Author: TMC Palau
There have been some movements in the Extra Premier League 2026 standings after round 10. Lautoka is now third following a dominant 5-1 victory over Tailevu Naitasiri, while Extra Supermarket Labasa remains at the top with 21 points after edging defending champions Stratum Rewa 2-1 in one of the biggest matches of the round. The Babasiga Lions continue to show consistency, having scored 20 goals and conceded only eight so far this season. Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba sits in second place on 20 points after thumping Nasinu 7-nil. The Men in Black now boast the league’s best attacking record with 34…
These are designed to cushion households and essential services without weakening long-term fiscal stability. [Photo: FILE] Complete removal of fuel duty across the board would result in a revenue loss of more than $150 million. In his ministerial statement in Parliament this morning. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel told Parliament this would materially weaken government’s ability to deliver essential services and support vulnerable communities. He said the fiscal space was already under pressure. Rising global fuel prices and inflation are increasing demands on public spending. He said broad tax removal is not a viable option at this time. “Government has adopted…
While visiting the CAT at Camp Katuu, Koehler and Davis thanked the deployed service members and toured its facilities. The CAT in Palau supports agreements and obligations of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) ratified in 1994 and executes several programs including: community construction, apprenticeship training, medical civil action, community relations, maintain World War II monuments on Peleliu and Angaur, and emergency response and disaster relief. During his meeting with U.S. Ambassador Ehrendreich, Koehler discussed efforts to promote regional stability, rule of law, and maritime security in Palau where shared history and common values make them a key partner in the…
Under the bright Pacific sun and the unity of 23 nations, Latter-day Saint athletes took the stage — and the podium — at the XII Pacific Mini Games held earlier this month in the Republic of Palau. Competing in track and field and weightlifting, these athletes not only represented their nations, but also shared how faith, determination and connection to their Church community helped fuel their performances, reported the Church’s Pacific Newsroom.Strength and spirit on displayJudy Solo’ai, representing New Zealand, earned three bronze medals in the women’s 86kg+ weightlifting category on July 5 — medals in the clean and jerk,…
The Electoral Commission has declared the campaign period for the upcoming General Election open, effective from today. According to the EC, the campaign period will end 48 hours before Election Day, in accordance with Section 109A(1) of the Electoral Act 2014. Under the Electoral Act 2014, the campaign period cannot begin earlier than 30 days before the completion of three years and six months from the date Parliament first sat after the last General Election. The declaration of the campaign period comes as Fiji prepares for the upcoming General Election, which must be held between 7th August and 6 February…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis.This was confirmed by PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa last Friday following the virtual Special Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting.“We want to have a face-to-face meeting of leaders. At this time, we can,” Mr Waqa said.“We’ve got some assurances from partners, friends and members to support logistical arrangements to ensure that the leaders’ meeting goes ahead without any problem.”Fiji’s Government froze overseas travel for ministers, permanent secretaries and civil servants in April, with Prime Minister Sitiveni…
source: reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed”, Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Both sides must take their time and get it right,” he added. There was no immediate response from Iran’s government. But Tasnim news agency, which is…
Basketball Fiji interim Chief Operating Officer William Peters says the continued rise of young players is a key sign of the sport’s steady development across the country, as preparations ramp up for the Vodafone Fiji Cup. Peters says youth participation has been central to Basketball Fiji’s long-term strategy, with development programs running throughout the year helping shape the next generation of players. “We’ve got a lot of youth events happening around the year with different programs, and in this tournament I think there are three or four youth teams that have made the top eight.” He says the strong performances…
For decades, Papua New Guinea has struggled with some of the highest maternal and newborn mortality rates in the Pacific. Nationally, fewer than four in ten births take place with a skilled birth attendant, and this figure is as low as 20% in some of the Highlands provinces. One of the most powerful protections for mothers and babies is giving birth with a skilled and caring health worker in a health facility. For many reasons this remains out of reach for many rural PNG families. The reasons are well known: rugged geography, poor roads, limited transport, poverty, run-down rural health…
Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko has been leading advocacy for island US military veterans. He is pictured here in January with, from left: Australian Ambassador Paul Wilson, former US Ambassador Laura Stone, Kaneko, and Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma Photo: Giff Johnson Securing essential healthcare services for US military veterans from three North Pacific nations remains a persistent challenge. Despite the US Congress specifically authorising in-country services by the US Veterans Administration for veterans of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Palau, the Trump administration over a year ago suspended ongoing talks to implement services. All…