Author: TMC Palau

Extra Bula FC defender Gabrieli Matanisiga says he is ready to give his all if called upon to help contain Vanuatu United striker Alex O’Neill in Sunday’s OFC Pro League playoff clash. O’Neill heads into the encounter as the competition’s leading goal scorer, posing another major attacking threat for the Bula FC defence in a crucial knockout fixture. With the match expected to be tightly contested, Matanisiga could play a key role in the heart of defence as Bula aims to slow down one of the tournament’s most dangerous forwards. “If I get a chance to play, I’ll try to…

Musical Excellence The extraordinary Yulianna Avdeeva, who in 2010 became the first woman in more than four decades to win the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, makes her debut with the Franz Schubert Filharmonia in Chopin’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 1. This is a work full of Romantic virtuosity, which Avdeeva will no doubt approach with the interpretative depth and stylistic elegance for which she is renowned. In the second part, Tomàs Grau will lead us through the effervescent and sumptuous orchestration of Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé and the same composer’s endlessly mesmerising Boléro. An unmissable appointment with musical excellence. Musical…

Rising cases of child abuse, domestic violence and HIV are being linked to weakening family structures. Experts warn this is driving a growing social breakdown at household level. The issue was raised at a faith-based leaders’ forum on the Social Cohesion and Reconciliation (SCORE) Index Assessment. Participants were told the findings point to serious strain within families and communities. Hare Krishna Spokesperson Dr Rajesh Maharaj said the situation was an urgent national concern. He said the findings reflect problems that need immediate attention.Article continues after advertisement He said family values are declining in many homes. He added that this is…

The University of Auckland Fiji and Students Association marked Rotuman Language Week with an evening of cultural celebration, learning, and connection, bringing together students and members of Auckland’s Rotuman community. Loisi Koyamaisoso and Epeli Ole – who serve as officers for the University of Auckland Fiji and Students Association – said the past week has been an important opportunity for themselves and others to honour and preserve the Rotuman language and traditions. “We cater to the best interests of Fijian students at the university and at any academic institution,” the pair said. The University of Auckland Fiji and Students Association…

KOROR (Palau) – The Palau Basketball Federation (PBF) is proud to present its new national federation logo, a design that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Palau and the excitement of basketball, just in time for hosting the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League as a part of the Pacific Mini Games.This redeveloped logo is a significant step in the federation’s rebranding efforts, showcasing a visual identity that is both contemporary and representative of the basketball community in Palau.This new logo concept reflects both the basketball community and the broader Palauan country and community through its thoughtful design and colour choices. The…

[Photo: FILE] Almost two months after the tragic death of a 28-year-old flight attendant in a motor vehicle accident in Martintar, a man has now been charged with manslaughter. The accused is alleged to have been driving the vehicle that caused an accident in Martintar on the morning of the 28th of March, resulting in the death of the flight attendant. Police say following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, they have formally charged the man with one count of Manslaughter. He is expected to appear at a special sitting of the Nadi Magistrates Court today.Article…

Despite decades of global evidence on how homophobia structures boys’ behaviours and peer hierarchies, it remains one of the most overlooked forms of violence in Pacific schools. The consequences for student wellbeing and learning are significant. My fieldwork in Fiji showed how deeply these dynamics are embedded in everyday school life and how little they are acknowledged in education policy and practice. As part of my PhD research, I spent extended periods in co-educational and all-boys schools across Fiji. I observed interactions, listened to students and spoke with 62 boys about their experiences. Effeminate boys were consistently the most vulnerable.…

An exhibition titled Icons has opened in the center of Barcelona, featuring 150 works by renowned American photographer Steve McCurry. The show at Palau Martorell is one of the most extensive retrospectives of the artist in Spain in recent years. The main focus is on portraits of people caught in the midst of war, poverty, and forced migration.The iconic photograph “the Afghan girl,” which became a symbol of refugee suffering after it appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985, holds a special place in the exhibition. Next to it is a new portrait, taken in 2002 in Peshawar,…

Overview: As Palau prepares to host the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders are carrying forward a powerful message from PRETMM6 in Papua New Guinea: the Pacific must take stronger ownership of its future. From rising fuel costs and climate disasters to economic instability and regional security, Pacific nations are being urged to move beyond discussion and deliver practical solutions for communities across Oceania. As Pacific leaders prepare to gather in Palau for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum, one message from the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting (PRETMM6) in Port Moresby continues to resonate across the region:…

Overview: Palau is dedicating May to children’s mental health, emergency medical services and public well-being through a series of new presidential proclamations and executive orders signed this week. Events planned across the country aim to strengthen community connections, support youth wellness and honor first responders. Executive orders and proclamations spotlight children’s mental health, emergency medical services and community well-being across Palau. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Surangel S. Whipps Jr. signed a series of executive orders and presidential proclamations this week, setting the stage for a busy month focused on public health, children’s well-being and emergency medical services. President…