Hafa Adai & Welcome! ChST

Power to the people

> Previous Page

Date Posted: Dec 09, 2024
News: Palau
Share this News
Power to the people

The Palau Public Utilities Corp., with the help of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, are installing power poles in Babeldaob as part of the $20 million plus JICA Power Grid Upgrade Project. Work started in 2023 and is expected to completed by 2025. The objectives of the project are to contribute to improving power service to residents and support reduction of greenhouse gases. The effort would help stabilize the transmission system on Koror island and Babeldaob to smoothly transition between generator power and renewable solar energy. Photo by Oyaol Ngirairikl

Guam, Pacific nations respond to tsunami threat

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30 triggered tsunami advisories, watches and warnings in Guam and across the Pacific.

Palau leaders discuss U.S. request to host aslyum seekers

The United States is asking Palau to host third-country nationals who are currently in the United States seeking asylum. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. brought the request to the nation’s Congress, Olbiil Era Kelulau, on July 19 during a leadership meeting.

Palau President meets BOH leadership; visitor numbers continue to rise

Investment and financial education programs for Palauans were discussed during a meeting between President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., of Palau, and James C. Polk, president and chief banking officer of the Bank of Hawaii.

Three education leaders in the region announce future plans

Guam Community College will be looking for a new leader, since President Mary A.Y. Okada is leaving the college. The local Guam college joins two others in the region as having vacancies in their leadership positions.

Power to the people