Author: TMC Palau
South Melbourne FC logo. Photo: www.ofcproleague.com South Melbourne FC became the first team to qualify for the OFC Pro League final, following their crushing 4-0 win over Vanuatu United FC in Auckland this afternoon. The side led 3-0 at halftime, before a fourth goal in the second half secured them their final spot and stopped Vanuatu United’s run in the competition. Player of the match Jordan Swibel, who scored the opening goal of the match, said post-match it was a good win for them, as they now turn their focus to Sunday’s final. “The squad knows how to play in…
Overview: Palau will pause this Memorial Day to honor soldiers who never returned home. Veterans and families will remember the lives and sacrifices of Palauan troops killed while serving in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Families, veterans and communities to honor Palauan troops lost in combat and military service KOROR, Palau (May 20, 2026) — Veterans in Palau will honor the nation’s fallen heroes during Memorial Day observances on May 25, remembering Palauan men who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military during conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those being remembered is Capt. Kintaro John of the…
Around 100 participants from Fiji are expected to compete across professional and amateur divisions at the 27th VONU Pro Am Golf Tournament next week at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club. The professional division will compete for a prize purse of $10,000, attracting a strong field and raising the level of competition. Professional golfers, business leaders and guests from across Fiji will come together for one of the country’s longest-running golf tournaments. Tournament organizer Amitesh Chandra says reaching the 27th year is a milestone made possible through consistent support.Article continues after advertisement “Reaching 27 years is something we are very…
Overview: Koror Gov. Eyos Rudimch has vetoed a major lease reform bill, warning it could violate national law, weaken public land protections and expose families to predatory lenders. Supporters said the measure would have expanded access to loans and home financing. Was the veto the right call? Rudimch says measure could violate national law and put public land leaseholders at risk of losing homes By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 19, 2026)— Eyos Rudimch has vetoed a controversial lease reform bill that would have expanded the ability of Koror public land leaseholders to transfer or use their leases as collateral,…
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu. [Photo: BOSE VAVATAGA] The Pacific is no longer just a transit point for illicit drugs and organised crime. It is now becoming the destination itself, according to Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu. Opening the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit, Tudravu warned that organised criminal networks are tightening their grip across the region. He said Pacific nations are suffering the consequences of crimes largely driven by demand outside the region.Article continues after advertisement “We are not the highest consumers of illicit drugs, yet we are the most vulnerable to their impact, as we are caught in the transhipment…
Overview: Palau is moving toward stronger and more climate-resilient public infrastructure after President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. signed Executive Order No. 502 directing the development of national building standards for all government-funded construction projects. The order aims to improve construction quality, safety, and disaster resilience by creating a unified building code adapted to Palau’s unique environmental conditions. By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. signed Executive Order No. 502 directing the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries to develop consolidated building standards and a code for all government‑funded construction projects. Minister Charles Obichang, Ministry of Public…
source: BBC A tale about forbidden love and Taiwanese food has won the International Booker Prize, becoming the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. Taiwan Travelogue, written by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and Taiwanese-American translator Lin King, follows two women on their culinary tour across Taiwan in the 1930s, when the island was under Japanese rule. Elaborately framed as the translation of a rediscovered travel memoir, complete with fictional footnotes, many readers thought it was about a genuine historic text when the book was first published in 2020. “It’s a captivating, slyly sophisticated novel,” said…
The Pacific region is widely regarded as a strategic transit corridor, located between two key producers – Southeast Asia and the Americas – and two major consumers – Australia and New Zealand. Photo: 123RF Australian and New Zealand police will fund a strike force in Colombia to fight the Pacific drug trade. Aotearoa’s acting deputy commissioner Mike Johnson said an International Joint Investigations Team is being set up with the aim of gathering evidence on illicit shipments before they enter Pacific waters. New Zealand will base one liaison officer in Bogota, “allowing us to more effectively identify and respond to…
[Photo: FILE] The Consumer Council of Fiji has raised concerns that certain supply patterns in the retail market may be influencing the availability of essential goods, leaving consumers with fewer affordable options. Consumer Council Chief Executive Seema Shandil says some trends suggest availability may be affected not only by supply chain issues but also by pricing processes and broader market behaviour. Shandil highlighted this while making submissions before the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission’s 2023–2024 Annual Report. She says suppliers have indicated that in some cases, products remain off shelves while price adjustment…
source: AAP After decades in front of the camera, John Travolta made his directorial debut at Cannes, but he’s unsure he’ll take the helm on another project. John Travolta, fresh from his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival last week, told Reuters that he cannot imagine stepping behind the camera again unless he felt a deep passion for its subject matter. “When people say, ‘Would you direct again?’ – I have to be passionate because it’s all-consuming, so you have to love it that much,” said the screen legend, admitting that making Propeller One-Way Night Coach was at times…