Author: TMC Palau
[Source: Reuters] Giorgio Armani Privé showed shimmering gowns and roomy suits in dusky tones in Paris, in the second haute couture show since Armani passed away in September last year, leaving the womenswear creative director role to his niece Silvana Armani. In the ornate rooms of the Palazzo Armani, in the designer shopping quarter near Avenue Montaigne, models glided past in textured satin bomber jackets, velvet suits in burgundy and navy blue, and long flowing coats with large lapels. Beaded blazers were paired with sheer lace tops and fluid trousers, while leopard prints in muted grays, blues and browns were…
Barcelona’s lustrous temple to classical music, the Palau de la Música Catalana, is one of those well-sized venues capable of welcoming both intimate solo and chamber performances as well as massed choral ranks and orchestras. Given its close association with the choirs of Orféo Català, this is perhaps no surprise. But it is as ever striking to see the rapid juxtaposition between larger-scale orchestral and choral occasions quickly followed by chamber and solo recitals. Marin Alsop conducts the Chamber Chorus of the Palau de la Música with the Philharmonia Orchestra © Rachael Hacking The concerts at the end of the summer…
Overview: President Whipps has confirmed July 22 as the date for this year’s State of the Republic Address — after months of postponements. The address will tackle major bills on pensions, aviation, and the national budget, and will coincide with the Belau Games closing ceremony. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (July 8, 2026) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. will deliver the State of the Republic Address (SORA) on July 22, ending months of scheduling changes, he announced at a press conference Wednesday. “We are looking forward to delivering the SORA on July 22, for there are many important bills…
[Source: Reuters] In the year since the Sudanese army recaptured the capital Khartoum from a paramilitary force that had seized it at the outset of civil war in 2023, more than 2 million of the 5 million people who fled their homes in the city have returned. But although the authorities promised a quick restoration of normal life after their military victory, power is still mostly out, buildings remain damaged and workers are going unpaid. Some say they have come back only as a last resort, fleeing a crackdown on refugees in neighbouring Egypt. The government, which had evacuated ministries…
George Speight – a former coup frontman in Fiji – is calling on the perpetrators of the country’s past political upheavals to confess.The ex-convict also described the idea of a common identity for the country’s citizens as “flawed” and said iTaukei (indigenous) views must not be ignored.Speight made the comments in a submission to Fiji’s Constitutional Review Commission this week, after spending 24 years in a maximum-security jail for treason following the racist 2000 coup.During his submission to the government-backed panel on Thursday, he slammed the 2013 Constitution and said the immunity provision should be removed.”The clause is unfair… If…
The following is a fintech and wider digital economic development of Pacific island nation of Palau. Palau’s fintech story begins with geography. A small Pacific island nation of around 18,000 people, Palau is spread across hundreds of islands and sits far from the world’s major financial centres. Its economy depends heavily on tourism, fisheries, public services and external partnerships. That makes financial connectivity especially important. For Palau, fintech is not about creating a large startup ecosystem. It is about making a small, remote economy easier to connect with the world. According to the World Bank, Palau is a high-income Pacific…
Overview: After an eight-year absence, the Peace Corps is back in Palau — and nine newly sworn-in volunteers are ready to bring English literacy instruction to elementary schools nationwide. From Germany to Iowa, meet the volunteers embarking on a two-year mission rooted in cultural exchange and community. By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (July 9, 2026) — “I love working with kids, and seeing them grow is really something that makes me happy” — with those words, Peace Corps volunteer Ole “Sochai” captured the spirit of a new chapter in the decades-long partnership between Palau and the United States. Tyson “Ngiramelngoes”,…
Basketball Fiji rep Moana Liebregts says the national side is embracing the challenge of competing against some of the world’s best as they prepare for their historic Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. Fresh from the Pacific Nations League in New Caledonia, the squad heads into the Games with momentum despite being one of the youngest teams in the competition, with the majority of players aged under 23. Liebregts says the team knows the task ahead will not be easy but believes their preparation has put them in a position to compete. “We’re listed as a very young team compared to…
Overview: Two more third-country nationals landed in Palau Wednesday night, as the Palau-US migration agreement continues despite an ongoing Senate lawsuit challenging its legality. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2026) Two third-country nationals arrived in Palau Wednesday night under a migration agreement between Palau and the United States, according to sources familiar with the arrivals. Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil confirmed to an Island Times reporter that the arrivals were expected this week but declined to confirm the exact number of arriving TCNs. The two men are reportedly from Vietnam, following a similar profile to the first third-country…
Ovalau (stripes) and Nasinu (orange) contest for possesion in a line-up in their opening game of the Vanua Championship this afternoon. Ovalau has managed to start their 2026 Vodafone Vanua Championship campaign with a close win. The side edged a gutsy Nasinu outfit 20-19 at Buckhurst Park in Suva. Ovalau was leading 10-5 at the break after scoring two unconverted tries. The Ovalau side dictated the game through their open play in the first 40 minutes and their coach Paul Andrews says it was their plan to speed up the game.Article continues after advertisement Nasinu scored three tries and looked…