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"Local tour guide inspires Pohnpei State Senator Brian Etscheit to promote sustainable tourism in Micronesia”

Senator Brian P. Etscheit recently attended the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) meeting in Palau, where he expressed his mission to promote the warmth of One Micronesia and showcase the beautiful islands that are connected by pristine waters, offering diverse experiences in history, culture, and natural attractions.
Pohnpei the second biggest delegation comprises of Floor leader Senator Abraham, Madam Senator Lekka, Director of R&D Yamata,, Chief of Tourism Gallen, and Marketing Specialist Acer Apis.
First and foremost Senator Etscheit expressed his gratitude to the host country Palau highlighted by PVA and PATA's efforts to promote tourism through collaboration and cooperation. Senator Etscheit quoted a local tour guide named Malahi who stated that COVID had a negative impact on many lives also that the Environment was the only one that truly benefited from the Covid Pandemic because it had given nature a chance to recover and heal itself. This positive aspect of the pandemic serves as an opportunity for the tourism industry to promote sustainable tourism practices and conservation efforts.
T.H Etscheit's perspective of the PATA meeting showcases its commitment to promoting responsible tourism and economic development in the region. Through collaboration and cooperation with other industry professionals, T.H Etscheit and his delegation plan to develop a comprehensive tourism strategy that highlights the diverse experiences and attractions that # has to offer By moving forward and always remembering our history, our culture, our tradition, and our past so that we can ensure our future for the next generation. Especially our children’s generation and the next generations of children to come. This is the Island way.

04/05/2022

Flashback w/SOJA :)

"One of those unbelievable acts of serendipity. You got to watch the video to find out how legendary reggae band SOJA, came to lil ol' Palau to play a benef...

28/04/2022

A recent video produced on Climate Change in Angaur with the support of ABC Int’l Development, AUS Aid, SPREP.

03/11/2021

Troughs~

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November 4, 2021
Last month the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) sponsored a workshop for the Palau Media Council (PMC) to improve awareness efforts and information reporting strategies for disaster preparedness in the Republic of Palau.
The workshop was conducted in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting International Development weekly radio program “Pacific Prepared” which broadcasts across local radio stations in the Pacific, including the Palau Wave radio station.
In addition, as part of the workshop the PMC organized a tour of the Palau National Weather Service and the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) followed by a question and answer session on how their agencies provide support for one another.
This excursion also resulted in a deep discussion with NEMO, the Palau National Weather Service and the Palau Media Council on how to improve communication and disseminate information to the community in a timely and proper way.
The National Preparedness Month (held in September), Typhoon Surigae and the recent “false” siren test were one of the many topics discussed during this tour. Tune in to local channels OTV(ch.23), TMC(ch.38), Palau Wave Radio station (89.9) and their social media outlets for more stories on the disaster preparedness workshop.

16/04/2021

A 17-year old’s perspective on surviving the pandemic in a Covid-19 free nation

The tiny island nation of Palau is one of the few countries in the world that remains free of any suspected or confirmed Covid-19 cases. As one of the U.S. Freely Associated States, Palau has been receiving U.S. federal assistance during the pandemic, which includes the Covid-19 vaccination program known as Operation Warp Speed. To date, Palau has been able to fully vaccinate 46% of its 18,000+ population. Palau received its 5th batch of Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccines (8,400 doses) on April 8, 2021 and will continue to vaccinate all eligible adult residents starting April 19, 2021. Part of the population that anticipates receiving the vaccination is the country’s nearly 200 high school students of the graduating class of 2021. Bars Williams is one of those students who will graduate this year from Palau High School. She says she’ll get vaccinated after her 18th birthday, which happens to be next week – April 22nd. “I want to be vaccinated and look forward to traveling outside of Palau to continue my education. I originally planned to apply for colleges in the U.S. mainland, but due to the pandemic I changed my options to Hawaii, Asia and Palau Community College,” Bars noted. Like many other students her age, the global pandemic ruined her plans to take part in once in a lifetime scholastic activities like the Junior Statesmen of America Programs. Such experiences provide high school students with important leadership skills and confidence that they can take into their communities and educational and professional careers now and into the future. Like her older sister Rimuu did in 2012, Bars would have had the opportunity to attend a three-week summer school program on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, or Stanford where they develop a higher level of reading, writing, leadership, and speaking skills. Although the pandemic affected many in negative ways, Bars says her last two years of high school was fun and memorable since Palau remained free of the coronavirus and allowed for activities she enjoyed participating in such as volleyball, dance performances and youth group projects to carry on. Overall Bars said what was most challenging was that she had to adapt to online learning, a style of learning that was so new to her and her peers. Rimuu and Bars are the daughters of local Palauan artist Wilbur “Olu” Williams and Presiding Justice Kathleen M. Salii. Bars will be graduating from Palau High School with her fellow classmates on May 20th.

03/12/2020

MOH engaging the community on Dec. 3 at West Plaza Lebuu St. According to the Emergency Operation Committee Palau can expect to receive a vaccine in early 2021. The vaccine will consist of two shots that will naturally create antibodies to the COVID virus in your own body.