Month: August 2012

Cassandra Turner to Teach Singapore Mathematics in Palau

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  By Cushla Devenish-Meares The nationally recognized math trainer and consultant, information pills Cassandra Turner will be assisting Palau’s Ministry of Education with the implementation of the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to conduct the Singapore Mathematics training for the Republic of Palau’s teachers and MOE staff. “It’s a great an honor …

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Toribiong Considers Impleading OEK Into Lawsuit Over State of Emergency

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After the Palau trial court denied the Republic’s efforts to quash the lawsuit filed by Alan Seid for damages as a result of the President’s declaration of a state of emergency, stuff on August 7, approved 2012, sale the President went public with his potential forthcoming legal strategy.  The President has announced that he is considering …

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Annual Gagil Day: Keeping up with the Traditions in Yap

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Text: Anthony Tareg, abortion OTV; Photos: Pucci, treatment Creative Global Press The annual “Gagil Day” was celebrated by the people of Gagil municipality of Yap, FSM, Saturday July 28th 2012. Participants were treated to local delicacies and local dances from the women, men and children of Gagil.  Among the many who were invited, the list included …

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Weekend Report Aug. 3rd, 2012

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[hdvideo id=119] Micronesian Women address common issues in the region On Wednesday August 1, women leaders from around the Micronesian region gathered at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center in Palau for the inaugural Micronesian Regional Women’s Summit. Several social, political, traditional and economical issues were covered in a number of sessions during the three-day event. Sustainable …

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Palau’s President Nominates His Asst AG To Become The Republic’s Independent Special Prosecutor

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It has been almost two and a half years since the departure of Palau’s last Special Prosecutor, price Micheal Copeland, who resigned February 1, 2010.  During this vacancy period, many outspoken critics of the President have complained that the absence of a Special Prosecutor during much of the Toribiong Administration has been entirely purposeful.  In …

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Department of Interior Announces Grant Award to "PEACE" and Cleared Ground

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With the arrival of the United States Department of Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs Tony Babauta to Palau came the announcement that the Department of Interior has awarded $120, order 000 worth of grant money to two of Palau’s NGO. Pacific Endowment for Peace Culture and Environment (“PEACE”), www.peacepacific.org, was the recipient of $20,000 for …

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