Author: TMC Palau
Overview: As Washington seeks to manage tensions with Beijing, Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao says U.S. engagement with China should not be mistaken for a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau and other Indo-Pacific partners. During an interview with Island Times, Hsiao discussed regional security, strategic competition and a new Taiwan-Palau law enforcement initiative. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We have the same belief as the United States — that peace is maintained through strength,” Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao said, emphasizing that continued U.S. engagement with China does not signal a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau or…
[Source: Reuters] The cake and balloons will be out again at Bushy Park in south-west London on Saturday as the phenomenon that is parkrun marks yet another milestone, this one surely the most incredible of all along its 22-year journey – the millionth event. That is not the one millionth individual run – there have been almost 140 million of those – but, including junior 2km versions, the one millionth free, timed, 5km run organised and delivered by an army of volunteers. The origin story is as well-trodden as Bushy Park’s lush turf at 9am every Saturday, but never loses…
On the last phone call with his father on Sunday, Indian seafarer Aditya Sharma confided in him about “warnings” from United States forces and the tense situation aboard his Palau-flagged merchant tanker, MT Settebello, as the ship navigated waters off the coast of Oman, amid a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.“We spoke almost every day. On a WhatsApp call on Sunday, he told me that they received at least two warnings from the US Navy in the past fortnight, and that the ship was still trying to push towards the Strait of Hormuz. We were worried. Another ship,…
Overview: Every breath of air that enters the global stratosphere passes through a narrow atmospheric doorway — and that doorway sits directly above Palau. For ten years, the Palau Atmospheric Observatory has stood watch over one of the most scientifically significant patches of sky on the planet. What began as two containers of instruments on the grounds of Palau Community College has grown into the largest scientific observatory in the rural western Pacific, generating data that reaches climate researchers from Germany to NASA and beyond. At the observatory’s 10th anniversary ceremony, scientists and government leaders gathered to reflect on a…
Suva FC will begin their 2026 BiC Fiji FACT campaign with a tough opening fixture against defending champions Labasa. Club president Nitin Singh understands the importance of securing a positive result against the hosts, saying a strong start could provide valuable momentum for the rest of the tournament. Singh said the team has spent the past two weeks addressing weaknesses identified during recent Extra Premier League matches and is confident the players will be well prepared for the challenge ahead. He also acknowledged that Labasa will be highly motivated to defend their title on home soil and expects a fiercely…
Koror, Palau – Palau’s National Congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), took ownership of a new joint website for the Senate and the House of Delegates during a handover ceremony held on 26 May 2026, making an important step towards greater transparency, accessibility and public engagement in the legislative process.The ceremony brought together Floor Leaders and members of both chambers, representatives of the Government of Japan, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to celebrate the successful completion and transfer of the platform to the OEK.The website was developed under Phase two of the Strengthening Legislatures in Pacific Island Countries (SLIP II) project, a UNDP initiative funded by the Government of Japan that enhances the effectiveness and transparency of parliamentary systems across Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Palau, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.The development process was carried out by expert digital designers in close collaboration with the staff of both chambers, ensuring the platforms are tailored to the specific needs of the Parliament and are sustainable over the long term.Delivering opening remarks on behalf of the OEK, Senate Floor Leader, Honourable Kerai Mariur underscored the Parliament’s commitment to…
Overview: Palau’s Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil made a compelling case this week that the country’s justice institutions are not separate from economic development — they make it possible. Speaking at the Enhancing Investment in Palau forum, she outlined new government coordination measures, warned of AI-enabled investment fraud and called for deeper ties with Palau’s key development partners. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau, June 11, 2026 — Palau’s Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil told a gathering of investors, diplomats and government officials Wednesday that the country’s justice system sits “quietly but critically” at the foundation of economic resilience, arguing that…
[Photo: FILE] Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has rejected accusations that the previous FijiFirst Government is responsible for the current drug crisis. Sayed-Khaiyum described some allegations circulating publicly as “nonsense” and politically motivated. He says discussions around the drug issue have become heavily politicised, with blame frequently directed at the former administration. According to Sayed-Khaiyum, the FijiFirst Government took a proactive approach to drug enforcement, including providing additional funding to police operations and specialised investigations.Article continues after advertisement “Anybody looking at it objectively, and you can check this out with Australian Federal Police and various other agencies and various other countries,…
Auckland FC celebrate their OFC Pro League victory over South Melbourne. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) first-ever professional league is financially secured for the next three years. OFC Pro League general manager Stuart Larman told RNZ Pacific it was rare that a new league could have the financial stability to carry on, and thanked the sport’s world governing body, FIFA, and other commercial partners, that have backed the league. He said there were learnings and positive feedback, especially commercially from those wanting to be a part of the league going forward. The OFC Pro League was played across…
Patty Mills finished with 36 points at Palau, setting the highest scoring mark in an ACB semifinal this century. It was a remarkable performance, even though it was not enough to avoid defeat. His outing also became the highest individual scoring performance at Palau since Drazen Petrovic’s 37 points in the 1989 final. That historical comparison underlines the scale of Mills’ night. Mills also made 8 three-pointers, the fourth-best mark ever in ACB playoff history and a new postseason record for the aurinegros. Source link