Author: TMC Palau

  Palau’s government has ended a longtime commercial arrangement with its flag registry operator, according to the Island Times. The change follows several U.S. Treasury sanctions actions affecting the Palau-flagged fleet, and brings the register a chance for a fresh start. In a statement Saturday, Palau’s Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries confirmed that the Palau flag registry continues to provide all shipping registry services as before, but under new management. It emphasized its “commitment to strengthening governance and oversight, whilst maintaining continuity, experience, and confidence in the registry’s operations.” It noted that the change should in no way reflect on…

[Source: Fijian Drua/Facebook] Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has praised the tireless work of Elia Canakaivata and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa following their standout performances in yesterday’s historic 24-14 win against the Highlanders in Ba. Jackson says the pair set the tone with their willingness to put their bodies on the line when it mattered most, backing up the team in key moments throughout the match. He adds that Canakaivata’s impact, combined with Fines-Leleiwasa’s ability to go the full 80 minutes once again, made a huge difference for the side. “Elia doesn’t say a lot normally, but he just…

Taipei, Dec. 18 (CNA) Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) departed Taipei on Thursday for a four-day visit to Palau, along with several Taiwanese business representatives, to explore opportunities for further collaboration with the Pacific ally, according to his ministry.The delegation, led by Lin, includes representatives from Taiwan’s tourism, medical, and green energy sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a press release.During the delegation’s visit from Thursday to Sunday, the two countries will review their investment and business cooperation over the past year and discuss future collaboration, MOFA said.As Taiwan prepares to participate in the 2026 Pacific…

Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica has urged the Fiji National Provident Fund to tackle Fiji’s growing housing shortage, warning that thousands of families lack affordable homes despite the sector’s economic potential. Speaking in Parliament, Kamikamica highlighted a nationwide shortfall of 7,000 houses, describing it as both a social challenge and an untapped economic driver. He added that if each affordable home is valued at $200,000, the housing gap represents between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion in potential activity. “That opportunity is sitting right underneath our noses,” he said.Article continues after advertisement Kamikamica pointed out that while most employed Fijians are…

Issued by: on Native Palauan Sammi Kailang, an Electrician, utilizes a road roller to pave a road in Koror, Palau, Dec. 12, 2025. Assisting with road construction is part of the six mission sets the Civic Action Team is tasked with while in Palau. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samarion Hicks) Date Taken: 12.12.2025 Date Posted: 12.18.2025 14:42 Photo ID: 9450460 VIRIN: 251211-A-JU985-1011 Resolution: 5464×8192 Size: 2.52 MB Location: PW Web…

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is reminding the media that with press freedom comes responsibility. In his World Press Freedom Day, Rabuka highlighted that a free media must also be a fair media. He states that a strong media must also be a balanced media and a trusted media must always be a responsible media. “Incomplete reporting has no place in a democracy. Nor does reporting that amplifies misinformation, fuels division, or erodes public trust. In a time where misinformation, disinformation and malformation spread rapidly, especially across digital platforms, the role of responsible journalism has never been more critical.”Article continues after…

PALAU will take 75 people deported from the United States in a deal struck late last year. President Surangel Whipps Jr said he would honour the agreement despite concerns from human rights groups. Whipps defended the move, saying the deportees were third-country nationals and skilled labourers who had no criminal records. None of the deportees is Palauan. Palau will receive $USD7million – around $USD93,000 per deportee for support services, infrastructure, and a new hospital. Whipps admitted there was local opposition to the move but told the radio Australia’s Pacific Beat programme that a group of chiefs, women leaders, and political…

[Source: Queen Victoria School – Circular/Facebook] Fiji Sprint King and former Marist Brothers High School sprint sensation Banuve Tabakaucoro has played a key role in ending Queen Victoria School’s 33-year wait for the Coca-Cola Games boys title, in a moment he describes as one of the biggest achievements of his life. The former blue ribbon champion, who once dominated the 100m and 200m for Marist and the Pacific region, found himself on the opposite side of his old school rivalry this time, standing as QVS sprints coach as the Matavatucou school stormed to a historic victory yesterday. Tabakaucoro says the…

Just days after its April 29, 2026 reopening, Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma welcomes US travelers with fresh exhibits on Moorish and royal history, paired perfectly with the nearby cathedral’s new terraces. Fly from JFK in 8-10 hours and discover this Gothic fortress by the sea during ideal May weather. On May 3, 2026, as spring travel peaks for US vacationers, the Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma, Spain, stands freshly reopened since April 29, drawing crowds to its revamped exhibits on Moorish origins and Spanish royalty. This royal palace, adjacent to the iconic Catedral de Mallorca, offers a timely chance…

Higher education institutions are now required to submit audited financial statements and detailed reports as part of strengthened efforts to improve transparency and accountability in the sector. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the move is part of wider governance reforms to ensure institutions manage public funds properly and follow strict financial and regulatory standards. He says institutions will now be required to submit annual reports, audited accounts, acquittals, and performance updates on time so regulators can check how funds are being used. “Submission is also part of the grant application and acquittal process. Assessing these documents means evaluating whether…