Author: TMC Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — For young Palauan entrepreneur Miel Sequeira-Holm, building a business has been about more than selling products. It has been about finding a way to protect the ocean while creating a sustainable livelihood. Holm, the owner of Pura Vida Palau, launched her coral reef-safe sunscreen business in […]The post Young Palauan Entrepreneur Turns Reef-Safe Sunscreen Into Social Enterprise appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
The exercise brought together Soldiers from 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Soldiers from 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Soldiers from 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, and Marines from 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to execute live-fire events and rehearse the planning and synchronization necessary to defend critical assets and friendly forces in a realistic operational environment. Tenacious Archer is designed to build combat-ready formations by providing military organizations opportunities to train under conditions…
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Aug. 20, 2026) — “Refrain from burning,” the Division of Fire and Rescue urged the public this week as firefighters responded to several fires across Babeldaob, including three major blazes that threatened homes amid ongoing El Niño conditions and drought. The division responded to numerous fire reports last week […]The post Firefighters Battle Major Babeldaob Fires as Drought Raises Wildfire Risk appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population.The number of people living with HIV in Fiji has risen sharply over the past decade.Fiji’s Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu declared an HIV outbreak in January 2025.The number of Fijians living with HIV had risen to at least 9000, or nearly 1 percent of the population, as of March, according to the head of Fiji’s HIV response.The figures indicate that Fiji has a higher HIV prevalence rate than Australia and New Zealand, where the rate is estimated at…
The multidisciplinary Indian artist Sejal Parekh (United Kingdom, 1979), based in Barcelona, will present an exhibition of her artistic work at the Palau de la Música Catalana, providing a perspective that deeply dialogues with the central theme of this season: peace. In collaboration with the Fundació Úniques, which supports contemporary art created by women originally from or based in the Catalan Countries, Sejal Parekh will introduce the visiting public to the Palau de la Música Catalana with some of her most representative works: the banners. The banners are constructed from seemingly simple elements but are loaded with meaning. One of…
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — The National Development Bank of Palau’s Board of Directors has decided not to renew the contract of President and CEO David Proctor, with Chief Financial Officer Karla West appointed as acting CEO. NDBP Board Chairman Rhinehart Silas confirmed the decision, saying Proctor’s contract, which expires Aug. […]The post NDBP CEO David Proctor’s Contract Not Renewed appeared first on Island Times News. Source link
Mario Biondi will perform at the Monte Altura Fortress, one of Gallura’s most evocative panoramic settings, tomorrow, August 22nd, at 10:00 PM. He will be the star of a particularly important musical event as part of the celebrations dedicated to Rafael Neville Rubio-Argüelles, founder of Porto Rafael, in Palau. The evening will be hosted by Max De Tomassi, the legendary voice of Rai Radio 1. For the occasion, Mario Biondi will perform a special concert, “This Is What You Are – 20th Anniversary,” celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the song that marked the launch of his international career and continues…
Divers looking to experience Palau’s fish spawning aggregations will have two new opportunities in 2028, with Dive Worldwide adding departures specifically timed around the lunar cycle. The 3 February 2028 expedition will focus on Moorish idols and twin-spot snapper, while the 14 April 2028 departure will target blue-lined sea bream and bumphead parrotfish. Palau’s spawning events occur at particular points in the lunar cycle, with different species gathering at specific locations and times to reproduce. The aggregations can number in the thousands and attract predatory species including grey reef sharks, lemon sharks, oceanic blacktip sharks and bull sharks. February 2028:…
A celebration of rugby legend Jonah Lomu is getting a $10,000 boost.The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board made the decision to contribute $10,000 to the event after debating whether approving funding outside the usual grants process was fair to other applicants at its monthly business meeting on Wednesday.South Auckland LOMU Day is due to be held at Māngere Town Centre on 29 August as a free community celebration of Lomu and his legacy.Organisers say the event could attract up to 10,000 people and will feature live performances, local market stalls, youth and community participation, and a showcase of some of Lomu’s favourite…
Fiji and Tonga are exploring alternative fuel supply partnerships to ensure their energy security needs are met.Fijian Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka recently visited Malaysia and Korea and held discussions with his counterparts in the two countries about possible fuel supply partnerships.He also met with representatives of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, which is wholly owned by the Malaysian government.The company manages Malaysia’s oil and gas resources and operates across the entire energy value chain, including exploration, production, refining, marketing, and retail fuel sales.He also discussed fuel supply and renewable energy options while visiting Korea.Ditoka…