AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. renewed calls for a moratorium and precautionary pause on deep-sea mining at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, stressing the ocean as a “common heritage” and invoking Palau’s traditional bul practice to protect resources for recovery. Health & Community: Taiwan’s 16-member GRACE Practicum youth delegation wrapped up a 14-day public health mission in Palau with free screenings for diabetes, oral health, and chronic disease, building on growing Taiwan–Palau health cooperation. Food & Lifestyle: The Palau Conservation Society’s “Grow Local for a Healthy Palau” workshop series drew 50+ participants, with the latest session focusing on compost, soil, and portion-size nutrition to support healthier, more food-secure households. Sports: Team Palau started strong at the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships in Guam—women won their first two matches and men notched their first win—setting up key matches against host Guam. Aquaculture: PCC-CRE hatchery reported a rabbitfish breeding milestone: brood-stock spawned naturally for the first time, with larvae produced and fry distributed to local farmers to strengthen fingerling supply. Education & Culture: Palau appointed Taiwanese scholar Chen Kai-siang as a special adviser to the health minister, aiming to coordinate medical resources, training, and public health policy with Taiwan.
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