Oceania Palau 12-18 May 2024 has been designated as National Police Week in Palau upon proclamation by President Surangel Whipps Jr.: a week that honours and recognises the dedication and service of the 200 men and women who serve in the police force
Oceania Palau Delegate Vicky Kanai announced her decision to retire from politics to give opportunity to young Airai citizens, making her the only incumbent legislator to decide not to run again in the next general election in November 2024
Oceania Palau Clarissa Mobel was named Palau’s 2024 Teacher of the Year; she is teaching English from fourth- through eighth-grade teacher at Aimeliik Elementary School
Oceania Palau A particular phenomenon is occurring in the forests, with hundreds of uduiud trees turning grey, losing their leaves and dying in the last three years, according to a report by the Division of Forest, Land, and Water Management
Oceania Palau The Palau national landfill site, opened only 3 years ago in the state of Aimeliik, is filling up at an alarming rate: 7,4% of its capacity has been reached and projected life span of 25 years seems increasingly unlikely without significant intervention