Author: TMC Palau
The iconic Spanish artist Paloma San Basilio will offer a very special concert on October 22 at the Palau de la Música Catalana, as part of her current Gracias Tour. A unique opportunity to reconnect with one of the most emblematic voices in Spanish music. With a career spanning over five decades, Paloma San Basilio has left a mark on entire generations with timeless hits and outstanding performances in musicals such as Evita, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, and Sunset Boulevard. Her unmistakable style and ability to move audiences live have made her an undisputed reference in the…
Source: Reuters U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran a source familiar with the matter said. After a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the conflict. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has been waiting for the U.S. to approve an arms sale that Reuters has reported could be worth up to $14 billion. President Donald Trump sowed uncertainty in Taipei by saying, after meeting China’s President Xi Jinping this month, that he was undecided on whether…
A big loss last week has all but ended Fijian Drua’s playoff hopes, as they sit eight points outside the top six, with two away games in Australia to come. Western Force are only marginally better off, so this could be a battle with very little impact on the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Western Force v Fijian Drua in Perth. Photo: RNZ/Photosport Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Source link
Koror, Palau, is abuzz with excitement and intrigue, as athletes from around Oceania congregate for one of the region’s biggest sporting events: the 2025 Pacific Mini Games from 29 June to 9 July. Featuring close to 1,500 athletes, representing 24 national and territorial teams across 14 sports, this bite-sized sporting event packs quite the punch on the international calendar, offering Oceanian athletes a rare opportunity to compete amongst themselves for titles, medals and regional bragging rights. Entry is open to all members of the Pacific Games Council, as well as the invited teams of Australia and New Zealand, with athletes…
Fiji will receive additional financial support from international partners and donors. [Photo: FILE] Fiji will receive additional financial support from international partners and donors as the government works to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs and growing economic pressures affecting households and businesses. Following a recent media briefing, Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel confirmed that budget support is expected from key development partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to strengthen Fiji’s fiscal position during the ongoing global fuel crisis. “At the same time, we are securing additional financing support from our development partners. Australia has committed to a budget support…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Sustainable management consulting firm Sustainserv and ESG reporting company Palau announced a partnership last week that aims to boost companies’ corporate sustainability strategies and reporting efforts by leveraging artificial intelligence. The deal will allow sustainability professionals to utilize Palau’s in-house AI platform, which includes templates for reporting aligned with frameworks from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Global Reporting Initiative, International Sustainability Standards Boards and others. Palau said its platform is designed to support ESG data management and “improve both the…
This provides relief to 350,000 commuters. [Photo: FILE] The Government’s response plan to absorb the 22.5 per cent bus fare increase will create positive multiplier effects. Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation Chief Executive Edward Bernard says this ensures workers can commute without additional financial burden, allowing business operations to continue with minimal disruption. This provides relief to 350,000 commuters, including families with school children, and thousands of businesses dependent on public transport for workers and customers. Bernard notes that while this costs the government $2 million per month, it keeps factories and offices open and maintains demand for goods and…
The world’s least populated sovereign states share a common pattern: small land area, geographic isolation, or unique political status combine to keep numbers low. Pacific island nations dominate, alongside three European microstates and two Caribbean island countries. Vatican City sits at the top of every list of this kind despite being a UN observer rather than a full UN member state, because it is the only fully sovereign country measured in hundreds of residents. Below are the ten least populated countries in the world, ordered smallest to largest, using United Nations 2025 mid-year population estimates (UN World Population Prospects 2024…
The upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to modernize and centralize aviation education. [Photo: SUPPLIED] A steady increase in demand for skilled aviation professionals across Fiji has prompted a renewed focus on specialized training as the sector grows alongside tourism and regional connectivity. In response, the Fiji National University launched the Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies at its Nadi campus last night. Formerly the Department of Aviation Studies, the Centre has been upgraded to align with evolving industry requirements and strengthen Fiji’s position as a regional aviation training hub. The Centre will introduce specialized sub-courses to strengthen technical capability and…
Fans turned up to support Moana Pasifika as they fought hard at home in their last Super Rugby Pacific game for 2026. Photo: RNZ/Coco Lance Analysis – Miracles do happen. That’s what Moana Pasifika has continued to believe in. Against the Reds at home in Albany this afternoon, a miracle almost happened, the home side falling 33-31 at the end after a last try by the Reds. Since the revelation that the franchise would wrap up their stint in Super Rugby Pacific at the end of the current season, a number of interested parties have been in discussions with Pasifika…