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Date Posted: Dec 09, 2024
News: Palau
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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 College celebrates first 4-year degree program and new science building; nation prepares to build new K-12 school in Ngchesar

Palau is celebrating major milestones in education, with Palau Community College launching its first four-year degree program and the government moving ahead with plans for a new K-12 school in Ngchesar.

Uncertainty on mail via US Postal Service to the islands

Due to potential tariffs on the contents of mail to the U.S., and no policy on how any tariff would be levied or paid, various countries are declining to mail parcels to the U.S.

Qantas Airlines extends Brisbane Koror flight through 2026

Qantas has extended its weekly direct flights between Brisbane and Koror for another year to December 2026 following the success of the route which Qantas commenced in December 2024.

NAVFAC outlines proposed $12M Peleliu dock project

There will be an increase of about 25 U.S. military personnel during the repair and reconstruction of the Peleliu South Dock, Naval Facilities and Engineering Command planners reassured citizens of Peleliu during an Aug. 14 meeting held in Koror.

Power to the people