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PNG is one of the five Pacific Island teams at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier. Photo: Facebook / Cricket PNG Papua New Guinea national men’s cricket team coach is confident the side is ready and focused to compete at next week’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Sub-regional Qualifier. The tournament will be held in Japan from 8-18 May. Tim McCaskill has made five changes to the Barramundis squad that toured Oman in October 2025. “We are very pleased with the balance of this squad,” he said in a Cricket PNG statement on…

Palau Senate Photo: SPREP Palau’s Senate president Hokkons Baules has rejected allegations made in a recent designation from the United States. The US State Department said last month it had designated him “for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors”. According to the State Department, Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China. “His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Palau,” the department said. The Island Times reported Baules, in remarks addressed to fellow senators of the 12th…

The Fiji Police Force has stepped up monitoring of nightclubs and entertainment venues as the Coca-Cola Games will conclude today. Chief of Operations ACP Kasiano Vusonilawe says the heightened enforcement comes at a critical time, with thousands of students from across the country gathered in Suva for the national athletics competition. With schools breaking for Term 1, there will be increased movement and late-night activity among young people. Vusonilawe adds that Police will be present at known entertainment areas.Article continues after advertisement “Our officers have already held meetings with the managers and owners of these nightclubs. If they are found…

Ana Torroja returns to the stage stronger than ever with an international tour titled Se ha acabado el show, which will travel across Spain and Latin America. The iconic voice of Spanish pop ushers in a new artistic chapter with the release of her highly anticipated new studio album, due out in spring 2026. With a brand-new stage concept and setlist, the artist will present her latest songs while also revisiting some of the greatest hits from her solo career and from the unforgettable group Mecano, reaffirming her status as one of the most outstanding figures in Spanish music. Source link

Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50. Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50, surpassing the long-standing mark of 13.14 that had remained unbeaten since 2008. Macedru, who had been training diligently for the Coca-Cola Games, says she believes she could have performed even better, but is still thankful for the achievement as she concludes her senior year. “I’m really happy I managed to break the record. It’s a great way to finish my senior year at the Coca-Cola Games.”…

An analysis of the blockchain records also revealed “a sophisticated and coordinated cryptocurrency scam,” according to a cyber forensics report produced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The scammers allegedly deposited worthless digital tokens into the wallets of more than two million users of the popular online crypto platform Tron. Users who attempted to redeem the tokens would then have their sensitive information extracted and accounts drained, the report said.In total, the scheme netted proceeds worth at least $1.6 million for the Palau-based scammers in one eight-month period, Anson told OCCRP. The files seized from Cocoro Hotel, some of which were…

A demand for formal investigations has been made by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu over claims targeting former ministers. The claims circulating online suggest that Imran Khan, known as King Khan while in police custody, made remarks that some ministers from the previous government were involved in the drug trade. These claims have not been confirmed by authorities. Khan is linked to ongoing drug investigations. Seruiratu said the matter should not be driven by social media speculation. He said only proper investigations can establish the truth.Article continues after advertisement “The proper way to handle this is to carry out proper investigations.…

Prime Minister’s Office, Solomon Islands Photo: Prime Minister’s Office, Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal is expected to release its decision Friday on whether the prime minister has to call parliament and face a vote of no confidence. The political impasse in the Melanesian nation began last month after a mass defection of government ministers to the opposition. The opposition and the defectors formed a new coalition commanding a majority of MPs in the 50-seat House but have not been able to capiatalise on their numerical superiority because Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has refused to call parliament. The…

WASHINGTON – The United States on Feb 10 barred Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the US, accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing’s effort to boost its influence in the Pacific.“Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.“His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Palau,” Mr Pigott said.The department also designated Mr Anderson Jibas, a former mayor from the Marshall Islands,…

After finishing third in the girls’ 3000m open grade last year, Luciana Neneyawa set herself a clear goal to return to the Coca-Cola Games and claim gold. The Year 13 student of Thomas Baker Memorial School delivered on that ambition, clocking an impressive 13 minutes 15.49 seconds to take first place. This marks her second gold after a top podium finish in the 1,500m race on Thursday. Neneyawa says she had targeted gold last year but fell short, a result that motivated her to come back stronger this season.Article continues after advertisement She credited her victory to months of disciplined…