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USCGC Oliver Henry completes strategic patrol in Palauan waters, strengthening regional security and maritime partnerships
DVIDS - Georgia
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October 4, 2024
SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) completed a two-week patrol from Sept. 16 – 30, 2024, as part of Operation Rematau, contributing to maritime security, domain awareness and the enhancement of strategic partnerships...
'We must unite': Palau tells world leaders climate crisis 'a matter of life and death'
RNZ
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September 27, 2024
Palau's Vice-President Uduch Sengebau Senior speaking at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 26 September 2024. Photo: Screengrab / UN Web TV Palau's vice-president has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that...
‘We are the Pacific Ocean’ says Tonga’s PM in Palau
Pacific News Service
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Tonga’s Prime Minister has told the Our Ocean Conference in Palau that island communities encounter several multifaceted ocean challenges. Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni told 500 delegates from more that 80 nations “that we are small island...
Youth leaders inspire Palau’s Future at 30th Independence Day celebration
Island Times
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October 4, 2024
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – On October 1, 2024, the Reng Collective hosted a key event marking Palau’s 30th Independence Day at the Rubekul Belau Conference Room in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. Titled “Echoes of Independence: Palau National Youth...
Ngaraard Leadership Doubles Down on Concerns Over TACMOR Project, Calls for Permit Reversal and Independent Environmental Review
Island Times
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October 4, 2024
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Ngaraard, Palau – Governor Sharp Sakuma and the leadership of Ngaraard State has firmly opposed the recent decision by the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) to approve the earthmoving permit for the TACMOR...
President Lai thanks Palauan President and encourages investment
Radio Taiwan International
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September 27, 2024
President Lai Ching-te (middle, left) and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. (middle, right) attended the opening ceremony for the 30th annual meeting of the World Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung on Friday. (Photo: CNA) President Lai...
Guam National Guard attends 1st joint meeting with Palau
The Guam Daily Post
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PELELIU, Palau – A delegation from the Guam National Guard attended the 2024 United States-Republic of Palau Joint Committee Meeting in Peleliu from Sept. 16 to 17. Guam Guard delegates attended both as newly signed State Partnership Program...
Sea Of Opportunities At Global Nature Positive Summit
The National Tribune
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October 4, 2024
Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water The ocean will make a splash at next week’s Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney. The Summit program will feature elements highlighting the importance of the ocean for a nature positive...
Empowering the Zambaleño youth to be good stewards of nature
Subic Bay News
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October 5, 2024
We Filipinos are deeply intertwined with our country’s rich biodiversity and natural resources. From the food on our table to the livelihoods we depend on, our lives are intricately linked to the gifts we receive from nature. With that, it is our...
OIA announces $2.6M in CNRF to protect natural resources, biodiversity in Insular Areas
Saipan Tribune
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KOROR, Palau—The U.S. Department of the Interior’s assistant secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor announced $2,624,848 in grant awards under the Office of Insular Affairs’ Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative to...
World Green Economy Summit 2024 opens with focus on Climate change
Gulf Today
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Top dignitaries during the opening ceremony in Dubai on Wednesday. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the...
Savings Bond Platform Demonstration Held in Palau
Island Times
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October 1, 2024
By: Samatha Iyar: Koror, Palau – September 30, 2024 – A demonstration event for Palau’s new Savings Bond Platform took place at 1 p.m. in the Ulong Room of the West Plaza Lebuu Street. The event, which attracted key government officials and...
Tuvalu and Palau urge global action on Climate and Maritime decarbonisation at IMO
Pacific News Service
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On Tuvalu Independence Day, the Pacific nation is calling on the global community to act decisively and swiftly to address the pressing challenges of climate change and maritime decarbonisation. Speaking at the International Maritime Organisation...
Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda
RNZ
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October 10, 2024
By Stefan Armbruster, BenarNews President Hilda Heine at the 79th United Nations General Assembly with Marshall Islands diplomats, pictured on 24 September 2024. Photo: RMI Office of the President Marshall Islands was elected on Wednesday to sit...
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Visits Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji
US Agency for International Development (USAID) - Washington D.C.
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The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti: Last week, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman led an official delegation with representatives from the White House, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Interior,...
Diplomatic ally Palau speaks up for Taiwan at UN General Assembly
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 25, 2024
Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr has voiced support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN at the 79th UN General Assembly on Monday. Speaking at the general assembly’s Summit of the Future, Whipps said Taiwan has made “valuable contributions to...
United States Coast Guard, Republic of Palau deepen partnership at Joint Committee Meeting in Peleliu
DVIDS - Georgia
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September 29, 2024
PELELIU, Republic of Palau — The Republic of Palau and the United States reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared history at the Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held from September 13 to 18, 2024, in Peleliu, with participation from U.S....
Taiwan’s Special Envoy Presents President Lai’s Congratulatory Message at Palau’s 30th Anniversary of Independence
Island Times
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October 1, 2024
On September 29, 2024, Taiwan’s Special Envoy Ljaucu Zingrur, Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP), met with President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau to deliver a congratulatory letter from Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te. The meeting...
Cities and islands respond to climate change and health challenges
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 1, 2024
As climate change increasingly threatens public health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is working closely with Member States in the Western Pacific Region to strengthen climate resilience. At the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for...
Guam National Guard attends first Joint Committee Meeting with Palau
DVIDS - Georgia
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September 30, 2024
PELELIU, Palau – A delegation from the Guam National Guard attended the 2024 United States-Republic of Palau Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) in Peleliu, Sept. 16-17. Guam Guard delegates attended as both newly signed State Partnership Program (SPP)...