Author: TMC Palau
The initial works funded for this financial year are underway. [Photo: FILE] The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has announced the delay of the Navakasiga road construction in Bua, in terms of weather conditions and funding. He said that the initial works funded for this financial year are underway, set to improve safety and ensure that Navakasiga residents have durable access. “So currently, in the last few days, they have continued some of the urgent works, and definitely with that budget, we will attempt or try to complete the works within what is enabled…
Immanuel said the funding will not be directly allocated as fuel cash support, but will form part of the overall government budget and be used according to national priorities, including fuel mitigation measures. [Photo: FILE] Australia’s additional AUD$30 million (about $47 million) in budget support is helping shield citizens from rising fuel prices and the cost of living. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says the funding is helping subsidize the 22.5 percent bus fare increase, boost transport support for welfare recipients and students, and assist households with electricity fuel surcharges. Immanuel says the assistance comes at a critical time as families…
Sheila Yama during the Press Conference for the David Nyika v Floyd Masson IBF Cruiserweight World Title Eliminator fight announcement at Radisson RED, Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday 21 May 2026. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Sheila Yama didn’t grow up dreaming of being a world champion. The boxer led a quiet childhood with her seven siblings in Papua New Guinea. “No internet, no power, just lamps and traditional houses. It was a simple life.” She wasn’t even aware professional women’s boxing existed. “Phones and technology came later. We used to go up the mountains and climb trees just to get signal.…
Issued by: on KOROR, Republic of Palau – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, delivers remarks for the Palau Community College commencement ceremony in Koror State in the Republic of Palau, May 15. “Your education has prepared you to lead in a complex and changing world,” Lasky told graduates. “Whether you enter public service, military service, private industry, or continue your studies, remember that part of your contribution will be remembering what it means to be Palauan.”Lasky serves as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Officer for…
Immanuel said the funding would support government efforts to stabilize the economy. [Photo: FILE] The government has defended securing additional financing through the Asian Development Bank, stating it is necessary to protect Fiji’s economy during ongoing global economic uncertainty. Speaking in Parliament, Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel was questioned on the concessional financing secured through the ADB, including how much of the funding would be directed toward capital development and operational costs. He said Fiji has secured around $445 million in financing support from the ADB to help cushion the impact of the global fuel crisis and support the upcoming national…
Issued by: on KOROR, Republic of Palau – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, meets with U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 and U.S. Marines from the U.S Marine Corps Engineer Detachment in Koror State in the Republic of Palau, May 16. During his meetings with the teams, Lasky received updates about current military activities, operations, and responsibilities in the country.Lasky serves as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Officer for the Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands,…
The state was given time until the 3rd of july to complete pre-trial conference documents for the other two accused persons. [Photo: Nikhil Kumar] A father accused of causing the death of his six-year-old son in an alleged forklift accident, pleaded guilty this afternoon at the Suva High Court. 38-year-old Savenaca Damuni, appeared before Justice Dane Tuiqereqere alongside Raviravi Timberyard directors Vinay Prakash Chandra and Sushila Devi. Damuni is charged with one count of manslaughter arising from an alleged breach of duty. It is alleged that on May 2, 2023, while reversing a forklift, he struck his son, causing injuries…
Issued by: on KOROR, Republic of Palau – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, meets with Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr. and National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson in Koror State in the Republic of Palau, May 18, 2026. During the meeting, the leaders discussed ongoing efforts of the U.S. to maintain the defense and security of Palau under Title 3 of the Compact of Free Association, and opportunities for partnership in the future. Lasky serves as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Officer for the Republic of…
The Bill also sets up a National Tourism Council, introduces national tourism standards, and creates a Tourism Fund to support infrastructure, training, and community-based tourism operators. [Photo: FILE] Parliament today passed the Tourism Bill 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s tourism laws for the first time in more than 50 years. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka says the tourism sector has been operating under outdated laws since 1973, even though it remains the backbone of the economy. He says the new law will modernise the industry with stronger standards, better investment, accountability, and protection…
A kava bar serving counter in Nouméa. Photo: Supplied / NC la 1ère New Caledonia’s kava industry stakeholders are concerned at the increase of the price of the precious imported root, mainly from neighbouring Vanuatu. Since the beginning of 2026, they claim the price of one kilo of dried kava chips has risen from 4500 French Pacific Francs (CFP, around US$44) at the beginning of the year to currently about 7000 CFP (around US$68), an estimated 40 percent increase. New Caledonia Kava artisans’ federation president José Bourgine told local media several factors could explain the steep increase. This includes the…