Author: TMC Palau
[Source: Reuters] At least 18 coal miners were killed after an explosion buried parts of a mining complex in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Balochistan government said. A rescue operation is still underway to find and recover the remaining 14 trapped miners, the government said in a statement. Shoaib Nosherwani, Balochistan’s minister for mines and mineral development, earlier told Reuters that 36 people were in the collapsed part of the complex at the time of the explosion. Of them, 25 were missing late on Thursday night, he said.Article continues after advertisement Rescue efforts were under way at a depth of 4,000…
Overview: Walton Jamboi Rechemang emerged as the unofficial winner of Ngeremlengui State’s special election, earning a decisive majority of votes to fill the vacant Legislator-at-Large seat for the remainder of the current legislative term. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 31, 2026)— Walton Jamboi Rechemang is the official winner of the special election held to fill the vacant Legislator-at-Large seat in Ngeremlengui State, securing a commanding lead over two other candidates. Walton Jamboi Rechemang. Photo credit: Rechemang FB page. Official election results show Rechemang receiving 161 of the 237 votes cast. Ongerang Rengiil finished second with 52 votes, while James…
[Photo: File] A murder charge against a 48-year-old woman accused over a fatal Christmas Eve fire in Samabula has come under scrutiny in the High Court. Justice Daniel Goundar questioned the State on why Reana Devi Chand was charged with murder instead of arson during her latest court appearance. Chand appeared before Justice Goundar today and was further remanded in custody. She is accused of intentionally setting fire to a flat on Levuka Street, Samabula, on Christmas Eve last year, killing a 19-year-old woman who was trapped inside the house.Article continues after advertisement The State alleges the fire was started…
Overview: Residents are being urged to stay out of the water around Malakal after a sewage pipeline beneath the Minatobashi bridge was accidentally damaged during bridge construction. PPUC has prohibited swimming and all other water activities in the affected area until further notice. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 30, 2026)— Swimming and all other water activities have been temporarily prohibited in waters stretching from the former CIP office to Happy Landing, Long Island Park and Ice Box Park in Malakal area of Koror after a sewage pipeline beneath the Minatobashi bridge was accidentally damaged during construction of the new…
[Photo: File] Rising fibre-optic cable costs are putting network expansion and connectivity growth across the Asia-Pacific region under pressure. Fibre Network Council APAC Board Director Andrew Bond-Webster says growing demand from artificial intelligence and large-scale data centres is contributing to a global cableshortage. He highlights that geopolitical issues and increased demand have pushed up fibre prices, affecting the availability and cost of network infrastructure. Bond-Webster says the shortage is creating challenges for fibre-to-the-home network expansion, particularly in lower-income and emerging markets. He adds that the impact on subscriber numbers and network build-out rates will become clearer over the next 12…
Overview: Poor government record-keeping continues to affect Pacific communities in New Zealand, undermining access to healthcare, justice and identity, according to the country’s Chief Archivist. While some agencies have improved their information management, officials say stronger recordkeeping remains essential to rebuilding public trust and ensuring better services for Pasifika. WELLINGTON, 30 JULY 2026 (PMN)—Poor government record-keeping is continuing with missing or poorly managed information affecting everything from people’s identity to healthcare and access to justice, New Zealand’s Chief Archivist says. Speaking on PMN’s Pacific Mornings, Anahera Morehu said good record-keeping is not just about paperwork, it has a direct impact…
Overview: Poor government record-keeping continues to affect Pacific communities in New Zealand, undermining access to healthcare, justice and identity, according to the country’s Chief Archivist. While some agencies have improved their information management, officials say stronger recordkeeping remains essential to rebuilding public trust and ensuring better services for Pasifika. WELLINGTON, 30 JULY 2026 (PMN)—Poor government record-keeping is continuing with missing or poorly managed information affecting everything from people’s identity to healthcare and access to justice, New Zealand’s Chief Archivist says. Speaking on PMN’s Pacific Mornings, Anahera Morehu said good record-keeping is not just about paperwork, it has a direct impact…
Overview: Longtime Palauan physician Dr. Victor Yano has been medivaced to Manila for emergency medical care after falling ill at his home in Airai. The news has shaken many Palauans who have relied on Dr. Yano as their trusted family physician for decades, with prayers and well-wishes pouring in for his recovery. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Dr. Victor Yano, one of Palau’s most respected physicians and longtime healthcare leaders, was medivaced to Manila on Wednesday, July 29, for emergency medical treatment after falling ill at his home in Oikull, Airai. Yano became ill on Tuesday and was taken…
[Photo: File] The proposed Public Health Amendment Bill is failing to address some of the country’s biggest health challenges. This, according to the University of Fiji. Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs, University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem warned the legislation is outdated andlacks a clear vision for modern public health. She said the bill does not clearly explain its purpose or what it aims to achieve. “So the purpose of the bill is really important and this is where I think it’s the most radical thing that we could propose right at this moment in…
Overview: Customs and narcotics officers intercepted a California package containing more than 100 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside silicone sealant tubes, leading to felony charges against a 38-year-old Palau man accused of attempting to import and traffic the drug. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — A 38-year-old man has been charged with attempted importation and trafficking of methamphetamine after customs and narcotics officers intercepted a package from California containing more than 100 grams of meth concealed inside silicone sealant tubes. Dexter Dbrikt Sadang faces three felony charges in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court. Prosecutors allege he knowingly…