Author: TMC Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “The character development from the change of environment is what brings us here today,” said Four Seasons receptionist Dilreng Dee-Light Patrick, reflecting a common experience shared by four young Palauans who trained overseas and returned home with new skills, confidence and a broader view of what Palau’s tourism industry […]The post Four Young Palauans Bring New Confidence, Skills Home From Four Seasons Training appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (October 1, 2026) — “Without the international market and trade, the value of our clam industry will plummet,” a Palau giant clam farmer said, underscoring the economic stakes as the government works to finalize legislation formally establishing Palau’s legal framework for the international wildlife trade convention. Palau’s giant clam farmers […]The post Palau’s CITES obligations put giant clam exports in focus appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
The mayors of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have jointly appealed to US President Donald Trump for federal assistance.They say the US self-governing territory is struggling with economic hardship, government fiscal pressures and recovery from two super typhoons.In a letter dated 30 September, the mayors of Saipan, Tinian and Aguiguan, Rota, and the Northern Islands said the combination of a struggling economy and damage caused by Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi has placed enormous pressure on families, businesses and communities.”Today, Mr President, we are asking America to stand with us once again,” the mayors said.The letter was…
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct.1, 2026)— “Belau ra Klukuk, Belau er Kid,” translated as “Belau of Tomorrow, Our Belau,” took on special meaning at this year’s DAVE Art Show, where a 1981 painting by Palauan artist Samuel Adelbai served as the exhibition’s centerpiece. Adelbai’s “Bai er Belau” offered a striking vision of what Palau’s […]The post DAVE Art Show centers on 1981 vision of Palau’s future appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palauan women, as keepers of the nation’s cultural traditions in a matrilineal society, have a responsibility to ensure that traditional customs are practiced correctly and passed on to future generations, participants at the 33rd annual Mechesil Belau Conference said. During a panel discussion on traditional leadership, cultural values and […]The post Mechesil Belau calls on women to safeguard Palau’s cultural traditions appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes have been boosted by two major signings this week.All Black Fehi Fineanganofo returns to the side after having initially revealed earlier this year he was leaving for an overseas contract.However, discussions have since shifted, with the Tonga native now given time to continue with the Hurricanes until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Blockbusting number eight Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa has also joined the champions on a two-year deal beginning next season.The Hurricanes made the announcements this week, as franchises finalise their squads ahead of the pre-season training period.Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloaBrett Phibbs / www.photosport.nzTa’eiloa arrivesTa’eiloa, who…
The Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) is demanding answers over the removal of a journalist’s camera and the deletion of photographs taken while she was covering a public event.According to the Samoa Observer, Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa (La’auli) Leuatea Schmidt’s son reportedly deleted photographs taken by one of the newspaper’s female reporters at a police event held at the Government Building in Apia on Tuesday morning.According to the report, the journalist was told by one of the La’auli’s security personnel that “there is a law that prevents the Samoa Observer from taking any pictures of the Prime Minister”.RNZ Pacific has contacted…
Lawmakers in Fiji are set to debate and vote on a government bill on Friday to amend the country’s constitution, after a marathon parliamentary sitting that stretched late into Thursday night (NZ time).Fiji’s government tabled its 150-page [https://www.parliament.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bill-No.-32-Constitution-Amendment-Bill-2026.pdf Constitution (Amendment) Bill for the first time on Wednesday evening.MPs were given less than 48 hours to read it ahead of the debate, which is scheduled for later this evening.Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition wants to replace the 2013 Constitution and needs the bill to be passed in parliament on its second and third readings to put it to a referendum.Rabuka needs…
Tropical Storm Choi-Wan has forced schools, Northern Marianas College, and government offices to close in the Northern Mariana Islands, while strong winds and heavy rain have caused several power outages on Saipan, including one that abruptly ended a gubernatorial debate.The storm is bringing another round of severe weather to a territory still recovering from super typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi earlier this year.The National Weather Service placed Saipan, Tinian, Alamagan, Pagan, and Agrihan under tropical storm warnings, while typhoon watches were issued for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.Choi-Wan was expected to bring tropical storm-force conditions to Saipan and Tinian, with sustained winds…
The upcoming recital series by Yuja Wang comes with an unusual proposition: the programme will not be announced in advance. Audiences will not know what they are going to hear until Yuja sits down at the piano; a deliberate break with the traditional idea of the printed programme, intended to recover a musical experience free from prior knowledge. The format follows a set of very specific rules: there will be no advance announcement of the programme, no applause between pieces, and the performance will unfold continuously. The programme will only be revealed after the concert. Full details of the works…