Author: TMC Palau
The Albanese Government is supporting Palau’s renewable energy transition by investing a further $16.4 million to upgrade the country’s electricity network infrastructure. The upgrade will provide improved network reliability while increasing the amount of renewable energy used in the grid. It builds on Australia’s support for Palau’s first large-scale solar power plant and battery storage facility. This project, financed by the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, has reduced carbon emissions from diesel generators and supported Palau in reaching its renewable energy targets. Australia and Palau will today sign a letter of intent to form a bilateral partnership under…
[Photo: FILE] Fiji is rapidly cementing its place as the Pacific’s technology powerhouse, with global industry leaders pointing to the country’s aggressive embrace of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital innovation. Speaking to FBC News, Data#3 General Manager Software Brendan Merry says Fiji has consistently stayed ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting emerging technologies. Merry says Fiji’s openness to innovation over the last 18 years has positioned the country as a regional technology hub, with businesses increasingly turning to AI and cloud-based systems to drive productivity and growth. However, he says the real challenge now is ensuring organisations…
An archipelago of limestone islands suspended in turquoise lagoons, Palau is a paradise of world-class dive sites, thriving reefs and historic battlegrounds that’s just a six-hour flight from Brisbane. A seven-day journey in this island nation allows you to discover its wild beauty and rich culture, from learning the art of traditional sailing to unwinding in a natural mud bath and camping under the stars. (Permits are required to visit many areas and attractions in Palau, so be sure to check with tour operators or local authorities before embarking on your adventures.) Here’s how to spend a perfect week in…
Written by H.E. Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr. Growing up in Palau, I learned early that the ocean provides everything: food, work, joy and identity. I spent my days with my father taking divers to see the wrecks, the reefs and the wild marine life in our bountiful seas; by night we were fishing for our food or to sell our catch. All of this was made possible by the ocean we were blessed to call home. Immersed in that world, I came to understand that we are not separate from the sea, but part of it. It sustains our lives…
Solomon Islands will have a new Prime Minister next week after Jeremiah Manele was voted out through a motion of no confidence in Parliament today. A total of 26 MPs in the 50-seat Parliament voted against Manele, ending his two-year term as leader. The motion followed weeks of political tension, with former government MPs accusing the administration of corruption, bribery and weak leadership. During the heated debate, former Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka claimed some ministers were abusing public funds and giving unfair advantages to close associates.Article continues after advertisement Manele defended his leadership and called on those behind the…
On a 10 match losing streak, Moana’s rough run doesn’t get any easier as they get set to host top of the table Hurricanes on Saturday night. Photo: DJ Mills / Photosport Moana Pasifika are stuck in limbo. The club’s long-term position remains unclear amid ongoing discussions over investment and ownership, after last month’s shock announcement the franchise would disband at the end of the season unless a new ownership group could be found. The process has played out publicly over the past few weeks, with Kanaloa Rugby – a consortium of former players and administrators – pursuing a proposed…
BarcelonaThree matches. That’s what separates Barça’s hockey team from their 23rd European Cup. Two years later, the Catalans will once again compete in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The ‘azulgranas’ will face Sporting of Portugal, in a single match, this Thursday (8 p.m.) in the final eight that will be played in Coimbra (Portugal). The ‘azulgranas’ have not lifted this title since the 2017-18 season. “We arrive very motivated. We are aware that it will be complicated, but it is a good opportunity to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup again and we will fight for it,” explains…
Acting Chief of Protocol Consular Division Kiti Temo. [Photo: MOSESE RAQIO] The European Union remains a force for peace, democracy and the rule of law as Fiji and the EU continue to strengthen their partnership despite being geographically far apart. This was highlighted by Acting Chief of Protocol Consular Division Kiti Temo while speaking on behalf of the Government of Fiji during Europe Day celebrations in Lami tonight. Temo says the Schuman Declaration of 1950 transformed a continent divided by war into a union rooted in dialogue, solidarity and shared prosperity. Temo congratulated European Union Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara…
BarcelonaBarça did the job and gave themselves a boost to extend the season in Europe. The Catalan team, who didn’t want to depend on the Dubai result, effectively neutralized Bayern Munich (95-69) and will play the play-in to access the play-offs. Their first opponent will be Estrella Roja. If they overcome the challenge, they will still need to beat Panathinaikòs or Mónaco to enter the title race, where Olympiacos is already calmly waiting. Will Clyburn, who scored 22 points with 4/6 in threes, Darío Brizuela and Youssoupha Fall were the most outstanding players on a Friday that served to restore…
[Photo: FILE] The Ministry of Employment has launched its Communication Strategy 2026–2029 in a major push to improve public engagement, strengthen transparency, and ensure Fijians receive accurate and timely information about government services. The strategy aims to modernize the ministry’s communication systems and improve the way information is shared with workers, employers, stakeholders, media organizations, and the wider public. Permanent Secretary Maritino Nemani says communication now plays a critical role in public service delivery, particularly in an era where misinformation and disinformation can spread rapidly through digital platforms and social media. “I think communication is key in any statutory organization.…