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Date Posted: Dec 09, 2024
News: Palau
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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

Palau and the U.S. agree on hospital, pension aid and third-country nationals in Palau

On Dec. 24, Palau and the United States signed two memorandums of understanding that will see Washington expand support for Palau’s health, security, pensions and education infrastructure, and an agreement for Palau to accept up to 75 third country nationals who entered the U.S. without authorization but have no known criminal history.

Cavill: Micronesia poised for cruise-based tourism

Hugh Cavill, director of government affairs for the Cruise Lines International Association, said Micronesia is positioned well for cruise-based tourism.

Philippine Airlines will launch new flights to three of the islands in Micronesia in the coming weeks

The launch of additional PAL flights will not only add to the airline’s expansion into the Micronesia region, but will allow passengers direct flights with the airline, rather than any transit in Guam or Tokyo.

Longtime shipping executive William Keldermans passes away

William M. Keldermans, for many years the general manager of Palau Shipping Co., passed away Oct. 27, according to Palau Shipping.

Power to the people