Author: TMC Palau

Overview: Palau SBDC is bringing the future of business advising home. At a Pacific-wide gathering of small business development professionals in Guam last month, Center Director Eustoria Borja earned a prestigious regional certification — then turned around and taught her peers how artificial intelligence is transforming the way advisors serve entrepreneurs. From AI-powered business planning to smarter client communication, Palau SBDC is leading the conversation across the Pacific. KOROR, Palau — The Palau Small Business Development Center advanced its regional leadership role in May, earning professional certification and leading a training session on artificial intelligence tools at a Pacific-wide gathering…

150 new Police Constables. National and regional policing efforts have received a significant boost following the graduation of 150 new constables during a passing-out parade at the Nasova Police Grounds. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who officiated at the ceremony, reminded the recruits that serving the public is a responsibility that must be carried out with integrity and professionalism. The Batch 69 recruits completed an intensive 132-day training programme and will receive a nationally accredited Level 4 Certificate in Policing under the Fiji National Qualifications Framework. Among the graduates were 10 officers from the Tuvalu Police Service, reflecting continued regional cooperation…

Overview: Palau’s annual State of the Republic Address has a new target date — but whether it will actually happen on July 14 depends on a process that, so far, hasn’t started. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s office says the date has been discussed with Congress. Senate leaders say they’ve received nothing in writing. Here’s where things stand. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. is expected to deliver the constitutionally required State of the Republic Address on July 14, according to the Office of the President. But as of this week, Senate President Hokkons…

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has rejected claims of a cover-up in the investigation into the death of Sakiasi Ose. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has rejected claims of a cover-up in the investigation into the death of Sakiasi Ose, saying the matter will be independently assessed by the Office of the Resident State Counsel. Tudravu says police have interviewed 12 officers involved in the raid linked to the case, but investigators face significant challenges, including the absence of an assault report at the time of the alleged incident and the lack of a contemporaneous medical report. He says the only lawful…

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Overview: He arrived quietly, settled into a dorm room, got a SIM card — and then he was gone. Palau’s first deported migrant under a landmark agreement with the United States stayed less than two weeks before disappearing from the island. What happened, and what does it mean for Palau’s role in U.S. immigration enforcement? Read the full story. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 18, 2026) — The first third-country national deported to Palau under a memorandum of understanding with the United States arrived on the island in May and departed within two weeks, according to information obtained…

Members of the Rewa FC side before their Fiji FACT opener this afternoon. Rewa FC staged an impressive comeback to claim a 2-1 victory over Navua in their opening match of the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT at Subrail Park this afternoon. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Rewa gradually took control of the contest and began applying pressure in Navua’s half. Their persistence paid off shortly after the break when co-captain Tevita Waranivalu rose highest to head home from a corner kick and level the scores. The Delta Tigers completed the turnaround in the 59th minute, with Kavaia Rawaqa finding the back…

A solo fisherman missing for a week in the northern Cook Islands has been rescued.The man, in his four-metre aluminium skiff, was spotted by a crew onboard Royal New Zealand Air Force plane Poseidon on Friday morning, waving at them.The New Zealand Defence Force said nearby fishing vessels indicated they were able to him up.The fisherman had set off from Pukapuka Island, more than 1000 kilometres northwest of Rarotonga, for a day’s fishing on Thursday last week but failed to return.It’s understood that he had minimal safety or survival equipment.”He was reported overdue to local police the following day and…

Overview: The ocean around Palau is doing something remarkable — and science is finally catching up to prove it. New research from the Palau International Coral Reef Center confirms that tuna are reproducing inside the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, offering powerful evidence that protecting offshore waters is paying off. Here’s what researchers found, and why it matters for Palau’s future. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Scientists from the Palau International Coral Reef Center brought microscopes, marine research and hands-on conservation education to the public Saturday during World Tuna Day, spotlighting the critical role the Palau National Marine Sanctuary plays…

Relief at the pump as global fuel prices continue to decline. Fijians may soon see some relief at the pump as global fuel prices continue to decline, but the reduction is unlikely to be immediate. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says while international fuel prices have fallen in recent weeks, local consumers will only benefit after the pricing adjustments work their way through Fiji’s fuel pricing mechanism. Fuel prices in Fiji began increasing earlier this year following heightened tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global oil supply routes, placing additional pressure on households and businesses. Immanuel says the Fijian…