Author: TMC Palau

[Photo: FILE] Dialogue Fiji is urging the government to review and temporarily reduce fuel duties following the latest increase in fuel prices, arguing that the state is collecting significantly more tax revenue as pump prices continue to rise. In a statement issued today, the civil society organisation says households, businesses, farmers and transport operators are facing mounting financial pressure following recent fuel price increases. Motor Spirit is now retailing at $3.93 per litre, while Automotive Diesel has risen to $4.58 per litre. Dialogue Fiji Executive Director Nilesh Lal says while global events are driving fuel costs higher, taxation remains one…

[Photo Supplied] The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation is proud to announce that the biggest tournament in world football, the FIFA World Cup 2026, will be broadcast LIVE and exclusively on FBC Sports, bringing every match, moment and memory straight to audiences across the country. Kicking off next Thursday, the tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and will feature an expanded format of 48 nations competing on football’s grandest stage. For Fijian fans, this means unmatched access to the world’s biggest sporting event – from the opening whistle to the final in July—all only on FBC’s platforms.…

Valencia Basket will finish in second place in the Liga Endesa Regular Season after a resounding victory at the Palau Blaugrana in a game they dominated from the opening tip-off. Their strong defense in the first half, coupled with clinical shooting in the second, playing at their usual high-speed pace, secured the win for the Valencians. Valencia Basket will face Surne Bilbao in the quarterfinals with home-court advantage in a best-of-three series that begins Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Roig Arena. Quotes by Pedro Martínez “We started well, we were good on both defense and offense. In the third quarter, perhaps…

Bulldozers are expected to begin clearing a park for construction of a $3.6 billion 2032 Olympics stadium, as protesters mull their options in staying put. Tensions boiled over on Friday as residents of an on-site tent embassy were forcibly moved on from Brisbane’s Victoria Park. Five people were arrested, including a man tackled to the ground by officers, in what critics described as a surprise raid by police and council staff. Andrea Lunt, an organiser with the Save Victoria Park campaign, says it’s unclear what Monday would bring with construction set to start, but the overall sentiment is one of…

Issued by: on U.S. Army Civic Action Team members host a run club for members of the Palauan community in Anguar, Palau, 2025. The weekly gatherings promote physical fitness and community bonding while building ongoing relationships with local residents. (Courtesy Photo) Date Taken: 12.01.2025 Date Posted: 12.08.2025 20:57 Photo ID: 9430096 VIRIN: 251201-A-A5006-1004 Resolution: 4160×2768 Size: 2.91 MB Location: PW Web Views: 22 Downloads: 1 …

Image of a person typing on a keyboard in Melbourne, Thursday, September 19, 2024. [Photo Credit: AAP Image/James Ross] Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million plan which includes $8.2 million for a career rescue scheme designed to support workers in at-risk industries. While AI adoption is expected to boost productivity, there are widespread concerns the technology could also be used to eliminate many jobs. “It’s always the Labor way to make sure that workers are supported…

In their meeting on 4 May in Canberra, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, agreed to prioritise a range of issues including supply chains, energy, critical minerals, trade and security. Under the framework of the Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation, the leaders also pledged to support Pacific Island countries (PICs) to combat money laundering through capacity-building initiatives. This should be seen by PICs as a positive development, as the crime remains one of the key challenges in the region. However, climate change, which is recognised by the Pacific’s small island states as…

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…

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s halfback, Terio Tamani in action at the recent Valladolid 7s.[Photo: WORLD RUGBY SEVENS/ FACEBOOK] The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished fourth at the Valladolid 7s in Spain after going down 17-28 to Argentina in the 3rd place playoff this morning. Apete Narogo, Jeremaia Matana and Isaia Rugu scored for Fiji. Argentina speedster Marcos Monetta scored twice, and they were leading 21-12 at the break. Fiji earlier lost 21-14 to Australia in the cup semifinal.Article continues after advertisement Australia was clinical in attack and looked after the ball well. The Australians scored three converted…

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