Author: TMC Palau
[Photo: FILE] Protecting Fiji’s marine environment will require stronger partnerships between government, businesses and communities to tackle marine litter and plastic pollution. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change supported the 2026 Suzuki Clean Ocean Campaign along Queen Elizabeth Drive today by providing recyclable bags for the coastal clean-up. Environment and Climate Change Minister Lynda Tabuya says clean-up campaigns are important, but long-term solutions must focus on stopping waste from entering the environment in the first place. She says responsible waste management, recycling and changes in community behaviour are essential to reducing marine pollution.Article continues after advertisement Tabuya acknowledged the…
[Photo: FILE] Australia says Fiji’s priorities will guide any future support for drug rehabilitation as the country responds to the growing drug crisis. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says that they are ready to work with Fiji, but Fiji must identify the areas where support is most needed. She adds they do not want to dictate Fiji’s response, but will listen to the priorities identified by Fiji’s leaders, health officials and communities. Wong says the link between drug use and HIV is a serious concern, and Australia will continue working with Fiji to strengthen its health response.Article continues after…
[Photo: FILE] A man has been sentenced to 15 years and 10 months imprisonment for raping his daughter on four separate occasions. The Labasa High Court found him guilty of one count of sexual assault and four counts of rape. The offences occurred in 2022 when the victim was 12-years-old. The Court heard that the accused committed the first offence in June 2022 while the victim was sleeping at his brother’s house, covering her mouth when she tried to shout.Article continues after advertisement He committed similar offences in August and October 2022, and again in April 2023 after moving back…
[Source: Reuters] Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw coastal strike drills during annual war games, boarding a fast attack missile boat and watching the deployment of low-flying attack drones to simulate beating off a Chinese assault. Taiwan kicked off the Han Kuang exercises on Wednesday. Lasting 10 days, the drills focus on Taiwan’s combat readiness against a potential invasion by China, which regards the democratically governed island as its own territory and has vowed to bring it under its control, by force if necessary. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims. Lai boarded a fast attack missile boat at a navy base…
[Source: CNN Entertainment] Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease,” Simon’s statement on Monday read. The singer, 83, had been experiencing arthritis in one of her hips and both her knees, resulting in replacement surgeries for those three joints. But her mobility continued to decline.…
[Photo: FILE] A pharmacist is calling for a clear pathway in Fiji’s pharmacy laws for refugees with overseas qualifications. The issue was raised during public consultations on the review of the Pharmacy Act and registration regulations. The pharmacist, who has refugee status and is studying locally, says refugees face uncertainty because current laws do not clearly state how they can register. He stresses the proposal is not to bypass examinations, internships, or other registration requirements.Article continues after advertisement Instead, he wants the law to outline the steps refugees must take to have qualifications assessed and, if required, complete further training…
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te (2nd-L) and Defence Minister Wellington Koo (3rd-L) inspect a drone operation at a navy base during annual Han Kuang military exercise in Kaohsiung, August 8, 2026. (AFP Photo) August 08, 2026 10:58 AM GMT+03:00 Taiwan will attend this month’s Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau after being excluded from last year’s gathering, a regional official said Friday.The Aug. 30-Sept. 4 meeting will bring together Pacific Island leaders, with Taiwan participating as an important development partner to the region.“Taiwan is a very important development partner. It is not a dialogue partner, however it engages with members…
Suva Grammar School emerged as the final side to join the Vodafone Deans Trophy Under-18 semi-finals after beating Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute 23-7 at the HFC Bank Stadium this evening. After taking a strong 15-00 lead by half-time, they held their line well against the western giant, who only managed to score once in […] Source link
The Guam men’s volleyball team delivered another impressive performance Friday at the UOG Calvo Field House, defeating Palau in straight sets, 25-12, 25-23, 25-10 to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships.Guam needed to win to get the #2 seed of Pool A. Now they have the undaunting task of facing Pool B’s top ranked Australia team in the semis on Saturday at 8:15 p.m.Friday night in front of a big crowd, Guam showcased its intensity throughout the match, dominating the opening set, battling through a competitive second, and closing out the match with a demanding performance…
Lelean Memorial School has marched into Vodafone Deans Trophy U18 semi finals after overcoming a determined Ratu Navula College, 26-5 in their quarter finals match this afternoon. Lelean dominated every aspects of the game from the start as they held onto a 10-0 lead at halftime following a successful penalty kick at goal and a converted try. That dominance continued in the second spell as they scored a further 16 points through two unconverted tries and two penalty kicks at goal. Ratu Navula finally managed to score a consolation try after the full time footer sounded.Article continues after advertisement Source…