Oceania Palau The Kensing II health ship was heartily welcomed; larger and better-equipped, it replaces the previous one in bringing healthcare to residents of Palau’s most remote islands
Oceania Palau A new law was enacted to improve support and services for persons with disabilities in Palau, establishing an Office for Persons with Disabilities and requiring the development of a comprehensive national policy
Oceania Palau The Peace Corps programme will be reinstated in Palau with agreement formalised between Minister Caleb Udui Jr. and US Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn
Oceania Palau All schools will be closed on 12 September due to a monsoon wave that will bring heavy rain and strong winds upon decision of the National Emergency Management Office
Oceania Palau The number of tourists visiting Palau in July decreased compared to the month of June 2024; there was a drop in tourists from the United States and Canada, while Chinese tourists remained in the lead
Oceania Palau The Palau Fellowship Award 2024 internship programme saw 29 students accepted this summer; 22 of them successfully completed their internship
Oceania Palau The increase in drug-related crimes and thefts has led Palau's law enforcement leadership to sound an alarm during Eco Paradise FM's 'MOJ Family Hour' programme
Oceania Palau The government is struggling to manage the influx of solar energy and is asking neighbouring countries to suspend new solar projects, President Surangel Whipps said
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
Oceania Palau Travellers at Palau International Airport can now access the recently opened new 680 VIP Lounge in the departure area