Author: TMC Palau

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…

Koror, Palau — The launch of a landmark study on accountability in Palau sparked a strong call from participants to deepen public dialogue and community-led engagement.Voices from across society, including elected Congress representatives, traditional leaders, civil society, and public officials from the Office of the Public Auditor, Office of the Special Prosecutor, Bureau of Domestic Affairs, emphasized the need to sustain momentum through inclusive, culturally grounded conversations. The study shows how trust in public institutions grows when formal systems such as laws, audits and open data work alongside the country’s living traditions of leadership, care and mutual responsibility.The European Union…

Overview: Authorities in Fiji are searching for a suspected drug kingpin believed to be linked to multiple attempts to breach the Republic of Fiji Military Forces armoury, as new details emerge of drone sightings, internal security concerns, and a custody death now under murder investigation. SUVA, 24 APRIL 2026 (MAI TV) —The search is on for a well-known Fiji drug kingpin who is suspected of being linked to the recent attempts on the Fiji Military armoury, military sources tell Mai TV.   It is believed the drug kingpin fled to the west where he is now believed to be in hiding…

[Source: FSSRL/Facebook] Organizers have confirmed that the Vodafone Fiji Secondary School Rugby League 2026 Grand Final will be held in Ba at 4R Govind Park next Saturday, setting the stage for a full day of schoolboy rugby league action. The iconic venue will host the Vodafone National Fiji Secondary School Rugby League deciders across three grades as teams battle for national honours. In the Under-15 division, Gospel Saints will meet Nasinu Panthers in the opening clash, expected to set the tone with speed and physicality. The Under-17 final will feature Sigatoka Mission Knights against Ba Methodist Saints, with the home…

The Barça futsal team lost their first game of the season at home in the Palau Blaugrana on Saturday, going to a 3-2 defeat against an in form Manzanares side in La Liga.  Matheus put the blaugranes ahead in the contest before Robles levelled it up before the break. After falling behind again, Antonio’s goal seemed to have earned a point for the home before Khalid’s effort against his former club consigned Barça to defeat.  Level at half time  All started well for Javi Rodríguez’s team as Matheus gave the blaugranes an early with a powerful finish after just three…

[File Photo] Climate change is already impacting food production in Fiji, with saltwater intrusion, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events reducing agricultural productivity in vulnerable areas. In response, the government and the Pacific Community have signed a $604,920 grant agreement to assess climate-related loss and damage in the agriculture sector, with a focus on rice farming in Macuata Province. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds the project as part of its ongoing support for Pacific Island countries addressing climate-related loss and damage. The agreement marks Fiji’s first sector-specific assessment of loss and damage in agriculture, aimed at strengthening understanding…

As spring travel peaks in 2026, the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona buzzes with the Sant Pau Festival from May 4-6, featuring elite classical performers like Mikhail Pletnev. US travelers can catch world-class symphonies just days from now, paired with the venue’s stunning Modernista architecture. In early May 2026, as US travelers plan spring getaways amid blooming Mediterranean landscapes, the Palau de la Musica Catalana stands out with the Sant Pau Festival running May 4-6. This elite classical music event draws international stars to Barcelona’s iconic concert hall, offering a perfect blend of performance and architecture for culture…