Author: TMC Palau

Share The Article I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just unpack their bags and stay home. But I’m here to tell you there is a much better way to travel right now. I’ve been digging through the latest security data, tracking infrastructure updates, and tapping into my network to find the true…

PacificAus Sports continues to play a vital role in the growth of rugby in the region, with Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Mesulame Dolokoto acknowledging their impact during a recent community visit. Dolokoto says the support from PacificAus Sports has been a major driving force behind the Drua’s inclusion in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition, allowing local players to showcase their talent on a global stage. “It’s one of the main reasons why we are in Super Rugby right now. We’re really grateful and indebted to them for taking that leap of faith in sponsoring the Fijian…

The Trump administration has requested that the small Pacific nation of Palau accept asylum seekers currently residing in the US, amid a wider push from the US to deport migrants to countries they are not from.Palau, a country of about 18,000 that lies just east of the Philippines, is considering a draft agreement to resettle “third country nationals” from the US who “may seek protection and against return to their home country”. The draft agreement does not detail how many individuals may be sent to Palau, nor what the Pacific nation would receive in return.“Both Parties shall take into account…

Tyrun, pictured. Photo: MusicNZ. For Niuean-Samoan independent pop artist Tyrun a life-long passion in music has become a pathway back to language learning. His debut EP Fall In Love Again is rooted in that journey, an ongoing reconnection to Vagahau Niue, the Niuean language. “I really want people to listen to this, and for me to have my language in anyone’s ears is just amazing to me,” he said. Raised in Aotearoa, Tyrun’s relationship with language and culture has not always been “straightforward”. “I don’t speak fluent Vagahau Niue, and so I’m still learning. I’m still on that journey,” he…

Former Flying Fijians captain, Kele Leawere and former Fijiana rep, Tavaita Rokowati, will assist new Fijian Drua Women’s coach, Mike Legge, for the 2026 Super W season. The Fijian Drua confirmed the re-appointment of Leawere as senior assistant coach and Rokowati as assistant coach. Leawere has been part of the Drua Women’s programme over the past two seasons. The former Flying Fijians skipper brings extensive coaching experience across provincial and national rugby, having previously served within the Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Unit as Academy Coach.Article continues after advertisement He has also coached the Fijiana 15s during the 2016 Oceania…

KOROR, Palau — The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can enter the Pacific island nation’s narrow channels and dock here.The wharf will be expanded and elevated. There will be a new logistics hub with a warehouse, enabling U.S. Navy ships to refuel, reload and rearm. Source link

[Photo: FILE] The sugar industry can thrive if system and pricing reviews are implemented to renew interest among younger generations, according to Vunimoli farmer David Chute. Responding to concerns that young people are abandoning family farming traditions, Chute says proper planning and commitment are now fundamental to ensuring the industry’s continuity. Farmer David Chute believes the Fiji Sugar Corporation payment system requires an urgent review or upgrade to reflect modern realities. “Because this system was used back in the day, and it’s still in place. At Labasa Mill, we have three scales, but during the cane season, we only use…

Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. © 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 / 2 Download Photos This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. It is not for use by other media. By Eastin Hartzell, Church News On the lush tropical island country of Palau, where carved storyboards are cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, a sacred story unfolded not on wood but through the quiet redemption of a man’s life coming full circle. Found in the western Pacific Ocean, the country of Palau consists of over…

[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s labour market is facing serious imbalances, with gaps on both the supply and demand sides, according to Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard. Responding to concerns about whether graduates are leaving institutions with the wrong skills or whether the private sector is failing to absorb talent, Bernard says the issue is far more complex. He revealed that while thousands enrol in training programmes, completion rates remain a concern. “For example, if you look at 2024, from FNU, there was about 7000 students that were registered for Tivet, only 50% actually graduated. So you’re not only…

Issued by: on KOROR, PALAU (June 6, 2025) –Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Braden Hembd prepares for future OICD to assist with the Pacific mini games. Detail Palau played a key role in providing high-quality construction support, contributing to the successful preparation and execution of the Pacific Mini Games. NMCB-3 serves as the stand-in engineering force for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, executing high-quality construction operations, activities, and investments, and is capable at the unit-of-action level to support major combat operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility with efficient airfield, waterfront,…