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◆Japan hands over GGP Grant for Bethania High School
On Friday, May 17, 2013, Ambassador of Japan Yoshiyuki Sadaoka formally handed over the reconstructed gymnasium to Bethania High School (BHS). The Handing Over Ceremony was held at the newly built BHS gymnasium in Ulimang, Ngaraard, along with the Commencement. The ceremony to hand over the gymnasium to the BHS was attended by the President of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr., Ngaraad Governer Laurentino Ulechong, Bethania High School Board Chairman Dr. Caleb Otto. Attendees for the Commencement were also present.
Through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP), the BHS gymnasium was reconstructed in the total cost of $120,459. A roof was constructed above the existing basketball court, in order to enable physical education classes and other school events for students regardless of extreme heat or rain. By increasing the opportunity to have sports activities, it is expected to promote student’s health in school life. Furthermore, the constructions of the gymnasium projects are implemented for the community to benefit at the same time. Therefore, it is expected that approximately 400 residents in Ngaraard State would also benefit from the BHS gymnasium.
BHS is the third school to receive GGP funding for its gymnasium after Koror Elementary School in 2006 and Palau Mission Academy in 2012.
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