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KONQER 2018 re-lives Yapese journey to obtain stone money from Palau

More surprises await the participants of this year’s KONQER in Palau but to get a better idea of this year’s biggest obstacle race event in the country, one should review a little bit of history as organizers revealed that the event will be based on the story of how the Yapese obtained their famous stone […]

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New park benches from Koror State spruce up night markets for families

The old Olbiil Era Kelulau Grounds received a makeover thanks to the initiative of the Koror State Government last week. The Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) says today, that the recent night market marked a milestone recently with the installation of   six new park benches provided by the Koror State Government, sprucing up the children playground […]

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PICRC, PVA, and Koror State Government ink MOU for coral reef rehabilitation

The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) represented by Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, Palau Visitor’s Authority (PVA) represented by Chairman of the Board Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl, and the Koror State Government (KSG) represented by Governor Franco Gibbons, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaborative coral reef and marine environment rehabilitation program.  The signing took place on […]

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Culture, environment and sports promoted

Two strategic events in Japan and Taiwan that are currently taking place will promote Palau’s culture, environment and sports potential. In Japan, the JATA Tourism Expo in Tokyo (September 20-23) and the Ilan Meihua Lake Triathlon (September 19-26). JATA Tourism Expo, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, is held at the Tokyo Big Sight, attracting […]

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