The Koror-Side Family Park was formally handed over to the Koror State Government (KSG) from the Palau National Government on September 6, 2019. The construction of the $730,000 park was funded by Palau stimulus grants assistance from the Republic of China – Taiwan through three construction phases beginning in 2013. The Koror-Side Family Park includes […]
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Miss Itab Ngirdimau crowned Miss Independence 2019
Palau’s first ever Miss Independence pageant was a show not to be missed. The 2019’s Miss Independence Winner is Itab S. Ngirdimau. Her confidence and self-love captured everyone’s hearts during the actual pageant held at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center on September 7. Miss Ngirdimau humbly thanked all those who had supported her especially her family […]
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PICRC staff participate in Accounting training
The Palau International Coral Reef Center believes strongly in hiring highly competent staff and investing in their continued professional development. Jenna Mersai and Lbong Walter, both under the Administration Department at PICRC, had the opportunity to participate in a professional development course offered by the Graduate School USA entitled “Accounting for Government Entities.” This course […]
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NEPC hosts Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Oceans
“Allow the Ocean to Sustain Us” was the theme of the Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Oceans hosted by the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) on Thursday, August 29. The theme was chosen because the ocean provides Palauans, and people living in Palau, with vital services such as food, transportation, and attraction for visitors. In order to […]
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Miss Independence: Showcasing Seven Palauan Beauties
Seven beautiful Palauan ladies will be vying for the crown in Palau’s first ever Miss Independence pageant to be held at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center on September 7. Pageantry has already evolved in such a way as to provide a venue for women empowerment and Palau’s Miss Independence pageant is not an exception. In fact, […]
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Petition to limit absentee voting continues
The petition to amend the constitution to limit absentee voting to Palauans who are away from the country continues to roll out and petitioners are expecting a total of 3,200 signatures after disseminating 32 petition sheets. Palauan citizen Tutii Chilton said that they need at least 25% of the registered voters to sign the petition […]