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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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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The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will re-open for regular business hours on December 27, 07:30-4:30 p.m
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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https://www.usaid.gov/humanitarian-assistance/palau Typhoon Surigae, locally known as Typhoon Bising, made landfall in Palau on April 16, 2021. USIAD is providing emergency assistance to support response efforts.
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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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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: “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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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 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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Swearing-In Ceremony, for Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland, 3/6/2020 Ambassador Hennessey-Niland Swearing-in
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What’s better than Story Time at the Local Library? How About a Real Astronaut Reading to Your Children From Space! Check this Out! StoryTimeInSpace
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This special Chronicle collection includes our best advice guides and opinion pieces on online learning, to help faculty and staff members make the adjustment if that time comes. Moving Online Now
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Ambassador Hersey Kyota Poses for a Picture with the newly Appointed U.S Ambassador to the Republic of Palau John Hennessey Niland at his Swearing-in Ceremony at U.S State Department Today March 6, 2020.
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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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The Republic of Palau, The Federated States of Micronesia and The Marshall Island President’s make a Historical First Triple Heads of State Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetary
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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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Saxon Shay Isim, United States Coast Guard Academy Scholarship Recipient, is the 18 year old son of Rsei and Reina Yano Isim. Parents are from Koror and Melekeok. Saxon recently graduated from Father Duenas Memorial School in Guam Saxon Shay Isim
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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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The United States is grateful to these brave men and women for their service in defense of our shared values and freedoms. Congratulations Recruits- Xye-Rhe Asanuma, Shy Meltel, Gellie Obak, Ibuuch Rechelulk, Malaki Sumor, Jayvee Anastacio, Stean Blelas, and Mahealani Adelbai.
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Ambassador Amy Hyatt and Minister Charles Obichang finalize the Ambassador’s Humanitarian Assistance Boat Handover Ceremony from the US Government to the Republic of Palau with a Hand Shake and Boat Key Exchange
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“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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Ambassador Hyatt and Minister of State Faustina Rehuher Marugg get the festivities started with the cutting of the cake
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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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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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