Author: TMC Palau
Fiji’s fuel supply remains stable, with current stock levels and scheduled shipments expected to sustain normal operations through May and June, according to authorities. As of 18 May 2026, the country has 49.7 million litres of fuel on land, with a further 58.12 million litres expected to arrive before the end of May. This will bring total available stock to 108 million litres, with projected consumption of 33 million litres for the remainder of May, leaving an estimated end-of-month balance of 75 million litres — about 55 per cent of total storage capacity. Forecasts for June also remain within normal…
DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on AIRAI, Republic of Palau (July 23, 2025) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and staff receive a tour of the Palau International Airport in Airai, July 23. Palau airport is currently serving as a support location for exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025. The REFORPAC exercise strengthens the U.S. Air Force’s adaptability to unforeseen challenges and reinforces mission readiness by proactively planning for contingencies ensuring the safety of service members and equipment while upholding a responsive…
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on Tuesday when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Leaders for almost the entire season, Mikel Arteta’s side are now four points clear with one game remaining and Sunday’s clash at Crystal Palace will now be a coronation. Arsenal had beaten Burnley 1-0 on Monday, meaning City had to win on the south coast to extend the race to the final day. But a subdued City trailed to Eli Junior Kroupi’s first-half goal and Erling Haaland’s stoppage time reply was too late.Article…
Jayapura, Jubi – The Palau Senate and two private citizens have asked the Supreme Court to immediately halt a government plan to accept up to 75 deportees from the United States, arguing the arrangement violates the Constitution, immigration laws and the authority of the national legislature. The plaintiffs filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) seeking to stop President Surangel Whipps Jr and executive agencies from issuing visas or entry permits to the deportees while the case is being decided. The case challenges a 24 December 2025, announcement by the president that Palau would accept third-country nationals —…
Vatia Jetty, where one of Fiji’s largest meth consignment was seized. Pacific police ministers have agreed on a new regional mandate to strengthen cooperation against growing security threats, in what Fiji is calling a major milestone for Pacific policing partnerships. The agreement follows the first-ever Pacific Police Ministers Summit, with leaders committing not only to continued dialogue but to coordinated action on regional security challenges. Speaking after day one of the summit, Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalurua says the gathering has created strong momentum that will continue beyond this week’s discussions. He says the summit marks history in the making…
The annual survey by Business Advantage PNG of the CEOs of 100 of Papua New Guinea’s largest firms is invaluable for the insights it provides. While little is published about how the CEOs are chosen and how many actually respond, the fact that this survey has been carried out since 2012 asking basically the same questions every year makes it the best mechanism we have for tracking business views in PNG. For most of the last decade, a shortage of foreign exchange was the private sector’s top complaint. But the just-published 2026 PNG 100 CEO Survey shows that access to foreign…
The authorities of Valencia have decided to retain the current director, Jesús Iglesias, as the artistic director of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, despite his contract expiring in December. It has become known that to achieve this, they plan to bypass the requirement to hold a new competitive selection, as stipulated by the theater’s charter. The reason for this move is the record-breaking performance of the season and the high praise for Iglesias’s work from both the public and critics.According to Pablo Font de Mora, chairman of the theater’s Board of Trustees, the Generalitat Valenciana has agreed to…
PNG’s parliament has very few women MPs. Photo: Loop PNG / Screencapture A new law in Papua New Guinea, requiring a political parties to meet a quota for fielding women candidates, is being described as a step in the right direction, but maybe not far enough. The new elections rule that women must make up ten percent of parties’ endorsed candidates was recently announced by Pang’s Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. The law is an affirmative action aimed at trying to address the chronic lack of women as elected representatives in the country. There are currently three women…
Fiji Men’s Netball team following win over Tonga The Fiji Men’s Netball team delivered a dominant performance on day two of the 2026 Men’s Invitational Series, thrashing Tonga 79-18 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. Fiji captain Kitione Waqavonovono says the side showed major improvement from their opening match, particularly in execution and overall teamwork. Despite the convincing win, Waqavonovono believes there is still room for improvement as the tournament progresses. “We managed to get a much larger score line than we did in our opening game and I am really proud with how the boys performed. We just need…
[Source: Supplied] The 2026 Extra Futsal League continues this week with matches scheduled across Suva, Labasa, and Ba as teams look to build momentum early in the competition. Action in the Southern Division kicks off on May 20 at the Fiji FA Futsal Court in Suva, with Lami facing Nasinu in the opening match before Navua takes on Tailevu Naitasiri. The final fixture in Suva will see Rewa battle Suva in what shapes up as one of the headline clashes of the round. In the Northern Division, matches will be played at the Fiji FA Futsal Court in Labasa on…