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Search Continues for Fisherman Missing from Fa’ala Palauli since Friday

Search Continues for Fisherman Missing from Fa’ala Palauli since Friday

Police rescue and FESA first responders are continuing the search for a 53 year-old father from Fa’ala Palauli in Savai’i who has been missing since Friday night. Family and community look out towards the search for missing father. Photo Credit:...

REnew Pacific grants now available to deliver off-grid renewable energy in Palau’s remote communities

REnew Pacific grants now available to deliver off-grid renewable energy in Palau’s remote communities

10 March 2025– The Australian Government’s REnew Pacific program has launched its first call for proposals for off-grid renewable energy solutions, offering an exciting opportunity to power remote communities in Palau with clean energy for...

Video Game Characters Who Could Win On Survivor

Video Game Characters Who Could Win On Survivor

Summary Survivor remains popular with a winning premise, evolving gameplay, and unique casts. Video game characters like Leon Kennedy and Lara Croft have skills that would excel on Survivor. Characters like Zarya and Shang Tsung possess attributes...

Palau seeks support for Airport expansion to Boost Security, Economy

Palau seeks support for Airport expansion to Boost Security, Economy

NGERULMUD (October 2022) — The Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) has adopted a resolution urging President Surangel Whipps Jr. to seek support from key allies, including the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and South Korea, for the expansion of...

Palau expected to have more Rain than Usual from January to March 2025

Palau expected to have more Rain than Usual from January to March 2025

Koror, Palau — Palau is likely to see more rain than usual from January to March 2025, according to the latest forecast from the Pacific Island Countries Advanced Seasonal Outlook (PICASO). Experts predict a 58% chance of above-normal rainfall...

Kanbawza Bank donates more than K 1700 billion to rebuild 7 schools damaged by natural disasters

Kanbawza Bank donates more than K 1700 billion to rebuild 7 schools damaged by natural disasters

KBZ staff were donating food, utensils and cash to flood victims at Ywa Tha Aye monastery in the west of Inle. Kanbawza Bank has donated more than K 1700 billion to rebuild seven schools damaged by natural disasters across the country during 2024....

It’s not all about the animals. San Diego Zoo, Safari Park win prestigious botanic gardens award.

It’s not all about the animals. San Diego Zoo, Safari Park win prestigious botanic gardens award.

While the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are best known for rare and endangered animals such as giant pandas, koalas and California condors, all that green and flowering stuff found around the parks’ combined 1,900 acres also has won accolades. The...

Taiwan, Palau discuss Renewable Energy Partnership

Taiwan, Palau discuss Renewable Energy Partnership

KOROR, Palau — The Taiwan Renewable & Clean Energy team and the Sustainable Tourism team, accompanied by Taiwan’s Ambassador Jessica Lee to Palau, met with President Surangel Whipps Jr. on March 4 to discuss expanding renewable energy initiatives...

USD 157 million Green Climate Fund grant aims to support Pacific Island tuna fisheries

USD 157 million Green Climate Fund grant aims to support Pacific Island tuna fisheries

Fourteen Pacific Island countries have received a USD 156.8 million (EUR 145.6 million) grant to respond to tuna stock shifts caused by climate change. The funding comes from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which has pledged USD 107 million (EUR...

Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism

Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism

UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...

Deep-sea explorer urges reconnection with Guam's marine environment

Deep-sea explorer urges reconnection with Guam's marine environment

A science communicator who recently explored the deep waters off Palau challenged Guam residents to reconnect with the ocean surrounding them during her presentation at the Guam Museum last week. Amanda Dedicatoria, who sailed aboard the research...

Why Palau should be your next dream destination - and why hotel & dive packages are the way to go

Why Palau should be your next dream destination - and why hotel & dive packages are the way to go

Picture this - crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life, lush jungles hiding ancient secrets, and pristine beaches that feel like they’re straight out of a postcard. Welcome to Palau, a tropical paradise nestled in the heart of the...

Natural Disaster Statistics 2024 – By Type, Country, Death Toll, Region, World Risk Index and Safety Measures

Natural Disaster Statistics 2024 – By Type, Country, Death Toll, Region, World Risk Index and Safety Measures

Natural Disaster Statistics 2024 – By Type, Country, Death Toll, Region, World Risk Index and Safety Measures August 18, 2024 — Introduction There has been a tremendous increase in natural disasters worldwide in the last two decades, along with...

The Palau Macaya of the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation will promote projects of reflection in relation to the great challenges of society

The Palau Macaya of the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation will promote projects of reflection in relation to the great challenges of society

The call for proposals, which will open on 25 March, aims to support reflection projects and will allocate a maximum of 15,000 euros to each selected initiative so that it can be carried out at the Palau Macaya of the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation between...

Pacific Islands focus: diplomatic relations, environmental disasters and concerns about cancer

Pacific Islands focus: diplomatic relations, environmental disasters and concerns about cancer

Introduction by Croakey: As we monitor Tropical Cyclone Alfred – expected to make landfall in south-east Queensland late on Thursday or early Friday – Fiji recovers from storm damage after category two Tropical Cyclone Rae passed the Lao Island...

Deep-sea mining needs clear rules before moving forward: Palau President

Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr has called on Pacific leaders to stop deep-sea mining (DSM) until we fully understand its effects on the ocean. Speaking at the Pacific Islands Forum Talanoa last week, Whipps stressed that mining should not...

Pacific nations set benchmarks for sustainability

Pacific nations set benchmarks for sustainability

Pacific leaders tackle the overfishing crisis with new commitments at the Honiara Summit 2025. With 37.7 per cent of global fish stocks overfished, leaders and experts push for stricter regulations, stronger enforcement, and enhanced scientific...

SDA 3rd Graders Explore Palau’s History and Nature at Belau National Museum

SDA 3rd Graders Explore Palau’s History and Nature at Belau National Museum

Third-grade students from the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Elementary School embarked on an educational journey at the Belau National Museum on February 25, immersing themselves in Palau’s rich history, culture, and natural environment. Guided by...

Whipps, Marcos Strengthen Palau-Philippines Ties on Climate, Fisheries, and Labor

Whipps, Marcos Strengthen Palau-Philippines Ties on Climate, Fisheries, and Labor

President Surangel Whipps has called for unity with the Philippines to tackle challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical issues. President Whipps was welcomed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday in Manila for a two-day...

Pacific islands to push for enhanced resource mobilisation at resumed biodiversity...

Pacific Islands will be sitting at the global negotiations table this week, calling for increased funding and support to conserve and protect our Pacific biodiversity. Following the suspension of the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the...

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