. Masato Kanda to take the helm of ADB News: Federated States of Micronesia, Japan, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Dec 09, 2024 Share this News Masato Kanda to take the helm of ADB Masato Kanda, the current special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, was elected by unanimous vote to lead the Asian Development Bank.
. Power to the people News: Palau Posted on: Dec 09, 2024 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.
. Palau, Taiwan celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations amid regional tension News: Guam, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Dec 06, 2024 Share this News Palau, Taiwan celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations amid regional tension Palau and Taiwan presidents discussed several key initiatives aimed at strengthening their partnership during a two-day visit to Palau by President Lai Ching-te.
. Taiwan president receives warm welcome in the islands News: Guam, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Dec 04, 2024 Share this News Taiwan president receives warm welcome in the islands Taiwan president Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam on Dec. 4, no doubt buoyed by a warm welcome in Hawaii and the Marshall Islands on his way to the territory.
. A real Christmas story from the islands News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau Posted on: Nov 26, 2024 Share this News A real Christmas story from the islands The Christmas Drop is a famous annual event, where personnel aboard a C-130J Super Hercules execute low altitude drops that send welcome gifts down to the remote islands of the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
. News roundup for the region News: Guam, Japan, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Nov 25, 2024 Share this News News roundup for the region The Journal brings you a variety of news from around the islands, keeping you up to date with developments around the Asia Pacific region.
. Palau inauguration set for Jan. 16 News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Nov 19, 2024 Share this News Palau inauguration set for Jan. 16 Palau's presidential inauguration is set for Jan. 16 with the incumbent president securing another term while the former vice president has reclaimed his old role.
. International leader to visit the islands News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Nov 18, 2024 Share this News International leader to visit the islands There is no end to the leaders from the political realm that visit the islands.
. Tropical storm disrupts flights; business to reopen News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Japan, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Nov 13, 2024 Share this News Tropical storm disrupts flights; business to reopen Tropical Storm Yan-Mi caused flight disruptions as it passed south of Guam Wednesday morning.
. Tourism arrivals still fall short of 2019 numbers News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Nov 11, 2024 Share this News Tourism arrivals still fall short of 2019 numbers Visitor arrivals are low in the region, with nowhere to go but up.