Author: TMC Palau

BarcelonaJoan Laporta’s final days before resigning as Barça president were frantic. Meetings, contract renewals, interviews, and photographs. Closing cases was very important for the current pre-candidate in his aspirations to be re-elected. Generally speaking, and apart from the 4-0 defeat in the Cup, the men’s first team is performing well. For this reason alone, Laporta has a good chance of remaining in the presidential box. What the fans value most is that the ball goes in the net. Therefore, the president’s main task has been to patch up the team. However, managing a club like Barça is much broader, and…

[Photo Credit: Supplied] Prouds hosted two exclusive Pandora shopping events ahead of Mother’s Day in Nadi and Suva. The events were held at Prouds Downtown Nadi on 27 April and Prouds Suva Central on 29 April, bringing together invited customers for private shopping experiences featuring Pandora’s latest jewellery collections. Guests were treated to light refreshments as they browsed products in an intimate setting themed around Mother’s Day gifting. [Photo Credit: Supplied] As part of the events, a Lucky Door Prize draw was held, with one winner from each location receiving a Pandora gift bag. Customers who made purchases were also…

SYDNEY — The president of Palau, the tiny Pacific Islands state that is a key section of the Second Island Chain, raised eyebrows last week with the comment that his island is “already at war with China“ and under “constant threat” from Beijing — with analysts saying Washington would be wise to seize on his comments and offer aid. Speaking in Hawaii before the beginning of the Pacific Island Forum, President Surangel Whipps Jr. added that “the best way to combat this is through partnership with like-minded nations who believe peace comes through strength and presence is deterrence.” It’s a…

[Photo: FILE] The state has yet to file further disclosures and agreed facts in the case of a former Fiji Corrections Officer who is charged with the alleged murder of his de facto partner in Nakasi last year Epeli Laqeni is charged with one count of murder. It is alleged that he murdered his de facto partner in Nakasi between 3 and 5 September last year. He was arrested in September and later admitted to CWM Hospital for injuries allegedly sustained during the incident. The High Court also heard that his pre-trial matter is yet to be finalised.Article continues after…

Published December 4, 2025 5:27pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching a new flight service connecting Manila and Palau’s largest city, Koror.In a news release on Thursday, PAL said the Manila-Palau route will begin service on March 29, 2026 with twice-weekly flights.The airline said it is offering special introductory fares starting at $499 roundtrip economy base fare and $1,239 roundtrip business class base fare for booking until December 18, 2025, covering travel period beginning March 29, 2026 and beyond.PAL said the…

[Photo Supplied] Kesaia Sivo’s journey in Aerobic Gymnastics has been built on passion, discipline and a love for movement that started when she was just a child watching and dancing to music. The 11-year-old Suva gymnast, who trains with AeroGym Fiji under coach Josiemaraya Ryland, began her gymnastics journey in 2022 after discovering how much she enjoyed dance and expressive movement. That simple interest quickly grew into commitment, as Sivo embraced the sport and the challenges that came with learning new skills, routines, and techniques. “I started Aerobic Gymnastics in 2022. I joined because I love dancing and moving to…

Overview: As Pacific leaders gather in Port Moresby for the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting, a clear message is emerging: the region’s greatest challenge is no longer ideas, but delivery. From rising fuel costs to fragile supply chains, island nations are shifting focus toward scaling proven solutions that can strengthen resilience across the Pacific. By Ngeldei Tulop In the long stretches of ocean that separate island communities, the Pacific reveals its realities with quiet consistency. Distance is not just geography—it is cost, time, and vulnerability. It is reflected in the price of a single shipment of fuel…

Representatives from military branches across the United States Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. law enforcement, and Republic of Palau government attend the 2024 Mid-Joint Committee Meeting at the Peleliu South Dock, Republic of Palau, Sept. 16-17, 2024. This was the first JCM that the Guam National Guard had a seat at the table thanks to the new State Partnership Program with Palau that came into effect in late April 2024. Source link

Team Fiji swimming co-captain Jonalese Vatubua. Stepping into a leadership role for the first time is never easy, and for Team Fiji swimming co-captain Jonalese Vatubua, the challenge has been as demanding out of the pool as it is in it ahead of the Oceania Swimming Championship. The year 13 student of St Joseph’s Secondary School is juggling national duties with the pressures of her final year in high school, maintaining a strict daily routine that leaves little room for rest. Vatubua begins her day with training from 5am to 7am before heading to school from 7.50am to 3.30pm. After…

Poet, translator and renowned Hebraist, Manuel Forcano (Barcelona, ​​1968) is one of the most unique intellectual voices in contemporary Catalan culture. His career combines literary creation with a solid work of studying and disseminating Hebrew and Arabic cultures, which has made him a privileged bridge between traditions that have historically shared spaces of dialogue, but also of conflict. A doctor in Semitic philology and a specialist in the history and literature of the Near East, Forcano has dedicated a good part of his career to the study and translation of medieval and modern Hebrew texts. At the same time, he…