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2026-09-19T17:38:05+00:00 2026-09-19T17:38:05+00:00 2026-09-19T17:38:05+00:00. Javier Molero 19/Sep/26 17:38 Eurohoops.net Javier Molero Various investors are interested in paying for the new Palau By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net    The new Palau Blaugrana will not require financial outlay from Barça itself. As Mundo Deportivo clarified following statements made by Joan Laporta and Ferran Olivé (the vice president for finance) at the Ordinary General Assembly, the club will not be responsible for the payment. The arena is expected to be ready by 2031 and is a top priority for the current board of directors. Reports from Mundo Deportivo indicate interest from several investment firms in bringing…

Barça enjoyed a dream debut at the Palau, defeating Peñíscola 6-1 in the league after an impressive second-half display. The match began at a frantic pace, with Pito opening the scoring within the first two minutes after capitalising on a defensive mix-up. However, Peñíscola responded almost immediately through Elías, and the remainder of the first half was a closely contested affair. Barça created the better chances and looked the more dangerous side, but a combination of wasteful finishing and an excellent performance from goalkeeper Acosta meant the teams went into the break level at 1-1. Barça up pace after the…

Members of the diving community and family members have come forward in remembrance of a well-loved diving instructor who went missing during an expedition in Palau on Sept 7.Palauan news outlet Island Times reported that the five-day search for two divers — Singaporean Robert Tan Soon Liang, 62, and Chinese national Xiaoxi Wu, 43 — was called off on Sept 11.The pair, who were reportedly experienced divers, began a dive at Peleliu Wall at about 7.45am local time on Sept 7. According to Island Times, the site is considered an “advanced, difficult, and unpredictable” location because of its currents.‘Held immense…

Tonga’s national women’s netball team has claimed a double win at home in the Oceania Women’s Netball Championship in Nuku’alofa.The Tala has not only secured an invite to the 2027 Netball World Cup but it’s also taken the Oceania title, after beating Samoa 71-63 on Friday evening.Tonga finished the week-long competition undefeated.Coach, Jaqua Pori Makea-Simpson said the team is over the moon.”Feels good waking up today,” she said. “An epic performance to close out an undefeated week.”Tonga led that game 31-24 at halftime.Tonga secured its world cup spot by beating Fiji 72-60 in a close match on Thursday, that win…

title: Palau Winter 2026 Travel Advisory: Navigating Remote Coastal Access and Passenger Rights date: 2024-05-22 category: Travel Advisory tags: [Palau, Kayangel, Babeldaob, Pacific-Aviation, DOT-Refund-Rules, Sustainable-Tourism] A traveler booking a luxury catamaran excursion to the remote shores of Kayangel Atoll for Winter 2026 may find their itinerary suddenly upended by the volatile sea conditions of the Pacific. While the allure of untouched white sands and turtle spotting is high, the logistical fragility of reaching Palau’s northernmost state means a single weather shift can trigger a cascade of cancellations and stranded passengers. The Shift Toward Remote Palau Coastal Tourism Palau is experiencing…

Over the years, 21-year-old Siaosi (George) Lavelua (Kolomotu’a, Makave) has often made the trip north to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with freshly made ‘otai in tow.His whānau business, Lav’s ‘otai – dealing in the much loved Polynesian drink that typically mixes coconut and fruit – is the longest-serving ‘otai operation in Tāmaki Makaurau.It has become a familiar fixture at Waitangi celebrations, Auckland night markets and various community events across the region.”It’s something I’ve grown up around my whole life. Wherever there’s a big event, we’re usually there serving ‘otai and meeting people,” Lavelua said.Over the years, events such as Waitangi…

Coral Pasisi, Vice Chair of Niue Ocean Wide Trust and co-architect of Ocean Conservation Commitments, saidNiueans do not see the ocean as separate from us; it is part of our identity, our knowledge and our responsibility to future generations.”We did not want protection to remain a promise dependent on the next grant. We wanted finance that matched the length of that responsibility.Earthshot recognition can help us complete the Trust, deepen the work already under way and share what we are learning with other island nations on their own terms,” she said.The Earthshot Prize was launched six years ago by Prince…

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau could enter another continuing budget period this year after the House of Delegates proposed temporary funding for the first three months of fiscal year 2027, despite having received the Senate version of the annual budget on Aug. 21. House Bill 12-52-75, introduced Sept. 11, would authorize continuing budget […]The post House proposes FY 2027 continuing budget as Oct. 1 deadline nears  appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

Four defendants face felony drug charges, with combined bail set at $2 million By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Three Filipinos were arrested after arriving in Palau in separate incidents and allegedly were found carrying a combined 337.82 grams of methamphetamine concealed inside their bodies, according to police reports. The seized drugs have an estimated […]The post Three arrested at Palau airport after 337.82 grams of meth allegedly found in body cavities appeared first on Island Times News. Source link

Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]The post Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment appeared first on Island Times News. Source link