Author: TMC Palau
The Force states that due process was followed in the laying of charges. [Photo: FILE] The case against the two men charged with the murder of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi has been discontinued. The State filed a Nolle Prosequi before Suva High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar this morning due to insufficient evidence. 42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli were discharged accordingly. It was alleged that between February 21st and 22nd, the two assaulted the officer, causing injuries that resulted in his death.Article continues after advertisement By filing a Nolle Prosequi at this stage, the State reserves the right…
Issued by: on AIRAI, Republic of Palau – U.S. Military Group Chief U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Lelah, U.S. Embassy Palau Deputy Chief of Mission Shankar Rao, Palau Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil, Palau Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang, Palau National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson, Palau Director of the Bureau of Public Safety Curtis Elobt, and other officials commemorate the transfer for Title 10 U.S.C. Section 333 Building Partner Capacity equipment with a ceremony at the Palau Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting station at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport…
Overview: A former Angaur governor is facing felony charges tied to the handling of Japan Grassroots Grant funds intended to purchase a boat and trailer for Angaur State. Prosecutors allege more than $85,000 was withdrawn from the grant account, while auditors later reported missing records and no documented boat purchase. Prosecutors allege former governor Steven Salii improperly withdrew and used more than $85,000 from a Japan-funded boat project for Angaur State. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Former Angaur Gov. Steven Salii has been charged with two felony offenses — misconduct in public office and first-degree theft…
Former Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru was sworn back into his portfolio earlier today at the State House in Suva. Saukuru returns to the ministry he previously held after initially being appointed to the role back in 2022. He was previously removed from his ministerial position by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka over allegations of misusing public funds. At the time, the Prime Minister stated that an investigation would be carried out into the claims made against Saukuru.Article continues after advertisement During today’s reinstatement, the Prime Minister was present alongside Saukuru’s family as he took the oaths of allegiance…
John Yalu, a ni-Vanuatu who worked as a banana picker in Australia, was acquitted of murder in Cairns Supreme Court, after he amputated the leg of a pensioner in exchange for NZ$6000. The man died as a result. Photo: Supplied / Facebook A ni-Vanuatu banana picker in Australia has been acquitted of murder after sawing off a grandfather’s foot in exchange for $NZ 6000. However on Friday, the Supreme Court jury in Cairns found John Yalu guilty instead of the manslaughter of Kalman Tal in the North Queensland town of Innisfail in 2022. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to the lesser…
Overview: Palauan citizens living in the United States under the Compact of Free Association can now apply for commercial driver’s licenses without needing temporary work visas, following a new federal exemption announced this month. The change is expected to open new employment opportunities in the transportation and trucking industries for Palauans across the U.S. Federal exemption allows Palauan citizens to obtain CDLs without temporary work visas through 2031 KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington, D.C. announced a major policy change this week that will allow Palauan citizens living lawfully in the…
[Photo: FILE] The State has sought additional time from the Suva High Court to file Information and Disclosure in the matter involving a police officer who was injured while on duty at Laqere, Nasinu. The State told Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere that it is still awaiting documents, including the medical examination report of the victim, Police Constable Senoveva Tikoduadua. In this matter, Dominico Tabau is charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of serious assault, and one count of going equipped. It is alleged that last month, the accused drove a vehicle into a roadblock manned by Constable…
source: reuters The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the ‘Quad’ grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan’s foreign ministry said on Friday. Japan’s top diplomat Toshimitsu Motegi will visit India for three days from Monday to attend the meeting, the ministry added. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from Saturday, after visiting Sweden for the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting, the U.S. State Department has said. Source link
source: reuters The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump’s ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump’s stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other politicians said that they had declined invitations to…
National flags of China and Nauru Photo: Facebook / The Government of the Republic of Nauru The Taipei Trade Office in Fiji has rejected the Nauru government’s characterisation of Taiwan as a “province” of China. This week, Nauru’s Cabinet issued a wide-ranging directive to all government officials and public bodies in-country and abroad to adhere to the One-China Principle, advising them to “avoid using terminology, symbols, flags, emblems, or representations which are inconsistent with the One China Principle”. “All official communication relating to the Taiwan Province of China must comply with the diplomatic position of the Government of Nauru,” the…