Today at the U.S. Embassy in Koror, Palau, the United States Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr., and Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland previewed state-of-the-art infrastructure which will make the embassy the first net zero United States mission in the world. A new solar array will provide 100 percent of the embassy’s power …
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Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For minor passport applicants under the age of 16 who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135 USD. For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130 USD. For adults who must apply in person using Form …
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For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supported capacity building efforts in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, which in turn helped to secure $10.4 million in climate change-related grants from the Green Climate Fund …
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet are participating in security cooperation events with several partner nations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility while embarked on the USNS Stockham (T-AK 3017) from October to December 2018 as part of Task Force Koa Moana. The task-organized U.S. …
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On September 19, 2018, U.S. Ambassador Amy Hyatt and Minister of Finance Elbuchel Sadang signed the 15-year Compact Review Agreement Amendments, bringing into force the U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, a process which began in 2010. The signing consummates the first 15-year review and amendment process as provided for under the Compact of Free Association (Compact), …
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73 years after the Battle of Peleliu, WWII Veteran, Winfred Wise, Returns to Palau. Accompanied by his family and friends Winfred received a warm welcome at a reception hosted by Ambassador Amy Hyatt. Present to greet Mr. Wise were Veterans living in Palau, former Peace Corp members, Civic Action Team,OIC, Lt. Joe Franklin, as well …
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PCS will implement the Reviving Traditional Croplands to Improve Community Climate Resilience project. This project will revive neglected taro patches and the traditional soil conservation and watershed management practices that go with taro cultivation; thus, increasing food, environmental, and economic security of rural communities. HOPE will implement the Improving Community Climate Resilience in Micronesia …
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On March 17, 2015, a multi-lateral conference was held on Guam regarding increasing Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing in the Micronesian States of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Palau (ROP). Participants included the U.S. Department of State, American Embassy Kolonia, American Embassy Koror, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. military, Australian …
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The Pacific islands are steadfast friends and neighbors of the United States, and positive relations with the Pacific region are an enduring U.S. foreign policy priority. The United States shares the values and aspirations of its Pacific neighbors, and its ties to the Pacific island countries are deep and long-standing. Counselor to the President John …
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