U.S. Embassy Christmas Day Closure
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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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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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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U.S. Announces Indo-Pacific Strategy
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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In Memory of Koror State Paramount Chief Ibedul Yutaka Gibbons
Enhancing US-Palau Relations Through Play Time!
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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Secretary of State Antony Blinken Meets with President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr.
U.S. Navy and Palau Forces Build on Long-standing Friendship
Honoring Palau’s U.S. Military Veterans for their Legacy of Service
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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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Representatives Host Republic of Palau President for Joint Committee Meeting
U.S. Embassy Consular Affairs Temporary Reduced Hours
USAID Provides 100,000.00 in Emergency Funds to Palau
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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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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Meet America’s New Secretary of State: Antony Blinken
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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Operation Christmas Drop 2020
Statement from U.S. Embassy Koror Ambassador Hennessey-Niland on IUU by the PRC at Helen Reef in Palau’s Marine Reserve
Pacific Air Force Press Release
Veterans Day 2020 Palau Events
US Pledges $200 Million to Pacific in 2020
US Military Lands C-130 on Newly Renovated Angaur Airfield in Palau
Partnering for Success: Task Force Koa Moana 20 to Palau’s COVID-FREE Borders
Celebrating 244 years of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
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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US Action Plan to Support International Response to COVID-19
Interior Invites Territories and Freely Associated States to Submit Requests for Funding under CARES Act
US & Palau Partnering in the Fight Against COVID-19
Palau Ministry of Health COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine Directive
Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland Swearing-In Ceremony
Swearing-In Ceremony, for Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland, 3/6/2020 Ambassador Hennessey-Niland Swearing-in
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Palau PUI Test Negative for COVID-19
Story Time That’s Out of This World!
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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US-Palau COVID19 Assistance
Newly Appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, John Hennessey-Niland with Palau Ambassador to the US, Hersey Kyota
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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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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Historic Visit to Arlington National Cemetary
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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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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International Cadet from Palau to the US Coast Guard Academy
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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TAP Grant Announcement Palau
8 Palauans Enlist in the United States Army
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’s Humanitarian Assistance Boat Handover Ceremony
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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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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