Author: TMC Palau

A single shark is worth dramatically more alive than dead, and the math behind that gap is far more surprising than conservationists let on. See the numbers →The global shark fishing industry generates hundreds of millions annually. So how does a tiny island nation with no fishing fleet actually compete with it? See how eco-tourism competes →Palau made a single policy decision in 2009 that most governments dismissed, and it quietly rewired the island’s entire economy. Explore Palau’s 2009 decision →Eco-tourism has proven that a living shark is far more valuable than a dead one. While the shark fishing industry…

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…

A 26-day deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands by a United States scientific agency has uncovered new information about marine life and seabed minerals within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).New data about marine life unearthed in Cook IslandsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship Okeanos Explorer returned to Rarotonga this week after carrying out research in the western Cook Islands where little to no prior data exists.The expedition conducted 14 remotely operated vehicle dives, collecting more than 400 samples and sub-samples, exploring seamounts, abyssal plains and areas of the Manihiki Plateau.Researchers aboard collected more than 23 biological…

Eiko Tamaki, who engaged in nursing duties at the 123rd logistics hospital as a member of the Palau Girls’ High School patriotic service corps, is seen in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 8, 2026. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan) NAHA — During the Pacific War, students from Palau Girls’ High School cared for wounded soldiers at the Japanese military’s 123rd logistics hospital in a dense jungle on Babeldaob Island in Palau, an island country once under Japanese mandate, while receiving instructions. Eiko Tamaki, 96, who was in her second year at the school,…

Australia’s aid transparency architecture has changed significantly in recent years. Through AusDevPortal, renewed reporting to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) and enhanced performance reporting, substantially more information is now publicly available about Australia’s development program than was the case even a few years ago. For the first time, it is becoming possible to explore parts of the aid program as a dataset rather than simply read about it through annual reports. For researchers, policymakers and taxpayers alike, this is a welcome development. Yet after spending time exploring the architecture, I have come away with a simple conclusion. The next…

Hagåtña (Guam) – The Federated States of Micronesia took an important step forward in their Pacific Games qualification campaign with a composed win over Palau, showing the resilience of a team carrying the hopes of a small but deeply proud nation spread across four island states.FSM’s identity in this tournament has been built on effort, connection, and belief, and that was evident again as they steadied themselves early, leaned on their depth, and found momentum through the play of Noah Adams, and Aurelio Pluhs, both finishing with a double‑double, growing into the game as FSM settled into their rhythm and…

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday dismissed Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s allegations about China’s recent test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, saying they are groundless, ill-intentioned and not worth commenting.The Chinese side has stated its position on the test launch, Lin said at a regular news briefing.  ■ Source link

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) government is considering furloughing up to 400 workers as it confronts a severe budget squeeze.The administration has presented lawmakers with two scenarios for the 2027 fiscal year.They are: retain workers on a 40-hour fortnight without furloughs; or maintain a 64-hour fortnight while furloughing an estimated 200 to 400 employees.CNMI governor David Apatang said the government is awaiting emergency regulations from the Civil Service Commission on how furloughs would be implemented.”We have to do furlough, but the Secretary of Finance and our Budget Office Director says that there’s two scenarios, so it’s one…

Mario Biondi in Palau for the centenary of Rafael NevilleSinger Mario Biondi will headline the central event of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Rafael Neville, founder of Porto Rafael. The concert takes place at the scenic Fortezza di Monte Altura and combines music with local memory and cultural heritage.Date and time: 22 August 2026, 22:00.Venue: Fortezza di Monte Altura, Palau (OT), Sardinia.Performance: “This Is What You Are – 20th Anniversary”, a special show celebrating the 20th anniversary of the song that launched Biondi’s international career.Host: Max De Tomassi (Rai Radio1).Admission: free and by invitation, maximum capacity 1,500. Info:…

Members of the Wellington Tongan Leaders Council and speakers at the Tonga Language Week opening church service at the Wellington Methodist parish on Sunday.Wellington Tonga Leaders CouncilFinding your identity, as a person of mixed Tongan heritage, can be challenging if you do not speak the Tongan language.For Louise Murphy, the challenge is learning the language and the customs of Tongan culture.Louise spoke at a church service, organised by the Wellington Tongan Leaders Council, to celebrate the beginning of Tongan language week.Tongan Methodist Church minister Reverend Kisione Finau said that Tongan Language Week is an opportunity for Tongans to revisit their…