Author: TMC Palau

History has been rewritten at the 2026 Coca-Cola Games as Queen Victoria School stormed back into the spotlight, ending a 33-year title drought in emphatic fashion. In a thrilling boys division battle, QVS edged out defending champions Marist Brothers High School to reclaim the crown, marking a long-awaited return to the top of Fiji’s biggest school athletics stage. Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School proved their dominance once again in the girls division, successfully defending their title and cementing their status as the team to beat. Source link

U.S. Army Civil Action Team lead strength and conditioning sessions for the Palau National Track Team in Anguar, Palau, 2025. The program enhances athletic performance while promoting teamwork and discipline. (Courtesy Photo) (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL CAMP KATUU, Palau — The Civic Action Team Palau’s apprentice program is where passion meets purpose. Designed to equip local community members with valuable technical skills, the program offers free hands-on training in key engineering fields such as equipment operation, plumbing, electrical work, welding, and carpentry. Each participant who completes the program earns a certification, through the National Center for Construction Education and…

Suva Grammar School’s Paula Vonolagi won his second gold medal this afternoon after narrowly beating Queen Victoria School’s Jone Raibevu in the senior boys 200-metre event. Trailing QVS in the final 50 metres, Vonolagi fought his way back and dived over the finish line to secure victory by centimetres. He says he knew the race would be tough, but was determined to prove himself and left everything on the track. Vonolagi dedicated his win to his older brother, whom he says played a huge role in shaping the athlete he is today.Article continues after advertisement “It was a really tough…

PNG is one of the five Pacific Island teams at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier. Photo: Facebook / Cricket PNG Papua New Guinea national men’s cricket team coach is confident the side is ready and focused to compete at next week’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Sub-regional Qualifier. The tournament will be held in Japan from 8-18 May. Tim McCaskill has made five changes to the Barramundis squad that toured Oman in October 2025. “We are very pleased with the balance of this squad,” he said in a Cricket PNG statement on…

Palau Senate Photo: SPREP Palau’s Senate president Hokkons Baules has rejected allegations made in a recent designation from the United States. The US State Department said last month it had designated him “for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors”. According to the State Department, Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China. “His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Palau,” the department said. The Island Times reported Baules, in remarks addressed to fellow senators of the 12th…

The Fiji Police Force has stepped up monitoring of nightclubs and entertainment venues as the Coca-Cola Games will conclude today. Chief of Operations ACP Kasiano Vusonilawe says the heightened enforcement comes at a critical time, with thousands of students from across the country gathered in Suva for the national athletics competition. With schools breaking for Term 1, there will be increased movement and late-night activity among young people. Vusonilawe adds that Police will be present at known entertainment areas.Article continues after advertisement “Our officers have already held meetings with the managers and owners of these nightclubs. If they are found…

Ana Torroja returns to the stage stronger than ever with an international tour titled Se ha acabado el show, which will travel across Spain and Latin America. The iconic voice of Spanish pop ushers in a new artistic chapter with the release of her highly anticipated new studio album, due out in spring 2026. With a brand-new stage concept and setlist, the artist will present her latest songs while also revisiting some of the greatest hits from her solo career and from the unforgettable group Mecano, reaffirming her status as one of the most outstanding figures in Spanish music. Source link

Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50. Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50, surpassing the long-standing mark of 13.14 that had remained unbeaten since 2008. Macedru, who had been training diligently for the Coca-Cola Games, says she believes she could have performed even better, but is still thankful for the achievement as she concludes her senior year. “I’m really happy I managed to break the record. It’s a great way to finish my senior year at the Coca-Cola Games.”…

An analysis of the blockchain records also revealed “a sophisticated and coordinated cryptocurrency scam,” according to a cyber forensics report produced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The scammers allegedly deposited worthless digital tokens into the wallets of more than two million users of the popular online crypto platform Tron. Users who attempted to redeem the tokens would then have their sensitive information extracted and accounts drained, the report said.In total, the scheme netted proceeds worth at least $1.6 million for the Palau-based scammers in one eight-month period, Anson told OCCRP. The files seized from Cocoro Hotel, some of which were…

A demand for formal investigations has been made by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu over claims targeting former ministers. The claims circulating online suggest that Imran Khan, known as King Khan while in police custody, made remarks that some ministers from the previous government were involved in the drug trade. These claims have not been confirmed by authorities. Khan is linked to ongoing drug investigations. Seruiratu said the matter should not be driven by social media speculation. He said only proper investigations can establish the truth.Article continues after advertisement “The proper way to handle this is to carry out proper investigations.…