Author: TMC Palau

Guam has been placed in ‘Condition of Readiness 3’ as Tropical Storm Champi moves towards the Mariana Islands, with residents warned to prepare for potentially damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding.A Condition of Readiness 3 means that destructive or damaging winds are possible or forecasted within 48 hours.Governor Lou Leon Guerrero ordered the alert.The National Weather Service in Guam said the system, previously designated Invest 96W, is continuing to organise and strengthen.Forecasters say the storm’s track and intensity remain uncertain, but Guam could experience strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and hazardous marine conditions in the coming days.Governor Leon Guerrero said…

Australia’s Jillaroos have proved too strong for Fetū Samoa in the women’s Rugby League World Cup.Australia ran in seven tries for a 40-0 victory in Sydney on Friday night.But it was not entirely one-way traffic as Fetū Samoa put up a noteworthy defensive effort.Earlier in the night, Toa Samoa had started their campaign with a hiss and a roar, beating France 78 – 4.See how Fetū Samoa’s match against the defending champions played out in our blog below. Source link

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) — Palau remains on Tier 2 in the U.S. Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, a ranking it has held for much of the past two decades, as the government continues to struggle to prosecute traffickers, protect victims and close gaps in laws governing foreign […]The post Palau Remains Tier 2 in Human Trafficking Report as Prosecutions Stall appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from Ngardmau Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet to void a September 16, 2026, resolution by the Ngardmau Legislature (the Eleventh Kelulul Ngardmau) that attempted to impeach her. In a ruling issued on October 13, 2026, Judge Peter Huffman explained […]The post Supreme Court Turns Down Ngiraiwet’s Emergency Request on Second Impeachment Attempt appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

Samoa kicked off their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign with a strong 78-4 win over France at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Friday night.Toa Samoa scored 14 tries in the process, four through replacement winger Sualauvi Fa’alogo, and 22 points through the boots of Stephen Crichton, who kicked 11 goals.Toa Samoa players showed a lot of emotions as their national anthem was sung and the Siva Tau battle challenge was laid down before kick-off.And it took them just three minutes to get on the board with Deine Mariner running untouched out wide as the French defensive pattern was…

By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Although this bill is not perfect, let’s not deviate from its intent and the need to find additional funding for Palau housing,” Sen. Tabelual said Tuesday, as lawmakers debated a proposal to dedicate 2% of unrestricted local government revenue to housing programs. Senate Bill No. 12-87 would require […]The post Palau Housing Bill Proposes 2% Revenue Allocation to Address Housing Crisis appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) For the past three months, a thick, gray haze has hung over the islands of Palau. It has blocked our views of the ocean, darkened our skies, and left many asking what is going to clear our air. A detailed six-month record released by scientists at the […]The post Unpacking the Haze: What Is Floating in Palau’s Air and When Will It Clear? appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

Cook Islanders are being urged to get ready as a tropical depression brews in the country’s waters, according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.A tropical cyclone alert is now in force for the Cook Islands as TD01F moves towards the Southern Cook Islands.The system is expected to strengthen and may develop into a category 1 tropical cyclone within the next 12-18 hours.The Service’s Director Maara Vaiimene said people should check around their houses for any loose objects that could become a problem when the wind comes.”Make sure your house roof is steady, check on nearby trees that won’t become a…

By Fion Khan / Staff writer Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr told China that recognizing Taiwan is “our choice, not yours,” after Beijing issued threats to the country for “promoting Taiwan independence,” US news outlet Politico reported yesterday.Whipps, who was in Australia this week to visit Palau’s newly opened embassy in Canberra, told Politico in an interview how Beijing has attempted to bring Palau into its orbit and pushed the government to “sever ties with Taiwan.”He quoted the Chinese ambassador as telling him: “You’re a businessman and you understand China can give you a million tourists and build all the…

A tropical cyclone alert is now in force for the Cook Islands.The Cook Islands Meteorological Service (CIMS) said tropical depression TD01F is moving south towards the Southern Cook Islands.It said the system is expected to strengthen and may develop into a category 1 tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.At 8am local time, TD01F was located approximately about 352 km north of the ow lying coral atoll, Suwarrow.The system currently has sustained winds of around 46 km/h near its centre. It is moving southwards and is expected to turn south-southeastwards.On its current forecast track, the system is expected to pass…