Author: TMC Palau
[Source: Reuters] The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The IMF told Reuters it does not comment on staff issues. Piris currently serves as the IMF’s assistant director in its African Department and mission chief for Ethiopia, according to the IMF. His prior roles include leading IMF missions in Mozambique, Lebanon and China.Article continues after advertisement The appointment comes after Venezuela, which has been in default on its external debt since 2017, said last month it would begin restructuring. Analysts estimate the total,…
BarcelonaThe rejuvenation of Primavera Sound was evident in 2025, especially among the headliners: Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, born in 1992, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Furthermore, the choice set the festival apart because it managed to bring together three of the most sought-after artists of the moment. Tickets sold out in January, five months before the event. The headliners of the 24th edition, held from June 3rd to 7th at Parc del Fòrum and the marine platform, considerably raise the average age, especially The Cure and Gorillaz, and among the notable names are some that connect with an…
Overview: After navigating thousands of miles across the Pacific and enduring severe weather, including Typhoon Sinlaku, the crew of Alingano Maisu has returned safely to Palau. The voyage may have been shortened, but its mission of preserving traditional navigation and cultural connections remains a success. Traditional voyaging canoe completes 4,280 nautical miles as crew navigates severe weather across the western Pacific By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu was formally welcomed home during a closing ceremony May 29 at Drop Off Bar & Grill, marking the crew’s safe return after severe weather, including Typhoon Sinlaku,…
‘Brazil fever’: Football fans in Vanuatu have lined up along the roadsides in the capital, Port Vila, donned in Brazil’s national team colours. Photo: Screengrab / Vanuatu Daily Post With just a week to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, football fans in Vanuatu have lined up along the roadsides in Port Vila, dressed in their favourite national team colours for the global event. It is part of a FIFA World Cup Parade on Friday. While local football fanatics are showing their support for their favourite teams, supporters of South American football powerhouse Brazil have taken the…
[Source: Reuters] Wildlife experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues during a trip to Angola’s Lisima plateau in February, a conservation group said. The Wilderness Project visited the waters that flow through the plateau and which feed four of Africa’s major rivers: the Congo, Okavango, Zambezi and Cuanza. New species included an armoured, predatory cricket, a previously undescribed species of copper caterpillar and its adult butterfly, and a crowned crab spider that fluoresces under ultraviolet light. Experts also found a new blood orange-hued species of ladybird orb-web…
Tongan Secondary Schools rugby league team during their training today. The Tongan Secondary Schools rugby league team is banking on teamwork and unity as they prepare to compete at the Pacific Secondary Schools Championship this weekend. Both the boys’ and girls’ Under-18 squads completed their final preparations today, fine-tuning their combinations ahead of the tournament kick-off tomorrow. Secretary General Tavake Fangupo says the championship is primarily aimed at giving students exposure to elite-level rugby, helping them grow both on and off the field. Despite coming from different disciplines and backgrounds, the teams have spent the past few months building cohesion…
On June 4, 2026, one of TMC Palau’s most beloved talk shows, “Kausischakl”, officially turned off its microphone, bringing an incredidle 9 – year journey to a close. For nearly a decade, Kausischakl served as a voice for the people – sharing stories, discussing important issues, and creating meaningful conversations that connected communities across Palau. Its legacy will live on through the countless voice it amplified, the discussions it inspired, and the impact it make on listeners throughout the years. Thank you to everyone who made this journey possible – host, guest, staff, supporters, and loyal listeners. 9 years. Countless…
Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koroi Hawkins Detectives in Fiji are investigating claims that members of the joint police and military taskforce were involved in raiding the central division home of a man who has since died. Police have confirmed that they are probing the death of a man in his 30s who is a Kinoya resident, Sakiasi Ose. This is the second recent death in Suva following alleged home raids carried out by both the police and military. Jone Vakarisi – described by local media as a drug lord involved in criminal networks – died in military custody on 17…
[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s landfill sites are coming under increasing pressure, with Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa warning that urgent action is needed to reduce the amount of waste being sent to dumping grounds across the country. Speaking at the launch of the Return and Earn initiative in Nasinu, Nalumisa said waste management has become a growing challenge and is calling on Fijians to take greater responsibility for the rubbish they generate. The Minister highlighted concerns about the country’s limited landfill capacity, saying existing sites are filling up at an alarming rate. “The government is now trying to come up with…
The group that led opposition to the proposed Vuda waste-to-energy incinerator project says it is now open to supporting alternative waste management solutions from the developer. The comments follow the Department of Environment’s rejection of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Vuda project. Protect the Heritage Coast – Vuda-Saweni Taskforce organiser Paul Forrest says the decision should not be seen as opposition to all forms of waste management development. Instead, he says it presents an opportunity for The Next Generation Holdings (TNG) to pursue projects that are more appropriately scaled and better suited to Fiji’s needs.Article continues after advertisement Forrest…