Author: TMC Palau

[Source: OFC Pro League] Ryan Feutz’s stoppage-time header broke Extra Bula FC hearts in a 1-0 defeat in the OFC Pro League, after they battled bravely for over an hour with 10 men following Setareki Hughes’ red card. Despite being a man down, Bula FC created the better chances in the second half but couldn’t find the breakthrough, with Scott Wara and Gabiriele Matanisiga both going close. The Fijian side were ultimately punished late on as South Island United struck in the dying minutes to seal all three points. The result is a serious blow to Bula FC’s semi-final hopes,…

As the holiday season approaches and many across the Pacific face a cost-of-living crisis, the last thing you want to be asked by your boss is to work for free in the new year.Well, Palau’s government has issued a notice asking government workers…to volunteer eight hours of labour per week, which may or may not be paid in the future.FEATURED:Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Junior Source link

[Photo: FILE] Empowering young people with knowledge of history is a key focus of this year’s Girmit commemorations. Multi-Ethnic Affairs Permanent Secretary Dr Vinesh Kumar says young people must understand the journey and sacrifices of the Girmit generation to appreciate the opportunities they have today. He warns that many youths growing up in a modern digital environment risk losing connection with the past if efforts are not made to keep history alive. Dr Kumar says the Ministry is actively engaging youth with activities designed to make history more meaningful and relatable.Article continues after advertisement “It is very important for us…

Palau d’Esports L’Illa in Benidorm hosted the 14th annual Christmas Sports, Leisure, and Recreation Fair this morning. This event, aimed at 6th-grade students from all the municipality’s schools, took place before the Christmas holidays and was attended by nearly a thousand students aged 10 and 11. The fair began at 9:30 a.m. and continued until 1:00 p.m., during which time the students enjoyed a wide variety of recreational and sporting activities. Benidorm City Council’s Sports Councillor, Javier Jordá, and the Education Councillor, Maite Moreno, travelled to Palau along with other members of the local government to support the students in…

Australia has stepped in with $48 million in targeted budget support to help Fiji manage rising fuel costs and supply pressures, as global energy markets remain volatile. Speaking at a press briefing in Suva, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the funding is aimed at easing the immediate impact of fuel price shocks while strengthening Fiji’s role as a regional fuel hub. She acknowledged that Fiji and the wider Pacific are being disproportionately affected by global disruptions, particularly due to tensions in the Middle East. “Australia will provide 30 million Australian dollars in targeted budget support to assist with Fiji’s…

Next Friday 10 October at 8.30pm, the Palau Blaugrana will open its doors for the first official game of the 2025/26, a EuroLeague clash with Valencia Basket.To celebrate the return, members, season-ticket holders and fans will have the chance to enjoy a unique experience. The club is organising a knockout tournament that promises a thrilling day packed with excitement. How it works The tournament will begin at 5.00pm outside the Sala París and features 16 teams of three players, with the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals all taking place before tip-off in the EuroLeague clash, while the grand final…

November 3, 2023, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Starlink logo is displayed on a smartphone screen Photo: 123RF Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea’s chief ombudsman says they will appeal the decision to allow Starlink to operate in the country. The satellite-based internet service was officially allowed last week. Starlink has been trying to break into the PNG market for more than three years. The Ombudsman Commission kept the government tied up in court for most of it, making them unable to grant operating licenses – until this week. But local media reports Commissioner Richard Pagen saying that given…

[Source:Bula FC/Facebook] Fiji’s Bula FC carries momentum into the Leaders Group of the OFC Pro League and the closing stages of the season after a successful home round in Ba. Coach Stephane Auvray says it’s been good and it’s only going to get better for them. He says they’re happy to be in the top three and now it’s a new competition, the regular season is done, and moving to the play-offs, they’ll do their best and see what happens. They may have been the only Melanesian side to qualify for the Leaders Group, but Bula FC have the tools to…

The celebration of the centenary of John Coltrane, born on September 23, 1926, is the starting point for the meeting of two iconic figures of contemporary jazz: Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves. The saxophonist and the vocalist have taken as their reference a very special recording in Coltrane’s discography, the one he co-starred in with vocalist Johnny Hartman (1963). It is undoubtedly not one of the saxophonist’s canonical albums like A Love Supreme, but it is the unquestionable soundtrack for many people who have sought comfort more than once in the tenderness of Hartman’s voice alongside Coltrane. The challenge for…

[Photo: FILE] Work must never cost a person their peace of mind, their dignity, their health, or their life. That is the stark warning from Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Muniappa Goundar, who says workplaces across the country are ignoring a growing mental health crisis. Goundar says psychosocial safety is not a slogan; it is a cry for justice and a call to action. He warns that while attention is given to physical safety, the real damage is often invisible.Article continues after advertisement “Stress, burnout, bullying, job insecurity, and emotional exhaustion are what we call the hidden injuries of modern…