Author: TMC Palau
Minister for Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna is urging sugarcane farmers to make better use of idle farmland through diversification into other agricultural activities. He says many sugarcane fields are currently left unused instead of being used for alternative farming purposes that could generate income. Tunabuna says a new small-scale farming system allows livestock to be raised on limited land, helping to increase income and reduce pressure on farmers. He adds that idle land can also be used for vegetable farming and livestock production.Article continues after advertisement The minister notes that overall farm diversification remains low and says greater use of…
United Airlines will give out United Club lounge vouchers to customers who purchase tickets to Guam, Saipan, or Palau through its official website.The offer applies to paid round-trip or one-way tickets on flights between Tokyo/Narita and Guam, Saipan, or Palau. The lounge vouchers can be used at the United Club in Narita or Guam.The booking and purchase period is from May 15 to 31. The travel period is from June 15 to September 30. The offer is limited to the first 200 people, and the representative of the traveling party must apply.⇒For more information Source link
The Suva Magistrates Court has heard that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will rely on an alleged partial confession made by Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika during her caution interview. Waqanika faces one count of breaching the Political Parties Act. FICAC alleges she breached political neutrality rules by making a Facebook post in April 2024 opposing the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) while serving as a public officer on the boards of Investment Fiji and Telecom Fiji Limited. She appeared before Resident Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this morning.Article continues after advertisement FICAC counsel Joseph Work told the court that the proposed…
DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on KOROR, Palau (Sept. 29, 2025) – Joel Ehrendreich, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, speaks with Palau government and U.S. military leaders during the biannual, bilateral U.S.-Palau Joint Committee Meeting at the One Stop Shop Government Building in Koror, Sept. 29. JCMs are aligned with the Compact of Free Association Title III: Security and Defense Relations, enabling ongoing dialogue between nations to enhance security and defense in the region. This meeting underscores the mutual commitment to national security, international partnership,…
[Source: Reuters] Russia has handed Kazakhstan four Amur tigers, two of them cubs, to help the country restore its numbers of the animals, President Vladimir Putin said in an article issued ahead of his visit to the Central Asian nation this week. Rich in energy resources and critical minerals, Kazakhstan shares a border with Russia and is a close ally of Moscow in a region where China and the United States are also expanding their influence. The four animals captured in Russia’s far eastern region of Khabarovsk were flown to Kazakhstan, Putin said on the Kremlin’s website on Tuesday, and…
Issued by: on U.S. Army Soldier, Staff Sgt. Thomas Belanger from the 1ST Theater Information Advantage Detachment and U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl Ramon Jose Ceja from the Combat Logistics Battalion 1 install an omni-directional antenna for a IC-M330 ICOM radio at the Ngiratkel Etipson State Building, Ngatpang, Palau, May. 8, 2026. Reinforcing its enduring commitment to the U.S.-Palau partnership and a resilient Indo-Pacific, the United States has spearheaded a vital initiative to upgrade the Republic of Palau’s National Disaster Communication Systems. This significant American investment ensures Palauan first responders can communicate…
Moana players Miracle Fai’ilagi and Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa have both been earmarked to be picked up by other Super franchises. Photo: Photosport Moana Pasifika players have been thrown a financial lifeline after New Zealand Rugby stepped in to cover the struggling franchise’s immediate costs following its move into liquidation. The national body confirmed to RNZ it will cover player salaries until the end of July. The Super Rugby team was placed into liquidation on Monday, with this weekend’s season-ending game against the Brumbies in Canberra set to be their last. The support provides some short-term certainty for players and staff…
The late Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna is being remembered as a visionary leader who helped unite Fiji’s multi-ethnic society through cooperation and consultation. Former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Jioji Kotobalavu says Sukuna played a key role in encouraging iTaukei landowners to lease land for the economic benefit of all communities. He says Sukuna ensured chiefs and provinces understood and supported his reforms through nationwide consultations. “That’s why he recognized as a man of great vision and statement, a vision, a man of great vision. And then, following, having obtained the consent and support of the…
Issued by: on Palau’s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) representative, Wayne Wong conducts successful communications with a NEMO boat 15 miles off the eastern shore of Palau after the installation of an IC-M330 ICOM radio by a joint team of U.S. military members at the Ngarchelong State Office, Ngarchelong, Palau, May. 7, 2026. Reinforcing its enduring commitment to the U.S.-Palau partnership and a resilient Indo-Pacific, the United States has spearheaded a vital initiative to upgrade the Republic of Palau’s National Disaster Communication Systems. This significant American investment ensures Palauan first responders…
The government has approved a new policy to strengthen financial resilience against climate-related disasters. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says the 2026–2031 National Disaster Risk Financing Policy addresses Fiji’s rising exposure to cyclones, floods and other climate-related risks. He says the Pacific remains highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and repeated extreme weather events. Immanuel says disaster risk reduction and financing is a key government priority.Article continues after advertisement “The policy outlines the strategic priorities of government regarding fiscal risks from disasters.” He says the policy will guide national preparedness and improve financial planning for both climate and geophysical…