Author: TMC Palau
This map shows the new proposed areas for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary will fully protect about 80 percent of the nation’s maritime territory. Full protection means that no extractive activities, such as fishing or mining, can take place. The reserve covers 500,000 square kilometers (193,000 square miles)—an area bigger than the U.S. state of California. Source link
source: reuters Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and prompting NATO-member Poland to scramble fighter jets, officials said. Hungary, now led by a government more in line with the European mainstream, condemned the strikes on areas of Ukraine with ethnic Hungarian communities and summoned the Russian ambassador. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the Hungarian action as an “important message”. Zelenskiy, writing on Telegram while attending a security conference in Romania, said the Russian attack was continuing through the evening, with Moscow now deploying missiles.…
A New Season and a Thrilling Debut Virtuoso violinist Paul Huang, winner of a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, is acclaimed for the hypnotic sound he draws from his 1742 Stradivarius. He makes his debut at the Palau de la Música Catalana with Korngold’s magical Violin Concerto. This will be followed by a performance of Tchaikovsky’s moving Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique”, from the Franz Schubert Filharmonia and Tomàs Grau. A season-opener of pure emotion and excellence. Music of Sincerity Tchaikovsky said he had shed many tears while composing his Sixth Symphony. Its “Pathétique” subtitle reflects the melancholy vein that pervades the…
The Labasa Town Council Chair, Paul Jaduram, has confirmed he has been removed from the position of Chairperson and is now serving only as a Special Administrator. He said the decision was communicated through a letter issued by the Minister for Local Government, last month, informing him of the change in his appointment. Jaduram confirmed to FBC News that he has received the letter and acknowledged his removal from the chairmanship role. “I’m just a special administrator now. I’ve been removed from the position as a chair. That was a big surprise. Never expected that because I need to know…
Moana Pasifika is set to disband at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Photo: Photosport / RNZ Moana Pasifika is not the only club facing closure since the Super Rugby Pacific competition kicked off in 2022. The Melbourne Rebels suffered a similar fate at the end of the 2024 season, which reduced the then-12-team competition to 11. There are calls for changes to mitigate what many believe is the growing risk of the competition going under. Last weekend’s New Zealand Rugby (NZR) annual general meeting (AGM) heard all five of New Zealand’s franchises – the Blues, Chiefs,…
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff arrived in Koror, Palau for a routine port visit, Aug. 10. This visit marks the first time USS Blue Ridge has pulled into the Republic of Palau, a Pacific Island nation that is part of the freely associated states (FAS) and shares a bi-lateral relationship with the United States known as the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). “Thank you to the people of Koror for their warm welcome of our Blue Ridge and 7th Fleet teams. This visit marks the first for USS Blue Ridge, and…
[Photo: FILE] Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohamed Saneem’s judgment has been deferred again. Chief Justice Salesi Temo will deliver his judgment next month. Temo said that he has all the facts and right now he is putting pen to paper and preparing his written judgement. In this matter, Sayed-Khaiyum faces a charge of abuse of office, while Saneem is charged with receiving a corrupt benefit.Article continues after advertisement It is alleged that while acting as Prime Minister and Chair of the Constitutional Offices Commission in 2022, Sayed-Khaiyum executed a second Deed of Variation and…
Sonsorol State, in the remote Southwest Islands of Palau, is a place of deep cultural heritage and ecological significance. With four islands, just 40 residents, and a rich history of traditional leadership, this island community has invited Island Conservation to provide support in forging a bold path toward restoration. In partnership with the elected Sonsorol State Government and the councils of each island, Island Conservation is preparing to launch a transformative project in late 2025. Together, we’re pursuing a shared vision: a thriving, biodiverse Sonsorol free from invasive predators. Though small in size, Sonsorol’s islands are steeped in legend and…
source : reuters When U.S. President Donald Trump meets ChinesePresident Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran. He is unlikely to get the support he wants. Analysts said that while Xi might agree to nudge Iran’s leaders back to the negotiating table, China’s leader will be reluctant to cut economic support for Beijing’s most important partner in the Middle East or to stop supplying it with the dual-use goods its military needs. Trump, for his part, has powerful tools to pressure China – including the threat of sanctions…
Solomon Islands caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, right, with his then-Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Aqovaka. July 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham Solomon Islands caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has thrown his support behind Peter Shanel Agovaka ahead of Friday’s election of the country’s new leader. This comes after Manele lost a no-confidence vote in parliament last week, ending his term halfway through the four-year term. Agovaka, who defected from Manele’s Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in March, is running against opposition leader Matthew Wale and the leader of the independent MPs group Manasseh Maelanga. Left…