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[Photo: MOSESE RAQIO] A decade of Pacific advocacy has culminated in a landmark moment, with the official establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, which is the region’s first Pacific-led and Pacific-owned climate financing institution. General Manager Finau Soqo says the milestone represents a major breakthrough for Pacific nations that have long struggled to access global climate funding, despite being on the frontline of rising sea levels and climate impacts. She says the facility is designed to put control back into the hands of Pacific countries and their communities, allowing direct access to funding for climate and disaster resilience. The Pacific…

Tropical Depression 01W, which formed northwest of Palau overnight, has no direct threat to the Marianas, according to the National Weather Service.However, a high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through late Thursday tonight, NWS Weather Forecast Office Guam said.Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water.If caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, face the shore and call or wave for help, NWS said.As of 1 a.m., 01W was located 9.5 degrees north and 130.4 degrees…

Sitiveni Rabuka Photo: Fiji Government Australia and Fiji have made “significant progress” towards a new bilateral treaty that will cover security and economic cooperation. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka held talks with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Pacific Minister Pat Conroy in Suva on Wednesday. Rabuka said the two countries will be upgrading their current ‘Vuvale Partnership’ into the ‘Vuvale Union’. “This represents a huge step-up in our relationship,” Rabuka said at a joint news conference, describing security as “a central pillar in our partnership”. “I firmly believe that the foundation upon which our partnership is built is…

[Source: OFC Pro League] Ryan Feutz’s stoppage-time header broke Extra Bula FC hearts in a 1-0 defeat in the OFC Pro League, after they battled bravely for over an hour with 10 men following Setareki Hughes’ red card. Despite being a man down, Bula FC created the better chances in the second half but couldn’t find the breakthrough, with Scott Wara and Gabiriele Matanisiga both going close. The Fijian side were ultimately punished late on as South Island United struck in the dying minutes to seal all three points. The result is a serious blow to Bula FC’s semi-final hopes,…

As the holiday season approaches and many across the Pacific face a cost-of-living crisis, the last thing you want to be asked by your boss is to work for free in the new year.Well, Palau’s government has issued a notice asking government workers…to volunteer eight hours of labour per week, which may or may not be paid in the future.FEATURED:Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Junior Source link

[Photo: FILE] Empowering young people with knowledge of history is a key focus of this year’s Girmit commemorations. Multi-Ethnic Affairs Permanent Secretary Dr Vinesh Kumar says young people must understand the journey and sacrifices of the Girmit generation to appreciate the opportunities they have today. He warns that many youths growing up in a modern digital environment risk losing connection with the past if efforts are not made to keep history alive. Dr Kumar says the Ministry is actively engaging youth with activities designed to make history more meaningful and relatable.Article continues after advertisement “It is very important for us…

Palau d’Esports L’Illa in Benidorm hosted the 14th annual Christmas Sports, Leisure, and Recreation Fair this morning. This event, aimed at 6th-grade students from all the municipality’s schools, took place before the Christmas holidays and was attended by nearly a thousand students aged 10 and 11. The fair began at 9:30 a.m. and continued until 1:00 p.m., during which time the students enjoyed a wide variety of recreational and sporting activities. Benidorm City Council’s Sports Councillor, Javier Jordá, and the Education Councillor, Maite Moreno, travelled to Palau along with other members of the local government to support the students in…

Australia has stepped in with $48 million in targeted budget support to help Fiji manage rising fuel costs and supply pressures, as global energy markets remain volatile. Speaking at a press briefing in Suva, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the funding is aimed at easing the immediate impact of fuel price shocks while strengthening Fiji’s role as a regional fuel hub. She acknowledged that Fiji and the wider Pacific are being disproportionately affected by global disruptions, particularly due to tensions in the Middle East. “Australia will provide 30 million Australian dollars in targeted budget support to assist with Fiji’s…

Next Friday 10 October at 8.30pm, the Palau Blaugrana will open its doors for the first official game of the 2025/26, a EuroLeague clash with Valencia Basket.To celebrate the return, members, season-ticket holders and fans will have the chance to enjoy a unique experience. The club is organising a knockout tournament that promises a thrilling day packed with excitement. How it works The tournament will begin at 5.00pm outside the Sala París and features 16 teams of three players, with the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals all taking place before tip-off in the EuroLeague clash, while the grand final…

November 3, 2023, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Starlink logo is displayed on a smartphone screen Photo: 123RF Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea’s chief ombudsman says they will appeal the decision to allow Starlink to operate in the country. The satellite-based internet service was officially allowed last week. Starlink has been trying to break into the PNG market for more than three years. The Ombudsman Commission kept the government tied up in court for most of it, making them unable to grant operating licenses – until this week. But local media reports Commissioner Richard Pagen saying that given…