Author: TMC Palau

A lone monkey, about the size of a toddler, leaps from branch to branch above the wreckage of a World War II plane.It looks harmless, but it is one of about 5,000 long-tailed macaque monkeys overrunning Angaur, a remote island just 4 square kilometres at the southern tip of Palau.”It’s probably a deposed old monkey,” says Marvin Ngirutang, the island’s former governor and our tour guide for the day. The monkeys are smart and elusive, making it difficult to control their numbers. (Flickr: Bernard Dupont)”They live by themselves for the rest of their lives.”Mr Ngirutang ensures we stick to the road…

[Photo: FILE] The Fiji Police Force has issued a fresh warning against the spread of rumours and unverified allegations on social media as investigations continue into claims linking a senior Government official to a person of interest. Police confirmed that the allegations, which surfaced publicly earlier this year, remain under active investigation by senior officers within the Criminal Investigations Department. According to the police, the senior Government member voluntarily reported the matter to authorities in late March 2026, requesting an official investigation to establish the truth behind the claims. The Fiji Police Force says that while freedom of expression must…

DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on KOROR, Palau (Sept. 29, 2025) Commodore Jonathan Lett, representing, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with Republic of Palau government and U.S. military leaders during the biannual, bilateral U.S.-Palau Joint Committee Meeting at the One Stop Shop Government Building in Koror, Sept. 29. JCMs are aligned with the Compact of Free Association Title III: Security and Defense Relations, enabling ongoing dialogue between nations to enhance security and defense in the region. This meeting underscores the mutual commitment to national security, international partnership, and…

[Source: BBC] At one point during the first UK date of Rosalía’s jaw-dropping Lux tour, the Spanish star recalled her childhood ambition of playing a show in London. “When I was studying music in Barcelona, I always dreamt of singing in one very specific place,” she told fans at the O2 Arena, before adding, with perfect comic timing: “And that place is the Royal Albert Hall. “I would say it constantly to myself,” she continued. “The Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Albert Hall… “And I never did it. But now I’ve sold out the O2 twice.…

Photo: Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Pasifika people continue to have the highest unemployment rate out of any ethnic group in Aotearoa. Unemployment figures released Wednesday show an 11.9 percent unemployment rate for Pasifika in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a national rate of 5.3 percent. For Pasifika, it is a slight improvement from the December 2025 quarter, but it is one percent higher than this time last year. In Auckland, where nearly two-thirds of Pasifika people live, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 13 percent, compared to 6.6 percent nationally. At the same time 20.1 percent of…

The Albanese Government is extending support for the Palau Paradise Express to continue the non-stop Qantas flight that connects Australia and Palau. This investment will ensure flights continue for another 12 months till December 2026. What started out as a request from the Government of Palau, became a reality with Australian Government support in December 2024 when the first flight took off. In the last nine months, over 5000 passengers have travelled on the Paradise Express, and over the next year there will be thousands more. The Paradise Express is more than just a flight – it strengthens Palau’s economic…

The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for a rethink of how climate finance is delivered in Fiji, urging the creation of alternative funding channels that can reach communities more directly. In an interview with FBCNews, FCOSS Executive Director Vani Catanasiga said climate funds often struggle to reach frontline communities efficiently when routed solely through traditional government systems. She argued that greater flexibility is needed to ensure resources translate into real, on-the-ground resilience. Catanasiga suggested that, alongside government mechanisms, funding should also flow through grassroots organisations and community governance structures that are already working closely with vulnerable populations.Article continues…

KOROR, Palau – U.S. Marines and sailors from Koa Moana 25 worked alongside Palau’s National Olympic Committee and local community for the Pacific Mini Games, providing manpower, logistics support, medical assistance, and a spirit of partnership throughout the 10-day sporting event. For the days leading up to the Games, Marines and sailors partnered with Palauan organizers to help prepare competition venues, set up equipment, and assist with logistics and transportation. With more than 2,000 athletes and officials from the 23 Pacific nations in Palau, this year’s Koa Moana acted as a vital source of additional assistance for Palau as they…

The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for a stronger, community-led approach to climate adaptation, stressing that local communities must be actively involved in decision-making rather than treated as passive beneficiaries. FCOSS Executive Director Vani Catanasiga made the remarks following the launch of a new Adaptation Fund supported initiative targeting 14 coastal communities across the country While welcoming the project, Catanasiga said meaningful engagement must go beyond consultation, with communities contributing directly to how solutions are designed and delivered. She emphasized that incorporating local knowledge and lived experiences is critical to ensuring sustainable outcomes.Article continues after advertisement She also…

Save the dates and get ready to enjoy outdoor music, shows and activities for the whole family! From 26 June to 25 July, the Gardens of the Palau de la Música come to life as they are transformed into one of the great entertainment stages for all audiences at the Gran Feria de Valencia. Don’t believe us? Take a look at all the activities on offer: concerts, fireworks, Fallas traditions, shows and even a giant screen to watch the World Cup final. Complete schedule for “Jardines al Palau” 29 June – Truc, dominoes and Parcheesi tournaments, alongside performances of Valencian…