flowers to future fruits in a “gamified” lesson on fresh produce. Taiwan Technical Farm hosted first- and second-graders for the sensory day, dubbed “From Farm to Table.” Activities included the Flower […]
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Whipps meets University of Guam students, emphasizes purpose and public service
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (April 9, 2026) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. welcomed students from the University of Guam’s Public Administration program on Tuesday during a courtesy visit that focused on leadership, public service, and youth development. The group, accompanied by adjunct professor Maria Pangelinan, engaged the president with questions on topics ranging […]
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School Buses from Japan Embassy Transform Remote Students’ Lives, Cut Absenteeism
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR Palau — “The two 15-seat school buses provided through the GGP program have greatly improved access to education for students who live far from the school,” Embassy of Japan GGP Coordinator said during a recent follow-up visit to Ngaraard Elementary School. The two 15-seat school buses provided through the GGP program […]
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Ngchesar Inaugurates 12th Government, Sets Priorities on Roads, Housing, Education and Tourism
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Ngchesar State officially inaugurated its 12th government Thursday, with newly elected leaders pledging to focus on infrastructure, housing, education and tourism development for the community. Ngchesar State inaugurates its 12th Government, with new Governor Jackson Doktok, Floor Leader Felicia Watanabe and witnessed by President Whipps Jr. […]
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Koror Elementary Students Celebrate New Playground Built Through Local and Global Collaboration
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Jan. 21, 2026) — A new playground opened last week at Koror Elementary School, giving students a safer and more durable place to play after years of wear and tear rendered the previous structure unsafe. A new playground opened last week at Koror Elementary School, giving students a safer and […]
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Palauan students awarded scholarships for JSA Summer programs
Outstanding Palauan High School students were awarded the 2018 Department of Interior Scholarships for the JSA Summer programs. The U.S. Department of the Interior and The Junior Statesmen Foundation recently announced the winners of scholarships to the 2018 Junior Statesmen Summer School. [restrict] The scholarships, funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular […]