Author: TMC Palau
Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final with a 24-6 win over England in Wollongong on Friday night.Five tries to one in Samoa’s favour guaranteed their spot alongside Australia in the last four next weekend.They will meet New Zealand in the semi-finals, as the runner-up from Pool A.Players and fans celebrated the historic moment as the final whistle went at the WIN Stadium, as England were denied making their third straight semi-final appearance.Captain Evania Isa’ako said the job was not done yet and praised the team for the historic win.”It’s pretty cool to be…
World Rugby has confirmed that the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee SASNOC will now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.A statement issued on Friday said this was agreed by the Government of Samoa, Lakapi Samoa and the Samoa National Olympic Committee during meetings held in Apia on Thursday.The meetings were attended by World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson.SASNOC will work with an appointed stewardship group.Lakapi Samoa billboard in Apia.RNZ Pacific / Talaia MikaWorld Rugby said the group and SASNOC shall be responsible for all matters on and off the field relating to the national teams, including their…
AI-translated and reviewed by a professional translator Pau Casals was one of the 20th century’s towering musicians, yet his legacy extends far beyond the concert stage. He revolutionised cello technique, brought Bach’s music to audiences worldwide, and turned his international stature into an instrument to champion freedom, human rights, and peace. This dual dimension – artistic and human – serves as the central thread running through the exhibition Pau Casals, música per la pau, on view free of charge at Barcelona’s Palau Robert until 10 January.Structured across five distinct sections, the showcase coincides with the 150th anniversary of the El…
After having curated Xavier entre llibres , focused on the always multifaceted Xavier Vilató and his relationship with the world of books and with literature in general, the art historian Malén Gual returns this autumn to the Palau Foundation in Caldes d’Estrac. This time, she does so to introduce us to the work and universe, full of poetry, of Anet Duncan (Durban, South Africa, 1943). The exhibition, entitled Mots robats , seeks to establish a dialogue between Duncan’s works and the poetry of Josep Palau i Fabre (1917-2008). In fact, Palau has been a decisive figure in the work of…
The South Pacific cyclone season officially begins 1 November and continues through to the end of April 2027.There are occasions when tropical cyclones can develop outside of the cyclone season, more recently Tropical Cyclone Wati which impacted parts of the Cook Islands group.RNZ Pacific’s Cyclone Watch Service has become an important communications lifeline for Pacific nations and territories over the years, who are affected by the ever-increasing number of tropical cyclones in the Region.The Cyclone Watch Service operates during the cyclone season in the South Pacific which is November through to the end of April. Once cyclone alerts are issued,…
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “Our cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history, and traditional knowledge,” Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl said as Palau explores ways to use modern technology to preserve historic sites and create sustainable tourism opportunities for local communities. The 2026 International Training Workshop […]The post Palau turns to digital technology to protect cultural heritage and support tourism appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
By: L.N. Reklai ANGAUR, Palau (Oct. 24, 2026) – “People, when they find artifacts such as World War II remnants or cultural artifacts, they usually take them, but now, with the museum, these items are brought to us,” said Angaur High School Principal Tiffany Kasiano. An unused classroom at Angaur Elementary School is being transformed […]The post Angaur classroom transformed into museum to preserve island’s history appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
World Rugby boss Brett Robinson, who is in Apia to resolve a standoff between the Samoan government-backed national rugby union and global governing body-backed Lakapi Samoa, has been made a chief.Robinson held crisis talks with Samoa’s Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa (La’auli) Leuatea Schmidt regarding the management and future of rugby in the country. He also met Lakapi Samoa officials separately.A special cultural ceremony was held to welcome Robinson and he was bestowed with the honorary matai (chiefly) title of Manūmailagi by the people of Samoa.Robinson is in Apia for talks with Samoa’s Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa (La’auli) Leuatea Schmidt around the management…
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGCHESAR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) – The Ngchesar State Government has honored the late Chief Buk Desengang Emil Ramarui through Resolution No. 12-2, recognizing his lifelong service to Palau and to Ngchesar State. The resolution highlights Ramarui’s many years of dedication to Palau’s education system and his wide-ranging service to the […]The post Ngchesar Honors Late Chief and Educator Emil Ramarui appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang MELEKEOK, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter, the head of Melekeok’s council of female chiefs and a leading traditional figure in Palau’s eastern region, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, after serving in the cultural role since March 2024. Walter held the title of Ebil-Reklai, the female counterpart to the High […]The post Melekeok Mourns Passing of Ebil-Reklai Mitsko Walter appeared first on Island Times News. Source link