Author: TMC Palau

[Source:Fiji Football Association/Facebook] The Nasinu football side hopes to return to winning ways today in the Extra Premier League against Tagimoucia Nadi at the Uprising Sports ground. Last week they lost 1-nil to Nadroga but will be aiming to bounce back today. A victory over Nadi would strengthen their grip on a top-four finish with only two rounds remaining after this weekend. Nadi, meanwhile, will take confidence into the clash after earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against defending champions Rewa FC last weekend.Article continues after advertisement The Jetsetters sit eighth on 15 points and know every point is crucial as…

Overview: A U.S.-backed proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters of the Pacific has prompted a regional campaign urging the public to speak out before the Aug. 3 consultation deadline. Environmental advocates and marine scientists say public participation and stronger scientific knowledge are critical as global rules governing deep-sea mining remain under negotiation. By Sanjeshni Kumar  SUVA, 30 JULY 2026 (PACNEWS)—A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until 03 August, raising questions about how the Pacific Ocean should be managed while international…

Overview: Forecasters are warning of a drier stretch ahead for Palau as El Niño conditions strengthen, with the sharpest impact expected in the country’s southwestern islands. While no drought has been reported yet, officials are urging residents to keep a close eye on local conditions in the months to come. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 30, 2026)— Forecasters say El Niño conditions are strengthening and are expected to persist through early 2027, raising the risk of prolonged dry periods, water shortages and stress on agriculture and fisheries across Palau in the months ahead, according to a drought information bulletin…

[Source: Reuters] At least 18 coal miners were killed after ​an explosion buried parts of a ‌mining complex in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Balochistan government said. A rescue operation is still ​underway to find and recover the ​remaining 14 trapped miners, the government said ⁠in a statement. Shoaib Nosherwani, Balochistan’s minister for ​mines and mineral development, earlier told Reuters ​that 36 people were in the collapsed part of the complex at the time of the explosion. Of ​them, 25 were missing late on Thursday ​night, he said.Article continues after advertisement Rescue efforts were under way at a ‌depth ⁠of 4,000…

Overview: Walton Jamboi Rechemang emerged as the unofficial winner of Ngeremlengui State’s special election, earning a decisive majority of votes to fill the vacant Legislator-at-Large seat for the remainder of the current legislative term. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 31, 2026)— Walton Jamboi Rechemang is the official winner of the special election held to fill the vacant Legislator-at-Large seat in Ngeremlengui State, securing a commanding lead over two other candidates. Walton Jamboi Rechemang. Photo credit: Rechemang FB page. Official election results show Rechemang receiving 161 of the 237 votes cast. Ongerang Rengiil finished second with 52 votes, while James…

[Photo: File] A murder charge against a 48-year-old woman accused over a fatal Christmas Eve fire in Samabula has come under scrutiny in the High Court. Justice Daniel Goundar questioned the State on why Reana Devi Chand was charged with murder instead of arson during her latest court appearance. Chand appeared before Justice Goundar today and was further remanded in custody. She is accused of intentionally setting fire to a flat on Levuka Street, Samabula, on Christmas Eve last year, killing a 19-year-old woman who was trapped inside the house.Article continues after advertisement The State alleges the fire was started…

Overview: Residents are being urged to stay out of the water around Malakal after a sewage pipeline beneath the Minatobashi bridge was accidentally damaged during bridge construction. PPUC has prohibited swimming and all other water activities in the affected area until further notice. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 30, 2026)— Swimming and all other water activities have been temporarily prohibited in waters stretching from the former CIP office to Happy Landing, Long Island Park and Ice Box Park in Malakal area of Koror after a sewage pipeline beneath the Minatobashi bridge was accidentally damaged during construction of the new…

[Photo: File] Rising fibre-optic cable costs are putting network expansion and connectivity growth across the Asia-Pacific region under pressure. Fibre Network Council APAC Board Director Andrew Bond-Webster says growing demand from artificial intelligence and large-scale data centres is contributing to a global cableshortage. He highlights that geopolitical issues and increased demand have pushed up fibre prices, affecting the availability and cost of network infrastructure. Bond-Webster says the shortage is creating challenges for fibre-to-the-home network expansion, particularly in lower-income and emerging markets. He adds that the impact on subscriber numbers and network build-out rates will become clearer over the next 12…

Overview: Poor government record-keeping continues to affect Pacific communities in New Zealand, undermining access to healthcare, justice and identity, according to the country’s Chief Archivist. While some agencies have improved their information management, officials say stronger recordkeeping remains essential to rebuilding public trust and ensuring better services for Pasifika. WELLINGTON, 30 JULY 2026 (PMN)—Poor government record-keeping is continuing with missing or poorly managed information affecting everything from people’s identity to healthcare and access to justice, New Zealand’s Chief Archivist says.  Speaking on PMN’s Pacific Mornings, Anahera Morehu said good record-keeping is not just about paperwork, it has a direct impact…

Overview: Poor government record-keeping continues to affect Pacific communities in New Zealand, undermining access to healthcare, justice and identity, according to the country’s Chief Archivist. While some agencies have improved their information management, officials say stronger recordkeeping remains essential to rebuilding public trust and ensuring better services for Pasifika. WELLINGTON, 30 JULY 2026 (PMN)—Poor government record-keeping is continuing with missing or poorly managed information affecting everything from people’s identity to healthcare and access to justice, New Zealand’s Chief Archivist says.  Speaking on PMN’s Pacific Mornings, Anahera Morehu said good record-keeping is not just about paperwork, it has a direct impact…