Author: TMC Palau
Overview: Longtime Palauan physician Dr. Victor Yano has been medivaced to Manila for emergency medical care after falling ill at his home in Airai. The news has shaken many Palauans who have relied on Dr. Yano as their trusted family physician for decades, with prayers and well-wishes pouring in for his recovery. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Dr. Victor Yano, one of Palau’s most respected physicians and longtime healthcare leaders, was medivaced to Manila on Wednesday, July 29, for emergency medical treatment after falling ill at his home in Oikull, Airai. Yano became ill on Tuesday and was taken…
[Photo: File] The proposed Public Health Amendment Bill is failing to address some of the country’s biggest health challenges. This, according to the University of Fiji. Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs, University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem warned the legislation is outdated andlacks a clear vision for modern public health. She said the bill does not clearly explain its purpose or what it aims to achieve. “So the purpose of the bill is really important and this is where I think it’s the most radical thing that we could propose right at this moment in…
Overview: Customs and narcotics officers intercepted a California package containing more than 100 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside silicone sealant tubes, leading to felony charges against a 38-year-old Palau man accused of attempting to import and traffic the drug. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — A 38-year-old man has been charged with attempted importation and trafficking of methamphetamine after customs and narcotics officers intercepted a package from California containing more than 100 grams of meth concealed inside silicone sealant tubes. Dexter Dbrikt Sadang faces three felony charges in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court. Prosecutors allege he knowingly…
[Source: File] Samoa may be suspended by World Rugby following its government’s decision on Wednesday that it was withdrawing support of Lakapi Samoa due to some unresolved internal issues at the union. The Samoa Observer, reports that World Rugby has given the Samoan government until today to accept a proposed review of its decision to withdraw recognition and financial support from Lakapi Samoa. It’s been reported in Samoa that if its rugby union fails to accept the review or respond by the deadline, then they can bw suspended from international rugby for four years. Earlier this year, Samoa Prime Minister,…
Overview: A Palau court has denied Jennifer Ngiraiwet’s request to be immediately restored as Ngardmau governor, allowing Speaker Terence Miozawa to continue serving as acting governor while the impeachment case moves to an expedited trial later this month. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARDMAU, Palau (July 30, 2026) — The Supreme Court of Palau has denied former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet’s request for a preliminary injunction, allowing Speaker Terence Miozawa to remain acting governor while her legal challenge to her impeachment moves toward trial. In a nine-page order issued Thursday in Civil Action No. 26-117, Associate Justice Peter N. ruled that…
[Photo: File] The 30-hour ordeal faced by six health workers stranded in the Lau waters has prompted an urgent briefing between the Health Minister and the Prime Minister. The meeting will look at gaps exposed by the incident and how government can strengthen safety measures for health workers travelling to serve remote maritime communities. The ordeal of six health workers who spent almost 30 hours stranded at sea in the Lau waters has prompted an urgent review of how frontline workers are protected while servingremote communities. Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says the Health Minister will brief the Prime…
Three different countries asked for US$1 million upfront before they would surgically separate rare conjoined twins born in Fiji.The 10-month-old girls – Di Cecea and Jesipeli Kikau – were born prematurely in a set of triplets at the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in the capital, Suva.”The doctors said this is the first case of conjoined twins in Fiji in 20 years,” their mother Akenata Vulimaiigiladi said in a video shared by Fiji’s Health Ministry.”When they were born two months premature the doctors said they might only survive for a few days. We are grateful to the nurses, doctors and…
Overview: U.S. military veterans living in Palau have a chance to file VA benefit claims without leaving the country. A three-day outreach clinic by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be held Aug. 5-7, with veterans encouraged to come forward—including those who may not yet be on official records. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 30, 2026)— Palauans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces are being encouraged to take advantage of an opportunity to file claims for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits without leaving Palau. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila will…
[Source: Reuters] Thousands of people evacuated in southwestern France due to a major wildfire were gradually allowed back home on Friday after authrities said the fire, which has burned for more than a week, was contained. French authorities have ended the evacuation of 12 districts in the west and southwest of Bordeaux, allowing 144,000 people out of more than 220,000 to return home, Gironde prefect Sophie Brocas said in a statement on Friday. “The situation is stable, the fire is contained within its perimeter,” she said. “Overnight weather conditions were favourable: falling temperatures and high humidity levels.” The A63 highway…
Fijians will pay less at the pump from tomorrow, with fuel prices dropping by up to 50 cents per litre, but LPG users will face higher costs. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced new fuel and LPG prices effective from Saturday, August 1. Diesel recorded the biggest decrease, dropping by 47 to 50 cents per litre nationwide. Motor spirit prices will fall by 37 to 39 cents per litre, while kerosene will decrease by 37 to 40 cents per litre.Article continues after advertisement On Viti Levu, diesel will now sell at $2.92 per litre, down from $3.39, a…