Author: TMC Palau

A suspect who allegedly stabbed a 55- year- old man to death in Rara Avenue in Labasa on Sunday remains in police custody. Police says it is alleged that the victim had offered the suspect a ride. It is alleged that the suspect and victim got off in town, whereby during an argument the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim, causing serious injuries. It is believed that the man died of the injuries.Article continues after advertisement Source link

Scientist Awnesh Singh says having Pacific voices at international forums helps ensure that global conversations and decisions are informed by the realities on the ground. Photo: AFP / Theo Rouby Three Pacific scientists are speaking on sea level rise in the region as part of an International Science Council side event at the UN this week. Awnesh Singh is from the Centre for Sustainable Futures at the University of the South Pacific; Christina Newport from the University of Auckland, and Arunima Sircar from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Singh said having Pacific voices in these forums helps ensure that…

The Government of the Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to operate the nation’s official shipping registry under a new governance framework.The appointment follows a period during which the Government considered how the registry should operate going forward, with a focus on accountability, transparency, and alignment with international maritime standards.In December, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries assumed responsibility for operating the Ship Registry to ensure uninterrupted service to vessels flying the Palau Flag. Throughout this period, registry services continued without disruption while the Government evaluated the future operating framework.Under the new arrangement, Palau Ship Registry has…

File photo Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy will this week travel to Fiji as part of the Albanese Government’s efforts to deepen ties and strengthen regional fuel security. The Australia High Commission in a statement says that the two countries share a strong and enduring partnership, guided by a common interest in a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region. Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says Australia and Fiji share an enduring partnership. “By deepening our partnership with Fiji, we are investing in a more secure, stable and resilient region. Strengthening our ties with…

The training focused on strengthening local capability to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.The exercise involved a simulated casualty being stabilized to enable transport by ambulance and aircraft to get to better equipped trauma hospitals to provide more specialized care.“I expect to learn a lot of trauma and specialty training,” said Charlene Cubacub, registered nurse with the Belau National Hospital Medical Ward. “A lot of us graduate from the community college here in Palau, but there was a lot of lacking information and skills training. With our limited resources, this training really helps us prepare for recent and future cases.”The…

Bilateral talks with Singapore and Australia are strengthening energy partnerships aimed at ensuring fuel supply stability and expanding cooperation on renewable energy. Minister for Foreign Affairs Sakiasi Ditoka says discussions in Singapore focused on securing the country’s fuel supply chain, with about 90 percent of fuel currently sourced from Singapore. Ditoka says concerns were raised about global supply chain pressures and their impact on the economy, but authorities and industry players assured that supply will remain stable and contracts will be met. The talks confirmed that fuel prices are set by global market forces, with no interference in industry operations,…

In the practice of immigration law, the world is often defined by the cold, binary reality of statutes and visa criteria. Yet, as the dust of April 2026 settles, the atmosphere within the Myanmar diaspora remains heavy with a familiar tension. The Burmese New Year, Thingyan, a festival whose name derives from the Sanskrit Samkranti, meaning “transition”, has now passed. It is a time intended to purify the spirit for the year ahead. This year, the very concept of transition was weaponised and the consequences of that weaponisation are still unfolding. On 3 April, the military-led government had Senior General…

The Micronesian island state of Palau has a creation story: a giant clam was heavily pregnant in an empty Pacific Ocean. In a sudden strong current, the clam gave birth. Out came fish, crustaceans, sea turtles and a whole race of people. From then on, as one version tells it, “the ocean laughed with life”. Its pristine reefs teeming with sea creatures and brightly coloured coral make Palau host to some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. In one afternoon I swam with reef sharks, a three-metre manta ray, parrot fish and turtles. “You won’t see no…

Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto says the world operates in a vastly different landscape than when current laws were enacted. With the Immigration, Passports, and Citizenship Amendment Bills of 2026 – now referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights – Naupoto stated that cross-border movement has increased significantly, while technology has transformed travel, communication, and identity verification. The review is funded by the International Organisation for Migration. Naupoto says to protect our borders, Fiji needs a legal framework that is flexible, responsive, and capable of addressing both current and future challenges.Article continues after advertisement “We now face…

Key findings – Tonga Tonga is ranked among the most disaster-prone nations globally due to its high exposure to natural disasters, rising sea levels, and limited adaptive capacity. It faces many challenges from climate change, particularly sea level rise, which is occurring at a rate exceeding the global average. The low elevation of many of Tonga’s islands amplifies their vulnerability to inundation and storm surges, infrastructure damage, groundwater salinization, and population displacement. By 2051, routine flooding in the capital city of Nuku’alofa is projected under moderate sea level rise, with chronic flooding expected by 2059. Rainfall projections for Tonga are…