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◆Japan hands over School Bus to Ngarchelong Elementary School
On Friday, December 6, 2013, Ambassador of Japan Kazuhiro Tajiri formally handed over the brand new Nissan 30 seater school bus to Ngarchelong Elementary School (NES). The Handing Over Ceremony was held at NES in Ngriil, Ngarchelong State. The ceremony was attended by Senator Arnold Oilouch, Delagate Marhence Madrangchar, Governor of Ngarchelong Browny Salvador, Director of Bureau of Education Emery Wenty, PTA Chairman Abraham Osima and NES Principal Pamela Swei. NES students and their parents were also present to witness the ceremony.
Through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), NES school bus was procured in the total cost of $101,045. The former school bus owned by the school for over 12 years, broke down and became unrepairable last year. The new bus will now ensure safe and reliable transportation of students and will allow their participation in extracurricular activities outside the state without transportation challenges.
In his remarks in the ceremony, Ambassador Tajiri conveyed his sincere sympathies for the people affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan and stated his hope for their soonest recovery. Having the school cafeteria damaged by the typhoon, NES is currently having classes half day. Ambassador also stated that the Government of Japan is currently seeking the possibilities of providing further assistance in repairing the typhoon affected schools with GGP.
NES is the eighth school to receive GGP funding for a school bus. The handed over bus is hoped to contribute to the further development of Ngarchelong Elementary School and its students.
◆Japan's GGP Grant for Ngarchelong Elementary School Signed
On Thursday, August 1st, 2013, Ambassador of Japan Yoshiyuki Sadaoka and Ngarchelong Elementary School Principal Pamela Swei, signed documents formally officializing a grant to procure a brand new 30 seat microbus to the school. The Signing Ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan in Ngerekebesang and was attended by Senator Raynold Oilouch, Senator Phillip Reklai, Delegate Marhence Madrangchar, Chief of School Management Mr. Sinton Soalablai and MOE Administrative Officer Philip Haruo.
The grant officialized is valued at $101,045 and is offered through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP). The former school bus owned by the school for over twelve years broke down and became unrepairable last year, and was let out a bus for temporary usage from the MOE. The bus to be procured will now ensure safe and reliable transportation of students and will allow their participation in extracurricular activities outside the state without transportation challenges.
The Ngarchelong Elementary School bus will be the eighth bus to be donated by the GGP. The brand new bus is expected to be procured and handed over later this year.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of August 1, 2013, the Embassy has signed 45 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, Health Care and Environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan and its GGP.
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