Author: TMC Palau

[Photo: SUPPLIED] Pacific youth say major regional infrastructure plans could reshape jobs, trade and long-term economic prospects across Fiji and the wider Pacific. Focus is now on the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership. Youth and Community Advocate Broderick Mervyn said the initiative, announced at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, goes beyond port development. He says it reflects a shift in global attention toward the Pacific. Mervyn says the partnership signals growing confidence in Fiji and the Pacific as hubs for trade, maritime connectivity and economic resilience. He says this could benefit young people entering a more…

Photo: Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Queensland Reds have put an end to the Fijian Drua’s hopes of advancing in the Super Rugby Pacific competition with a 45-24 win at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Reds will advance into the playoffs, taking on either the Chiefs or the Hurricanes next weekend, while the Drua are officially done in 2026. It’s a 10th-place finish for the Fijian team, which will ultimately be disappointing for departing coach Glen Jackson. See how the action unfolded in our blog: Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered…

Overview: A female inmate already serving time for methamphetamine possession at the Koror Jail now faces additional felony charges after authorities allegedly found “ice” in her possession inside the facility. The case could trigger Palau’s newly strengthened penalties for repeat drug offenders. Repeat offender could face decades in prison under Palau’s tougher drug laws  By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A female inmate serving time at the Koror Jail for possession of methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” has been charged again after authorities allegedly found methamphetamine in her possession while incarcerated. According to court documents filed by the Office of…

[Photo: FILE] Limited access to post-release support has come under scrutiny in Parliament. The government has clarified how the Yellow Ribbon Program operates and how it is funded. Responding to a written question in Parliament, Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga said the Yellow Ribbon Program is not an inmate enrolment system. It is a wider rehabilitation framework.Article continues after advertisement He said participation was measured through involvement in counselling, vocational training, life-skills development, employment expos and family engagement and reintegration activities run with the Fiji Corrections Service. Program funding has remained steady over the years. It stood…

Overview: A student recycling business proposal that transforms reusable waste into handmade products captured first place at the 2026 Palau Development Symposium, where young entrepreneurs showcased innovative ideas aimed at strengthening communities and promoting sustainability. By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — A student-led recycling business proposal focused on turning reusable waste materials into marketable products earned top honors at the 2026 Palau Development Symposium this week, highlighting the growing interest among Palauan youth in entrepreneurship and sustainable business development. The winning proposal, “Komi Step Up,” presented by the Palau High School Business Academy, proposed collecting scrap and reusable materials and…

Source: Entertainment Weekly Seven  years after Scooter Braun purchased Taylor Swift’s music catalog — a controversial move that fueled the pop star to rerecord her first six albums — he’s now telling “Scooter’s Version” of the story. In 2019, the music manager paid a reported $300 million for Big Machine Records, Swift’s former longtime label, and with it came the master recordings of all the songs she had recorded before she signed with Universal Music Group. “Scooter has stripped me of my life’s work,” the singer alleged in a Tumblr post at the time. Accusing him of “incessant, manipulative bullying”…

Overview: Palau Public Utilities Corporation says it is aiming to slash annual power outages from 1,200 minutes to just 200 while reducing costly solar energy curtailment by 95% through new battery storage technology. Officials say the upgrades could improve reliability, maximize renewable energy use and lower long-term electricity costs. Battery storage systems expected to cut solar curtailment costs by 95% and reduce diesel dependence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 27, 2026) — The Palau Public Utilities Corporation is targeting a major improvement in power reliability by reducing annual outage times from about 1,200 minutes to 200 minutes while advancing…

Source: Reuters In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure no American first strike on China’s nuclear arsenal could reliably knock out Beijing’s ability to hit back. China’s nuclear missiles can already reach any city in the United States. Now, satellite images reviewed by Reuters show Beijing is building a sprawling web of launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles. Desert defensive networkChina has built more than 80 launch pads and three octagon-shaped installations in its…

Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Fijian Drua take on the queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Kick-off is at 9.35pm Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Source link

Overview: President Surangel Whipps Jr. will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo next week as leaders from around 30 island nations gather to address climate resilience, marine conservation and sustainable ocean governance. KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo next week, bringing together leaders from around 30 island nations to address climate resilience, ocean governance and sustainable management of marine resources. The June 3-4 summit, hosted by The Nippon Foundation in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, is expected to draw…