Author: TMC Palau

Overview: Palau Public Utilities Corporation says it is aiming to slash annual power outages from 1,200 minutes to just 200 while reducing costly solar energy curtailment by 95% through new battery storage technology. Officials say the upgrades could improve reliability, maximize renewable energy use and lower long-term electricity costs. Battery storage systems expected to cut solar curtailment costs by 95% and reduce diesel dependence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 27, 2026) — The Palau Public Utilities Corporation is targeting a major improvement in power reliability by reducing annual outage times from about 1,200 minutes to 200 minutes while advancing…

Source: Reuters In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure no American first strike on China’s nuclear arsenal could reliably knock out Beijing’s ability to hit back. China’s nuclear missiles can already reach any city in the United States. Now, satellite images reviewed by Reuters show Beijing is building a sprawling web of launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles. Desert defensive networkChina has built more than 80 launch pads and three octagon-shaped installations in its…

Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Fijian Drua take on the queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Kick-off is at 9.35pm Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Source link

Overview: President Surangel Whipps Jr. will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo next week as leaders from around 30 island nations gather to address climate resilience, marine conservation and sustainable ocean governance. KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo next week, bringing together leaders from around 30 island nations to address climate resilience, ocean governance and sustainable management of marine resources. The June 3-4 summit, hosted by The Nippon Foundation in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, is expected to draw…

The Fiji Airways Fijiana side kicked off their Spain 7s campaign on a winning note after defeating the United States of America 26-19 this evening. Silika Qalo opened the scoring for Fiji after stepping past two defenders to give her side an early 7-0 lead. The USA responded immediately, scoring under the posts to level the match at 7-all. Fiji then worked their way deep into the USA’s 22-metre area, but a costly mistake saw them lose possession. The Americans capitalised and pushed back into Fiji territory to score just before halftime, taking a 12-7 lead into the break.Article continues…

Swami Vivekananda College and Drasa Avenue School are leading the medal tally at the end of day one of the 2026 Fiji National Schools Swimming Championships. SVC tops the boys’ division with 12 gold, nine silver and six bronze medals, while defending champions Marist Brothers High School sit in second place with seven gold, eight silver and four bronze medals. Natabua High School is currently third with six gold, eight silver and three bronze medals. In the girls’ division, defending champions Drasa Avenue School lead the way with 11 gold, three silver and six bronze medals. SVC is close behind…

Pacific Peoples Minister Paul Goldsmith Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The New Zealand government has made further funding cuts for the agency responsible for delivering outcomes for Pacific people, marking its the third budget reduction in as many years. The move has been criticised by the opposition, who have accused the government of deliberately weakening the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP), but Pacific Peoples Minister Paul Goldsmith said he had “every confidence” that the Ministry will be just fine. “The Ministry has delivered a two percent baseline saving, along with most agencies across government. The Chief Executive will determine what…

Fiji’s deepening climate crisis has been thrust onto the regional stage at the Terra Asia Climate Change Project awards in Manila,Philippines. Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Multimedia Journalist Sainiani Boila placed third for her coverage of its impact on vulnerable coastal communities. Boila was awarded for Vanishing Shores: Ogea on Breaking Point, which captures accelerating coastal erosion in Ogea, Lau. The story also highlights growing pressure on communities as sea levels continue to rise. Article continues after advertisement The Terra Asia Climate Change Project is a two-year initiative led by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development. Sixteen journalists from Fiji, Indonesia, Papua…

[Photo: FILE] Unplanned electricity outages rose in 2025 even as restoration times improved. This, according to Energy Fiji Limited’s data. Minister for Public Enterprises, Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh told Parliament that EFL recorded 1,656 unplanned outages in 2024, increasing to 1,829 last year. He said the figures reflect ongoing pressure on the national grid.Article continues after advertisement Despite the rise in outages, response times improved slightly. The average outage duration fell from 317.74 minutes in 2024 to 306.71 minutes in 2025, indicating faster restoration of supply. Singh said the trend points to a system under…

Rewa FC before their clash this afternoon against Tailevu/Naitasiri Rewa FC slipped past a Tailevu/Naitasiri scare this afternoon after beating the side 1-0 in Round 11 of the Extra Premier League at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Rewa came out firing in the first spell, but did not expect a determined Tailevu/Naitasiri to take them into the break tied at nil-all. A few missed opportunities early in the first half disrupted momentum for the Delta Tigers. Their breakthrough came after more than 30 minutes from the boot of Asivorosi Rabo in the 76th minute.Article continues after advertisement Despite a…