Author: TMC Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau’s hospital has resolved its recent medicine shortage, with 98% of required medicines now in stock, but the Ministry of Health and Human Services cannot guarantee a consistent supply as the government’s current budget restrictions delay the next orders. Sonsorol Governor with women from Sonsorol at the MHHS Townhall […]The post Palau hospital reports 98% of required medicines in stock, but future supply uncertain appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
Wellington charity offers lifeline to woman stranded in CooksA charitable trust in Wellington has offered to escort a Sri Lankan woman currently stranded in the Cook Islands through New Zealand and back home.Cook Islands News first reported that the 49-year-old has been stuck in Rarotonga since at least February 2024, having been repeatedly denied a transit visa by both New Zealand and Australian immigration.Tahir Nawaz from the Deen Welfare Trust said that athough he had never met the woman stranded in the Cook Islands, he felt compelled to act.”There’s got to be somebody there to do something. It shouldn’t be…
Tuvalu’s government is indirectly investing in fossil fuel companies through its national trust fund, with documents saying the country has limited ability to stop.An investigation by AFP found Australia-based fund managers from Mercer have been investing on Tuvalu’s behalf in funds holding stakes in coal, gas and oil.Newly released documents suggest Tuvalu will find it hard to move away from fossil fuels.New Zealand sits on the board of the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and officials discussed investment strategy in internal documents released under freedom of information laws.A briefing said Tuvalu had “limited ability to tailor specific investment preferences”, due to the…
Valencia Basket men’s team faces its second EuroLeague game of the week with a road trip to FC Barcelona (Friday 30, 8:30 pm, Palau Blaugrana, Movistar+ Baloncesto) in a Round 9 matchup of Europe’s premier club competition.After opening the tournament with three away wins for the first time in club history, the taronja side will put its strong run of results to the test, having won its last four games. Valencia Basket has the opportunity to rewrite its EuroLeague road records, although it comes against one of the toughest opponents and in one of the least favourable venues according to the…
Dentsu Creative Australia has appointed internationally awarded creative leader Stu Turner as chief creative officer, reinforcing its commitment to creative excellence. Turner brings more than two decades of experience, having held senior creative leadership roles at VML, The Royals, DDB and Havas. His work has been recognised at the industry’s most prestigious international award shows, including Cannes Lions Grand Prix, D&AD Yellow and Black Pencils, Spikes Asia Grand Prix, and multiple Effies including the Grand Effie. His portfolio includes globally recognised campaigns such as The Palau Pledge, The Riderless Bike, KitKat Break Chair, alongside award-winning work for IKEA, RACQ and…
Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been granted permission by the High Court to travel to New Zealand to accompany his sick wife for medical treatment.Bainimarama, who lost power in December 2022, is facing charges in two separate cases. One involves allegations of inciting mutiny alongside former police chief Sitiveni Qiloho, while the other concerns a health tender case alongside his former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma. He pleaded not guilty in both cases.According to local media, Bainimarama’s wife has been bedridden for weeks due to a spinal infection and needs to travel to…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has spoken after being taken to Australia for urgent medical treatment earlier this week.Wale did not provide details about his condition but called on Solomon Islanders yo “keep me and my family in your prayers” as he focuses on his recovery.In a statement on Friday, Wale thanked his well-wishers, saying their prayers have been a source of strength and comfort to him and his family.He also expressed gratitude to Solomon Islands opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare and the opposition for their prayers, goodwill, and show of support.”At this time, I ask that you continue to…
Super Typhoon In-fa has regained strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour as it approaches the Northern Islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).The US National Weather Service (NWS) said the category 4 storm is expected to pass near or over Agrihan on Friday afternoon or evening.Typhoon warnings remain in effect for Agrihan, Pagan, and Alamagan, where destructive winds are expected.At 4am Friday, In-fa was located about 290 miles east-southeast of Agrihan and 295 miles east-northeast of Saipan, moving west at 18 miles per hour.NWS meteorologist Landon Aydlett said satellite imagery showed a powerful,…
Australian aid Co-hosting the pre-COP climate talks with Fiji and Tuvalu, the Australian government announced funding allocations under existing regional climate change initiatives, including AUD7 million to improve planning for renewable energy projects and AUD3 million for nature-based climate adaptation projects. While several countries pledged additional contributions to the Pacific Resilience Facility, the facility remains over USD300 million short of its USD500 million capitalisation target ahead of the COP31 summit in Türkiye which starts on 9 November. The Asian Development Bank confirmed that it is finalising a USD250 million Pacific investment from the Green Climate Fund that promises to leverage…
Former Pacific leaders challenge PIF Israel partnershipThe chair of the Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) says the argument that religious affinity justifies the Pacific Islands Forum’s (PIF) partnership with Israel does not stack up.The Forum’s recent decision to make Israel a sectoral partner has drawn widespread criticism by civil society in the region, and is described as being in conflict with the Pacific’s commitments to human rights, self-determination and international law.The Pacific Elders’ Voice – a group of former Pacific prime ministers, presidents, senior diplomats and academics – has also come out strongly against the move.According to PEV chair and former…