Author: TMC Palau

Concerns are being raised over the taxi base allocation system, with operators warning of difficulties securing approved bases under the current framework, especially in rural and underserved areas. Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau says the legal framework provides a transition period, requiring all taxi operators to secure an approved base or stamp by 30 September 2027. He is urging operators to apply early through municipal councils or local authorities. Ro Filipe says the Land Transport Authority has started accepting applications to improve rural access, with approvals expected to expand the national network.Article continues after advertisement “Upon completion of the…

The Government of the Republic of Palau has launched a new operating model for its national ship registry, while trusting Panos Kirnidis to lead the registry. As informed, Palau Ship Registry has been contracted to manage day-to-day operations under a governance framework that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and alignment with international maritime standards. This follows a period during which the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries temporarily oversaw the registry to ensure uninterrupted service for vessels flying the Palau Flag. Throughout this transition, all marine regulations, circulars, statutory certificates, and seafarer documentation issued prior to the new arrangement remain valid and…

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has broken their losing streak to the Highlanders after claiming an emphatic 24-14 win at the 4R Electric Stadium in Ba this afternoon. The Drua has never beaten the Highlanders since entering the Shop N Save Super Rugby competition in 2022, and the win this afternoon saw them break that streak. The Drua started the match strongly with experienced midfielder Virimi Vakatawa scoring a converted try in the 8th minute before the Highlanders equalised with a converted try to winger Jonah Lowe to level the score at 7-all after 15 minutes. Fullback Isikeli Rabitu put…

Improving people’s health in the future starts with understanding people’s health today. What are people dying from? Are children surviving their first years? How does life expectancy compare with other countries? This page tracks key health metrics for Palau.The data is updated regularly with the latest global and country estimates. Sometimes the latest data is two or three years behind the current year.See all health data for PalauWhat share of children die in Palau?The latest data, referring to 2023, shows that 2.7% died before the age of 15 in Palau.This is the youth mortality rate, which measures the share of…

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire had “terminated” hostilities against Iran, as he sought to bolster his argument that he does not need lawmakers’ permission to continue the conflict. In a letter to congressional leaders today, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump says there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire. He says that the hostilities that began on February 28, have terminated. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it, asking Congress for authorization or seeking a…

Paul Goldsmith said he was “surprised” to learn last month that he would be the new Minister for Pacific Peoples. The veteran MP assumed the role in an early April Cabinet reshuffle from Dr Shane Reti, who has announced his retirement. A multi-faceted portfolio, the Minister governs the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP), and advises ministers on the impacts that their actions have on Pasifika. Goldsmith said he was committed to engaging with Pasifika communities directly. “One of the things I enjoy about politics is … your work takes you into groups of New Zealanders that you wouldn’t, in your…

U.S. Army Civic Action Team members and U.S. Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau pose with Natus Misech, the Governor of Angaur, for Angaur Liberation Day in Angaur, Palau, 2025. The event commemorates 81 years since the 81st Airborne Division liberated the island from Japanese rule, honoring the island’s resilience and history. (Courtesy Photo) (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL CAMP KATUU, Palau — From lively Zumba classes under the island sun to hands-on projects shaping Palau’s future, the Civic Action Team (CAT) continues to support the community through a wide range of humanitarian, construction, and outreach efforts. Every project, event, and…

A twenty-three-year-old record fell this afternoon during the Coca-Cola Games after Peter Burese of Sacred Heart College cleared the high jump bar at 2.10 meters for the senior boys final. The record, 2.09m, was set in 2003 by Antonio Rahiman of Marist Brothers High School. Burese says the result today is a testament of the endless hours he has spent trying to perfect his technique. He adds that there was a lot of tough competition, but the constant shouts of reassurance from family members on the sidelines gave him the motivation he needed.Article continues after advertisement “My family have been…

DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on A U.S. Army Civic Action Team member and Palau Bureau of Fisheries experts wield and secure vital mooring lines in Angaur, Palau, 2025. Their efforts keep boats off fragile reefs, safeguard local fishing grounds, and strengthen Palau’s food security. (Courtesy Photo) Date Taken: 12.01.2025 Date Posted: 12.08.2025 20:57 Photo ID: 9430094 VIRIN: 251201-A-A5006-1002 Resolution: 4284×5712 Size: 5.39 MB Location: PW Web…

History has been rewritten at the 2026 Coca-Cola Games as Queen Victoria School stormed back into the spotlight, ending a 33-year title drought in emphatic fashion. In a thrilling boys division battle, QVS edged out defending champions Marist Brothers High School to reclaim the crown, marking a long-awaited return to the top of Fiji’s biggest school athletics stage. Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School proved their dominance once again in the girls division, successfully defending their title and cementing their status as the team to beat. Source link