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[Photo: FILE] The state has yet to file further disclosures and agreed facts in the case of a former Fiji Corrections Officer who is charged with the alleged murder of his de facto partner in Nakasi last year Epeli Laqeni is charged with one count of murder. It is alleged that he murdered his de facto partner in Nakasi between 3 and 5 September last year. He was arrested in September and later admitted to CWM Hospital for injuries allegedly sustained during the incident. The High Court also heard that his pre-trial matter is yet to be finalised.Article continues after…

Published December 4, 2025 5:27pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching a new flight service connecting Manila and Palau’s largest city, Koror.In a news release on Thursday, PAL said the Manila-Palau route will begin service on March 29, 2026 with twice-weekly flights.The airline said it is offering special introductory fares starting at $499 roundtrip economy base fare and $1,239 roundtrip business class base fare for booking until December 18, 2025, covering travel period beginning March 29, 2026 and beyond.PAL said the…

[Photo Supplied] Kesaia Sivo’s journey in Aerobic Gymnastics has been built on passion, discipline and a love for movement that started when she was just a child watching and dancing to music. The 11-year-old Suva gymnast, who trains with AeroGym Fiji under coach Josiemaraya Ryland, began her gymnastics journey in 2022 after discovering how much she enjoyed dance and expressive movement. That simple interest quickly grew into commitment, as Sivo embraced the sport and the challenges that came with learning new skills, routines, and techniques. “I started Aerobic Gymnastics in 2022. I joined because I love dancing and moving to…

Overview: As Pacific leaders gather in Port Moresby for the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting, a clear message is emerging: the region’s greatest challenge is no longer ideas, but delivery. From rising fuel costs to fragile supply chains, island nations are shifting focus toward scaling proven solutions that can strengthen resilience across the Pacific. By Ngeldei Tulop In the long stretches of ocean that separate island communities, the Pacific reveals its realities with quiet consistency. Distance is not just geography—it is cost, time, and vulnerability. It is reflected in the price of a single shipment of fuel…

Representatives from military branches across the United States Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. law enforcement, and Republic of Palau government attend the 2024 Mid-Joint Committee Meeting at the Peleliu South Dock, Republic of Palau, Sept. 16-17, 2024. This was the first JCM that the Guam National Guard had a seat at the table thanks to the new State Partnership Program with Palau that came into effect in late April 2024. Source link

Team Fiji swimming co-captain Jonalese Vatubua. Stepping into a leadership role for the first time is never easy, and for Team Fiji swimming co-captain Jonalese Vatubua, the challenge has been as demanding out of the pool as it is in it ahead of the Oceania Swimming Championship. The year 13 student of St Joseph’s Secondary School is juggling national duties with the pressures of her final year in high school, maintaining a strict daily routine that leaves little room for rest. Vatubua begins her day with training from 5am to 7am before heading to school from 7.50am to 3.30pm. After…

Poet, translator and renowned Hebraist, Manuel Forcano (Barcelona, ​​1968) is one of the most unique intellectual voices in contemporary Catalan culture. His career combines literary creation with a solid work of studying and disseminating Hebrew and Arabic cultures, which has made him a privileged bridge between traditions that have historically shared spaces of dialogue, but also of conflict. A doctor in Semitic philology and a specialist in the history and literature of the Near East, Forcano has dedicated a good part of his career to the study and translation of medieval and modern Hebrew texts. At the same time, he…

Land tenure reform has been identified as a key priority in efforts to revive Fiji’s struggling sugar industry, with the government acknowledging that unresolved lease issues continue to impact farmers and long-term investment. Minister for Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, says the sector, once thriving in the 1990s, has faced a steady decline since the mid-2000s, with challenges ranging from high production costs to labour shortages and climate pressures. He says land lease expiry and uncertainty remain among the most sensitive and critical issues affecting the industry. “The Ministry has been engaging with the TLTB on how the land tenure systems…

Barça have finished the year in the best possible way with a 43-30 win over Logroño in their final game of 2025. Dominant from start to finish in the ASOBAL league encounter in the Palau Blaugrana, Carlos Ortega’s team took another win in the competition which now takes a break for winter before returning in February.  On top from the start  Barça were solid from the start against Logroño at the Palau, imposing themselves on the game and dominating in all areas. The gap between the two sides began to grow and by half time Barça led by 23-14.  A…

Overview: Pacific nations are confronting a rising threat to election integrity as misinformation spreads rapidly across digital platforms. Discussions at the PNG Media Summit in Port Moresby underscored how false narratives—circulating from Papua New Guinea to Palau and across the region—are reshaping the role of journalism, placing renewed urgency on fact-checking, media literacy and regional cooperation to safeguard democracy. By Ngeldei Tulop PORT MORESBY — In an age where a forwarded message can travel faster than a verified headline, Pacific nations are confronting a growing challenge: how to protect elections from the spread of misinformation. That issue took center stage…