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Issued by: on Palau’s National Emergency Management office (NEMO) representatives speak to U.S. Marines from the 7th Engineer Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, and U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1ST Theater Information Advantage Detachment about the installation of emergency response radios at NEMO, Airai, Palau, May. 4, 2026.To strengthen regional disaster response resilience and ensure first responders can effectively coordinate during a crisis, the United States partnered with the Republic of Palau to upgrade critical national disaster communication systems. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mason Tran) Date…
The pristine waters and natural splendour of Palau, a group of more than 300 islands in the Pacific Ocean, which also go by the name of Belau, have long made this Micronesian country a bucket-list destination for divers and adventurers, but there’s so much more to uncover when it comes to exploring this culturally rich tropical destination. Upon arrival, travellers are required to embrace the 18,000-strong population’s commitment to protecting the environment by signing the Palau Pledge. The agreement was written in 2019 by local children and asks visitors to “tread lightly, act kindly and explore mindfully” throughout their stay…
Foreign Minister MOTEGI’s Meeting with President Whipps of Palau | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website uses JavaScript.Please turn on “JavaScript” and use it. June 2, 2026 On June 2nd, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended the welcome reception for the “Island States Ocean Summit” —organized by the Nippon…
Yahoma, Kandep Valley, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea Photo: Supplied Papua New Guinea is being urged to prepare for El Niño – a cyclical weather event that develops over the Pacific and brings disruptive conditions. Scientists have been advising that the Pacific region can expect a significant El Niño event in mid-2026 from this month. An El Niño phase typically creates more than usual rainfall in the central Pacific Islands region, but less rainfall – and more drought – in the western Pacific incuding PNG. East Sepik governor Allan Bird told fellow PNG MPs during last week’s Grievance Debate in…
Issued by: on KOROR, Republic of Palau – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, delivers remarks for the Palau Community College commencement ceremony in Koror State in the Republic of Palau, May 15. “Your education has prepared you to lead in a complex and changing world,” Lasky told graduates. “Whether you enter public service, military service, private industry, or continue your studies, remember that part of your contribution will be remembering what it means to be Palauan.”Lasky serves as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Officer for…
Against this backdrop, Papua New Guinea outlined plans to strengthen its digital infrastructure and prepare for an AI-driven future. [Photo: FILE] Pacific media organisations are under growing pressure from falling revenue, rapid tech change and rising costs. These challenges are reshaping how they operate and sustain their services. Speaking at the opening of the Pacific Media Partnership Conference 2026 in Port Moresby, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union News Director Indra Singh said broadcasters are operating in a challenging environment shaped by limited resources, climate pressures and the high cost of reaching dispersed island communities. Delivering remarks on behalf of ABU Secretary General…
Issued by: on AIRAI, Republic of Palau – U.S. Military Group Chief U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Lelah, U.S. Embassy Palau Deputy Chief of Mission Shankar Rao, Palau Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil, Palau Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang, Palau National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson, Palau Director of the Bureau of Public Safety Curtis Elobt, and other officials commemorate the transfer for Title 10 U.S.C. Section 333 Building Partner Capacity equipment with a ceremony at the Palau Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting station at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport…
[Source: File] Fans planning to attend the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT in Labasa are being urged to secure their tickets early, with VIP passes already close to selling out. The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that 163 of the 210 available VIP three-day passes have already been sold, leaving only 47 tickets remaining ahead of the tournament. The VIP passes are priced at $100 and are currently available online, with strong demand already being recorded weeks before kickoff. General online ticket sales for all categories will begin on June 10 through Ticketmate. Main Pavilion and Gibson Wings tickets are priced…
Step inside Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, Spanien, a Modernisme concert hall where stained glass, music, and Catalan identity collide in one unforgettable experience. Step out of the narrow streets of Barcelona’s historic center and into the kaleidoscope of light that is the Palau de la Musica Catalana (literally, “Palace of Catalan Music”). Inside this legendary concert hall, every surface seems to glow: rose-colored columns, mosaics in ocean blues, and a stained-glass sun that pours down on the audience like Mediterranean daylight preserved in glass. From the first steps into the foyer, Palau de la Musica Catalana announces…
Surangel Whipps Jr in Rarotonga. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Lydia Lewis Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr is one of the co-chairs for this week’s inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo. He is serving as co-chair in his role as chair of the Alliance of Small Island States. Meeting outcomes are expected to contribute to international negotiations on biodiversity, climate change and ocean governance, including COP31. The Island Times reported the summit, which starts 3 June, is hosted by The Nippon Foundation in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. Tuvalu A new programme is…