Author: TMC Palau

A total of 11 records have been broken at the 2026 Coca-Cola Games, with standout performances across both track and field events. The oldest record to fall was in the Girls Junior Long Jump, where Veniana Ranadi leapt 5.57 metres to surpass the long-standing mark of 5.30 metres set by Loata Turagavuli in 1981 — a record that had stood for 45 years. In the Boys Intermediate Discus Throw, Setareki Dawai set a new record of 49.89 metres, beating Josua Serukilagi’s 49.35 metres set in 2015. Sylvia Tagivetaua also made her mark in the Girls Junior 1500 metres, clocking 5…

Search teams from the U.S. military are looking for a 60- foot Indonesian flagged fishing vessel adrift with eight crewmembers about 172 miles north of Palau, according to a release from the U.S. Coast Guard.On Tuesday, Sector Guam Command Center watchstanders received a report from the Japanese coast guard stating the Japanese fishing vessel Kinsei Maru No.3 rescued a mariner on a motorboat north of Palau.More: Two rescued off Ritidian Point by Coast Guard, GFD, U.S. NavyMore: Report: PCBs, other chemical contaminants still found in Cocos Lagoon waters, fishThe mariner said his boat, the Hallelujar, was adrift for approximately 10…

As concerns over drug use and related health risks continue to rise across the country, an organisation supporting vulnerable children, veterans, and athletes used the Coca-Cola Games platform to raise awareness on mental health and emotional well-being. Hope Counselling Pte Ltd was present at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva throughout the three-day event, engaging with young people and promoting the importance of seeking support, particularly during high-pressure environments. The initiative aligns with increased efforts by government and law enforcement agencies to educate youth on the dangers of substance abuse, with a focus on prevention and community-based support. Established in…

Capt. Jonathan Furlong, a U.S. Army diver based in Hawaii, has deployed all around the Pacific and Asia. But no country or mission he’s been to has been like his current assignment in Palau, where’s he’s been deployed for the last six months as a member of the Army’s Civic Action Team. “It’s really cool just going out to project sites, or doing community events and recognizing people you know, and having conversations and building actual relationships and friendships with them,” he said in a video call from the island nation. “That’s just something I haven’t experienced in other places…

Concerns are being raised that harassment, bullying, and discrimination in workplaces are going largely unreported, as many employees fear retaliation if they speak up. While delivering the end-of-week statement, Independent Member Rinesh Sharma says silence is allowing misconduct to continue, as victims often endure abuse to avoid losing their jobs or facing backlash. He adds that there are growing calls for safer and confidential reporting systems that protect workers who come forward with complaints. Without trusted reporting channels and strict protection measures, workplace abuse will remain underreported and unresolved, weakening efforts to build safe and fair working environments.Article continues after…

Overview: Pacific leaders and ministers will convene in Port Moresby from May 4–8 for the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting (PRETMM), a key forum shaping the region’s approach to energy security, transport connectivity, and climate resilience. As island nations grapple with rising fuel costs and infrastructure challenges, the summit is expected to set priorities that will directly influence development pathways across the Blue Pacific. By Ngeldei Tulop PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Pacific leaders, ministers, development partners will gather in Port Moresby from May 4th-8th for the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting (PRETMM),…

4.4K Washington, D.C: The Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy has, in capitals across the world, triggered fear, anger and above all confusion about direction and methods. The “deconstruction” has been easy to see, with the absorption of USAID into State, the recalling of Ambassadors and more. With the release of the National Security Strategy, and a detailed look at how one key relationship is being handled, we might now be able to start to see what the “reconstruction” looks like. And, if it’s an indication of things to come, some capitals—not including Beijing—might be less worried. On December 23,…

Safety Index: * Based on Research & Crime Data User Sentiment: * Rated 84 / 100 based on 5 user reviews. Palau feels like a place the modern world somehow forgot to overbook. This island nation sits in the western Pacific, east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia, made up of more than 300 islands scattered across brilliant blue water. Most travelers stay in Koror, the compact hub near the famous Rock Islands, while the larger island of Babeldaob holds forests, waterfalls, and much of the country’s interior life. Palau’s story is layered. Long inhabited by Micronesian peoples, it…

Andrea Motis grew up studying and performing the music of jazz icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan, among many others. But there is one artist she feels especially close to, because her music became a kind of therapy during a difficult personal period in her life, between the ages of 15 and 18: “I listened to Amy Winehouse’s music and felt very close to her, like a friend who tried to comfort me during a personal healing process.” “I would play her music in the morning,” Motis continues, “and I felt truly empowered. I…

Panguna open pit copper mine in Bougainville. Photo: 123RF A group of landowners in the area of the Panguna mine in Bougainville has issued a public warning to companies trying to redevelop the mine to stop work and leave. Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and Indian company Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd have been told by the landowners via a public notice to stop what the group called ‘unauthorised entry and activities’ at Panguna. ASX-listed BCL is the long time exploration licence-holder for Panguna, while Lloyds is the company that the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) recently nominated as a partner to…