With Us Not For Us

On, March 21, World Down Syndrome Day, we support the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for full and effective participation of persons with disabilities- “With Us Not For Us” Get Informed: Click the Link to watch an informative video  about Down Syndrome:    With Us Not For Us- what-is-down-syndrome?  

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Professional Fellows Oceania

Apply now for the Professional Fellows Program Oceania (PFP Oceania) .   A six-week fellowship to build skills in growing regional entrepreneurship, business leadership, and workforce development.  Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by Cultural Vistas. Learn more & Apply Today  

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U.S. Embassy Scheduling of Consular Services

For Immediate Release September 19, 2022 Scheduling of Consular Services: American Citizen Services (ACS) & Non-immigrant Visas (NIV)  Due to the high volume of appointment requests for regular American Citizen Services and Non-Immigrant Visa application interviews, we are shifting our appointment booking to email.  To request an appointment, please email consularkoror@state.gov   and we will contact …

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U.S. Embassy Palau Resumption of Consular Services

Resumption of Consular Services Official On Tuesday, September 6, the U.S. Embassy will resume normal business hours for Consular Services. Consular Services will be available by appointment on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. For appointments, call (680) 587-2920 ext. 2900  

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022- Republic of Palau

In Observance of World Day Against Trafficking In Persons, The U.S. Embassy is committed to working with the Republic of Palau to help #EndHumanTrafficking. On this #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons, join the fight to #EndHumanTrafficking. Here are 20 ways to take action in your community: http://ow.ly/Eyq150JSFts @JTIP_State World Trafficking In Persons Report 2022

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Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland Tours USNS Mercy

KOROR, Palau (July 18, 2022) – John Hennessey-Niland, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, center left, poses for a photo with Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) and U.S. Embassy leadership aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while participating in a distinguished visitors tour in support of PP22. Now in its 17th …

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Celebrating World Tuna Day 2022

The U.S. made commitments at the Our Ocean 2022, which spanned the issue areas of the conference, including climate change, sustainable fisheries, sustainable blue economies, marine protected areas, maritime security, and marine pollution. Check out this link for a Fact Sheet on the Commitments made at the Our Ocean 2022. https://www.state.gov/united-states-announces…/   World Tuna Day Palau

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Message for U.S. Citizens – Passport Fees to Increase

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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Summit For Democracy: Galvanizing Hope and Action

  President Biden  pledged to host a December Summit for Democracy to reinforce the United States’ commitment to placing democracy and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy. The Summit for Democracy (S4D) is an opportunity to open a discussion to engage, listen, and speak honestly about the challenges facing democracy within the United States and abroad. It will provide …

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Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Koror, Palau

Location: Palau Event:  Consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Koror, including passport applications and visa interviews, will be temporarily suspended beginning September 7, 2021 for several weeks.  We are committed to resuming services as soon as possible. We encourage individuals requiring passport or visa services to visit the U.S. Embassy prior to September 1, …

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United States Continues Relief in the Aftermath of Surigae

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), airlifted plastic sheeting for shelter needs, kitchen sets, and other relief supplies — to save lives and meet the urgent needs of the Palau people in response to Typhoon Surigae.  Arriving in Palau from USAID’s warehouse in Miami, these airlifted supplies will support emergency response efforts for more than …

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USAID ASSISTS THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA AND PALAU TO SECURE $10.4 MILLION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION

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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Joint U.S. – Palau Statement on the “Clean Network”

  Republic of Palau President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach agree on the importance of securing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring safe technology supply chains based on internationally accepted digital trust standards. They express their commitment to protecting peoples’ personal data, companies’ intellectual property, and each country’s national security …

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Secretary Pompeo Statement On Storming of U.S. Capitol

Secretary Pompeo: “The storming of the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable. Lawlessness and rioting — here or around the world — is always unacceptable. I have travelled to many countries and always support the right of every human being to protest peacefully for their beliefs and their causes. But violence, putting at risk the safety …

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Absentee Voting for US Elections

U.S. Embassy Koror to send absentee ballots for U.S. Elections via Diplomatic Pouch on specific dates only U.S. Embassy Koror to send absentee ballots for U.S. Elections via Diplomatic Pouch on specific dates only. Return Your Completed, Signed Absentee Ballot for November 3: Some states in the U.S. allow you to return your completed absentee …

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The United States Continues to Lead the Global COVID-19 Response; Allocates Additional US $12 million for the Pacific Islands Region

The U.S. Embassy today announced the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) additional investment of $12 million to assist partner countries in the Pacific Islands region to prevent the spread and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. To date, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development …

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Historic Meeting of Presidents of the Freely Associated States and United States President Donald J. Trump

President Donald J. Trump, Meets with the President of the Republic of Palau, Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Hilda C. Heine and President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David W. Panuelo (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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Koa Moana Team Meets with Local Local Press On US Indo-Pacific Exercises

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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U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement Consummated!

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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Operation Christmas Drop 2017

Ambassador Hyatt takes part in the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, the Department of Defense’s longest recurring humanitarian mission, packaging and delivering food, tools and toys to more than 50 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Common-Wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.

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Palau and FSM Students Study in the U.S.

“It was the first snow of the season, and while most Scranton students walked through campus unfazed, one student was quite literally jumping for joy. First-year student Bailechesel “OJ” Tumechub is from Palau, an island country of sunshine and palm trees, a place where the temperature averages from 76 degrees to 89 degrees throughout the …

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The Seventh Pacific Regional Search and Rescue 2017

The Seventh Pacific Regional Search and Rescue Workshop was held in Auckland, New Zealand, and jointly hosted and organized by the Government of New Zealand with support of the International Maritime Organization and Pacific Community. Attended by more than 110 representatives from 21 Pacific Island Countries and Territories and another 14 regional partners and observers …

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Ambassador Hyatt Honors Palauan Women’s Service in US military #BeBoldForChange

International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, celebrates the many contributions and achievements of women around the world. Here in the Republic of Palau, women have always stood as pillars of society and are empowered to protect the foundations of family, tradition, and culture. A woman’s contribution to Palauan society are highly valued. Many women have ventured …

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