Author: TMC Palau
[Photo: File] A victory over the Queensland Reds this weekend will secure a home semi-final for the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women in the Super W competition. Head coach Mike Legge said the team understands the importance of the match and will use the week to address areas that need improvement following their last two outings. The Drua Women defeated the Brumbies 42-25 in Ba last weekend after edging the Western Force 29-24 in Lautoka earlier this month. The squad spent the past two days recovering from their win over the Brumbies and has now shifted its focus to preparations for…
Overview: Airai State is taking bold steps to protect Palau’s environment and cultural heritage — and it’s doing it the community way. Through the KIWA Resilient Babeldaob Project, residents and leaders are working side by side to restore watersheds, revive historic pathways and build a more resilient future. AIRAI, Palau — Airai State has launched a community-led initiative to strengthen climate resilience and restore key cultural and natural sites, marking a significant step in Palau’s ongoing efforts to address environmental challenges. Airai community working to clear traditional villages. On June 13, Airai State began its first Nature-based Solutions activity under…
Source: Reuters American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel’s decades-old alliance with Washington. The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war. Netanyahu and many other Israelis see a risk that Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran will empower a state they regard as…
Overview: Palau is entering a dry stretch — and forecasters warn it could last for weeks. In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the same storm that flooded Chuuk and Guam, the Republic of Palau has seen well below-normal rainfall as drier air settled over the islands. Residents are being asked to monitor water supplies now, before conditions worsen. Here’s what the National Weather Service says is coming, and what you can do to prepare. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 22, 2026) Palau and nearby Yap State are in for a stretch of drier-than-normal weather in the coming weeks,…
[Photo: File] Labasa FC goalkeeper Jitoko Vulava has urged fans to continue backing the Babasiga Lions as they prepare for this weekend’s Fiji FACT semifinals, with the defending champions determined to protect their title. Vulava said the team has prepared thoroughly following their crucial group stage win over Rewa, stressing the importance of focus and belief as the tournament enters the knockout phase. “The message is to continue to support the boys. The boys have prepared really well, and we knew the game against Rewa was a crucial one.” The experienced shot stopper admitted defending the Fiji FACT title will…
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says efforts to secure a future for Moana Pasifika have not been abandoned, but no deal has emerged as the franchise approaches a critical deadline.Peters – who as the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been involved in discussions with Pacific governments and other potential backers about the franchise’s future – said those involved in efforts to save Moana Pasifika had not given up.”I have nothing new to report, if we don’t make it this year, we can still probably make it next year, that is the optimism we have, but sadly I can’t report…
[Photo:File] Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has been called into the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for this year’s Nations Championship following the injury withdrawal of Vinaya Habosi, with selectors turning to form and versatility to fill the gap. Rabitu’s inclusion is backed by strong Super Rugby Pacific performances, where he has beaten 32 defenders, made 10 line breaks, carried the ball 86 times and scored three tries, while maintaining an 82 percent tackle completion rate. Comfortable across the back three, his ability to cover multiple positions made him a natural replacement for Habosi. Just a month…
[Photo: File] A major fundraising event at Pacific Harbour is set to help upgrade services at Navua Hospital, with proceeds directed toward improving medical equipment, minor infrastructure works and patient care. Acting Subdivisional Medical Officer Dr. Varanisese Tagicaki says the initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery for Navua and surrounding areas. This partnership will ensure that accumulated funding addresses immediate needs and essential services for the hospital. “This is a long-term partnership with Nanuku Resort and the Board of Visitors and this is just to help strengthen our patient care through improved equipment, infrastructure, minor infrastructure support and better…
[Photo: File] The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for a legally binding moratorium on deep-sea mining. The organization warns that Fiji’s laws still allow seabed exploration activities. Making submissions before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, FCOSS Program Manager Josaia Tokoni said there was a gap between Fiji’s international position and its domestic laws. Tokoni said Fiji has backed calls for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at the international level. However, he said those commitments have not been reflected in national legislation.Article continues after advertisement He told the committee that the Mining Act still…
Bougainville Copper Limited has been told it its license for the Panguna copper and gold mine has been suspended.BCL said it was considering its position after the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s Registrar of Tenements advised that as a consequence of new mining legislation the company’s rights under the exploration license for the mine had been suspended.The ABG has picked a new partner to redevelop the long-mothballed mine, which Bougainville’s leaders see as a critical resource for the autonomous Papua New Guinea region’s independence aspirations.A new 25-year mining licence has been granted to Bougainville Minerals Ltd, a company controlled by the ABG…