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Beyond the reef: Why Palau is more than just scuba diving
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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(Photo courtesy of Fish n Fins) What makes Palau truly unique? It’s not just the stunning diversity of its underwater ecosystem; it’s the deep commitment to preserving this natural wonder. Palau leads globally in conservation, driven by a...
Palau and New Zealand to work more closely on oceans and marine resources
TP+
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August 15, 2024
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Winston Peters / X New Zealand and Palau will cooperate more closely on oceans and marine resources, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says....
Nuclear energy is not a 'climate solution' for Pacific nations
Pacific Media Network
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OPINION: Boy, there is an extraordinary piece out from RNZ this week about Palau's President Sir Surangel Whipps Jr. advocating, get this, nuclear energy as a climate solution. Now, might I remind you, this is the leader of an island nation. And...
China urges US to recognize Lai's 'Taiwan independence' separatist nature as DPP reportedly seeks cooperation with Trump administration
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs The US insisted on arranging Lai's "transit" to offer platform for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, seriously violating the one-China principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués,...
Deepening frustrations among Pacific Island nations over climate inaction
World Socialist Web Site
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November 29, 2024
The UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22, took place as 2024 heads towards the hottest year in human history. Temperatures are expected to be 1.5 ºC (2.7 ºF) above pre-industrial levels this year, which...
TAPKIT Hydroponics: Transforming Urban Farming with Accessibility, Sustainability, and Innovation
Israel Agricultural
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December 9, 2024
Avner Shohet-CEO | avner@taprojects.com As global trends like farm-to-table dining, urban farming, and food security gain momentum, TAPKIT Hydroponics offers a groundbreaking solution that addresses these needs while remaining cost-effective and...
Aboard the Explorer mega yacht in Palau - one of the most luxurious liveaboard cruise ships in the world
The New Zealand Herald
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December 2, 2024
The Four Seasons proposal is for guests to feel like they are on their own yacht, relaxed amid an almost untouched setting. Among the accommodations, there are 10 comfortable 20 sq m suites, and a premium 46 sq m suite, with panoramic frontal...
Palau’s president says China is weaponising lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
The Indian Express
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August 16, 2024
Beijing weaponised tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, President Surangel Whipps Jr said. Palau, along with Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands,...
Palau’s president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Brandon Sun
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August 16, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, President Surangel Whipps Jr. told The Associated...
Top UN court tackles climate change in ‘most consequential case’ in its history
Courthouse News
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December 2, 2024
Small nations that say they're devastated by an environmental crisis they haven't caused hope an opinion from the International Court of Justice will force the global community to act. THE HAGUE, Netherlands (CN) — The highest court of the United...
Sunken Secrets of Palau - WWII Wrecks and the annual WREXPEDITION
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The Jake Seaplane, a Japanese Aichi E13A-1 reconnaissance aircraft (Fish ’n Fins) Palau’s waters conceal a compelling story—a tale of destruction and resilience, history and nature, past and present. Beneath the turquoise waves lie over 30...
How the climate crisis is affecting Pacific islanders' health
The Pacific Island Times
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November 24, 2024
For a country formed by 29 atolls scattered across the Western Pacific, the Marshall Islands is particularly vulnerable to the scourge of climate change—rising sea levels, saltwater contamination and uninhabitable islands. The U.S. Geological...
Palau hosts Historic Joint Conference for Pacific Islands Legislative groups
Island Times
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August 16, 2024
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau – Today marks the conclusion of the fourth Pacific Islands Parliament Group (PIPG) conference, which has been held in Palau since Wednesday. This year’s event is particularly significant as it is the...
Palau and TEPCO HD sign Agreement for Technical Cooperation
Island Times
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August 16, 2024
The Republic of Palau, through the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Infrastructure & Industries, the Palau Public Utilities Corporation and Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO HD), on Tuesday (August 13) signed a...
Marshall Islands and Palau lead charge on U.S. Tuna treaty amendments
Pacific News Service
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The Marshall Islands and Palau have signed the MOU for the U.S Tuna Treaty to apply the 2024 amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries between Pacific Island States and the U.S pending ratification of such amendments by all the Parties. Anthony M....
Rotary Club of Palau partners with Bureau of Environment for successful tree planting excursion focused on erosion control and habitat restoration
Island Times
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November 29, 2024
Airai, Republic of Palau, November 23, 2024 – Members of the Rotary Club of Palau, in partnership with the Bureau of Environment-Division of Forest, Land, and Water Management (DFLW), recently concluded a successful tree planting excursion aimed...
Australian defence vessel (ADV) reliant-inaugural visit to Palau
Island Times
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December 6, 2024
3 December 2024– His Excellency Surangel Whipps Jr, several senior government members, humanitarian agencies and media were invited aboard the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant on Tuesday 26 November. The ADV Reliant bolsters Australia’s...
Making a Healthier Palau Starts with Healthy Pets:
Island Times
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November 29, 2024
The Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), an animal care and advocacy in Palau since 2000, is encouraging pet owners to take advantage of its comprehensive services aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of pets. As PAWS prepares to celebrate...
5 Countries That May Disappear by 2050 Due to Climate Change
Greek Reporter
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November 29, 2024
Rice fields in Lao Cai, Vietnam. Credit: Chany Crystal – CC BY-ND 2.0 via Flickr. For decades, it has been widely acknowledged that climate change is a genuine threat with potentially catastrophic consequences for our planet. From the destruction...
Activists say US military expansion turning Palau into a 'target of war'
The Pacific Island Times
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November 21, 2024
Palau official meet with U.S. military officials to discuss potential defense sites in Palau. By Pacific Island Times News Staff The U.S. military’s presence in Palau is threatening to turn the Pacific nation into a potential battle zone again,...