Author: TMC Palau
Moana Pasifika Head Coach Tana Umaga sings and dances along to a cultural song after the Super Rugby Pacific – Round 15 match between Moana Pasifika v Reds held at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland – New Zealand – on Saturday 23 May 2026. Photo credit: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika’s head coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027. Speaking at the post-match press conference following Saturday’s clash against the Reds in North Harbour, Umaga said there have been discussions last week between…
source: reuters Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital. Israel’s prison service has denied the allegations, which Reuters could not independently verify. Eleven Australians were among the 430 volunteers on 50 boats intercepted in international waters last week by Israeli forces aiming to stop the flotilla delivering aid supplies to the Gaza Strip. The flotilla included people from 40 countries. One activist reached Melbourne on Sunday evening, while others arrived in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane…
source: reuters Rescuers pulled two people from the rubble of a collapsed building under construction in the Philippines, bringing the death toll to three, officials said on Monday, as crews continued search and rescue operations after overnight scans detected signs of life beneath the debris. One of the two victims had a pulse when he was retrieved, but later died, Maria Leah Sajili, information officer at the regional Bureau of Fire Protection, said in a phone interview, while another suffered cardiac arrest while still trapped. Officials said an investigation is now underway into what caused the collapse of the multi-storey…
There have been some movements in the Extra Premier League 2026 standings after round 10. Lautoka is now third following a dominant 5-1 victory over Tailevu Naitasiri, while Extra Supermarket Labasa remains at the top with 21 points after edging defending champions Stratum Rewa 2-1 in one of the biggest matches of the round. The Babasiga Lions continue to show consistency, having scored 20 goals and conceded only eight so far this season. Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba sits in second place on 20 points after thumping Nasinu 7-nil. The Men in Black now boast the league’s best attacking record with 34…
These are designed to cushion households and essential services without weakening long-term fiscal stability. [Photo: FILE] Complete removal of fuel duty across the board would result in a revenue loss of more than $150 million. In his ministerial statement in Parliament this morning. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel told Parliament this would materially weaken government’s ability to deliver essential services and support vulnerable communities. He said the fiscal space was already under pressure. Rising global fuel prices and inflation are increasing demands on public spending. He said broad tax removal is not a viable option at this time. “Government has adopted…
While visiting the CAT at Camp Katuu, Koehler and Davis thanked the deployed service members and toured its facilities. The CAT in Palau supports agreements and obligations of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) ratified in 1994 and executes several programs including: community construction, apprenticeship training, medical civil action, community relations, maintain World War II monuments on Peleliu and Angaur, and emergency response and disaster relief. During his meeting with U.S. Ambassador Ehrendreich, Koehler discussed efforts to promote regional stability, rule of law, and maritime security in Palau where shared history and common values make them a key partner in the…
Under the bright Pacific sun and the unity of 23 nations, Latter-day Saint athletes took the stage — and the podium — at the XII Pacific Mini Games held earlier this month in the Republic of Palau. Competing in track and field and weightlifting, these athletes not only represented their nations, but also shared how faith, determination and connection to their Church community helped fuel their performances, reported the Church’s Pacific Newsroom.Strength and spirit on displayJudy Solo’ai, representing New Zealand, earned three bronze medals in the women’s 86kg+ weightlifting category on July 5 — medals in the clean and jerk,…
The Electoral Commission has declared the campaign period for the upcoming General Election open, effective from today. According to the EC, the campaign period will end 48 hours before Election Day, in accordance with Section 109A(1) of the Electoral Act 2014. Under the Electoral Act 2014, the campaign period cannot begin earlier than 30 days before the completion of three years and six months from the date Parliament first sat after the last General Election. The declaration of the campaign period comes as Fiji prepares for the upcoming General Election, which must be held between 7th August and 6 February…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis.This was confirmed by PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa last Friday following the virtual Special Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting.“We want to have a face-to-face meeting of leaders. At this time, we can,” Mr Waqa said.“We’ve got some assurances from partners, friends and members to support logistical arrangements to ensure that the leaders’ meeting goes ahead without any problem.”Fiji’s Government froze overseas travel for ministers, permanent secretaries and civil servants in April, with Prime Minister Sitiveni…
source: reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed”, Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Both sides must take their time and get it right,” he added. There was no immediate response from Iran’s government. But Tasnim news agency, which is…