AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTravel & Tourism: Australian visitation to Palau jumped 87% year-on-year (Jan–May), and Qantas is doubling its direct “Palau Paradise Express” flights from Brisbane to make a four-day reef getaway easier, with service locked in until Nov 2027. Education & People-to-people: Taiwan Youth Ambassadors wrapped up a two-week Palau visit focused on community exchanges, meeting elders, and exploring the Rock Islands. Diplomacy (Palau–Taiwan): Palau’s new ambassador, Gaafar J. Uherbelau, presented credentials to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, with both sides highlighting cooperation in education, health, and capacity building. Local Education: Palau Community College’s president, Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, will stay on through April 2029 after the Board of Trustees extended his tenure. Public Health: Consumers in Palau are raising food-safety concerns after finding hair, plastic, and a bandage in ready-made meals, prompting calls for clearer reporting and stronger monitoring. Regional Ocean Stewardship: Pacific leaders discussed how the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) can protect biodiversity beyond national waters using science, Indigenous knowledge, and ocean traditions.
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