Author: TMC Palau
The project guarantees the preservation of the historical building.Barcelona Full Council has given the go ahead for the urban planning procedure that will make the Museu Carmen Thyssen possible, with votes from the municipal government and the municipal groups of Junts per Barcelona, PP and Vox. The amendment to the general metropolitan plan will now have to get final approval from the Government of Catalonia. The project includes heritage work that will enable the Palau Marcet to be renovated and the original architectural elements of its façade to be preserved, strengthening the heritage value of this historical building at Passeig…
Overview: Palau has reached a major healthcare milestone with the successful completion of its first-ever CT coronary angiogram, giving local doctors a powerful new tool to detect heart disease without sending patients overseas. Historic procedure at Belau Medical Clinic and BNH reduces need for costly off-island cardiac imaging referrals By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Palau has successfully performed its first coronary CT angiogram, marking a major milestone in the country’s healthcare system and expanding local capacity to diagnose serious heart conditions without sending patients overseas. According to the Belau Medical Clinic, the historic procedure was successfully…
The Force states that due process was followed in the laying of charges. [Photo: FILE] The case against the two men charged with the murder of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi has been discontinued. The State filed a Nolle Prosequi before Suva High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar this morning due to insufficient evidence. 42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli were discharged accordingly. It was alleged that between February 21st and 22nd, the two assaulted the officer, causing injuries that resulted in his death.Article continues after advertisement By filing a Nolle Prosequi at this stage, the State reserves the right…
Issued by: on AIRAI, Republic of Palau – U.S. Military Group Chief U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Lelah, U.S. Embassy Palau Deputy Chief of Mission Shankar Rao, Palau Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil, Palau Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang, Palau National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson, Palau Director of the Bureau of Public Safety Curtis Elobt, and other officials commemorate the transfer for Title 10 U.S.C. Section 333 Building Partner Capacity equipment with a ceremony at the Palau Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting station at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport…
Overview: A former Angaur governor is facing felony charges tied to the handling of Japan Grassroots Grant funds intended to purchase a boat and trailer for Angaur State. Prosecutors allege more than $85,000 was withdrawn from the grant account, while auditors later reported missing records and no documented boat purchase. Prosecutors allege former governor Steven Salii improperly withdrew and used more than $85,000 from a Japan-funded boat project for Angaur State. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 21, 2026) Former Angaur Gov. Steven Salii has been charged with two felony offenses — misconduct in public office and first-degree theft…
Former Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru was sworn back into his portfolio earlier today at the State House in Suva. Saukuru returns to the ministry he previously held after initially being appointed to the role back in 2022. He was previously removed from his ministerial position by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka over allegations of misusing public funds. At the time, the Prime Minister stated that an investigation would be carried out into the claims made against Saukuru.Article continues after advertisement During today’s reinstatement, the Prime Minister was present alongside Saukuru’s family as he took the oaths of allegiance…
John Yalu, a ni-Vanuatu who worked as a banana picker in Australia, was acquitted of murder in Cairns Supreme Court, after he amputated the leg of a pensioner in exchange for NZ$6000. The man died as a result. Photo: Supplied / Facebook A ni-Vanuatu banana picker in Australia has been acquitted of murder after sawing off a grandfather’s foot in exchange for $NZ 6000. However on Friday, the Supreme Court jury in Cairns found John Yalu guilty instead of the manslaughter of Kalman Tal in the North Queensland town of Innisfail in 2022. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to the lesser…
Overview: Palauan citizens living in the United States under the Compact of Free Association can now apply for commercial driver’s licenses without needing temporary work visas, following a new federal exemption announced this month. The change is expected to open new employment opportunities in the transportation and trucking industries for Palauans across the U.S. Federal exemption allows Palauan citizens to obtain CDLs without temporary work visas through 2031 KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington, D.C. announced a major policy change this week that will allow Palauan citizens living lawfully in the…
[Photo: FILE] The State has sought additional time from the Suva High Court to file Information and Disclosure in the matter involving a police officer who was injured while on duty at Laqere, Nasinu. The State told Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere that it is still awaiting documents, including the medical examination report of the victim, Police Constable Senoveva Tikoduadua. In this matter, Dominico Tabau is charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of serious assault, and one count of going equipped. It is alleged that last month, the accused drove a vehicle into a roadblock manned by Constable…
source: reuters The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the ‘Quad’ grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan’s foreign ministry said on Friday. Japan’s top diplomat Toshimitsu Motegi will visit India for three days from Monday to attend the meeting, the ministry added. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from Saturday, after visiting Sweden for the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting, the U.S. State Department has said. Source link