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Largest Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship scheduled to anchor at Malakal Bay from Sept. 2-4
On the 1st September 2021, the Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) unit of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) composing of three ships, “JS KAGA,” one of the largest ship in JMSDF,“JS MURASAME” and “JS SHIRANUI” conducted a goodwill exercise with two Palauan patrol ships, “PSS KEDAM” and “PSS REMELIK II”. Through this first goodwill exercise between Japan and Palau in history, the two countries further deepened a bilateral defense cooperation to realize “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”.
KAGA : Photo by JMSDF 
MURASAME: Photo by JMSDF 
SHIRANUI:Photo byJMSDF
The IPD unit is expected to anchor at Malakal Bay, Koror State, where the public will be able to see them from Icebox Park and on your boat from 9:00 on Thursday, 2nd September to 13:30 on Saturday, 4th September.
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau and other Palauan top government officials are expected to take a look at the three Japan’s ships from the Palauan ship, “PSS KEDAM”.
During its visit to Palau, the IPD unit will take all the necessary preventive measures against COVID-19 to comply with the regulation of Palau.
[Information of the three Japanese ships]
１ JS KAGA
Number of Crew: 375 persons
Displacement: 19,950 tons
Length: 248.0 meters, Width: 38.0 meters,
Depth：23.5 meters, Draught: 7.2 meters
２ JS MURASAME
Number of Crew: 175 persons
Displacement: 4,550 tons
Length: 151.0 meters, Width: 17.4 meters,
Depth: 10.9 meters, Draught: 5.2 meters
(MURASAME: Photo by JMSDF)
３ JS SHIRANUI
Number of Crew: 166 persons
Displacement: 5.050 tons
Length: 151.0 meters, Width: 18.3 meters,
Depth: 10.9 meters, Draught: 5.4 meters
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Guam tests detect 82 new Covid cases; hospitalisations increase to 16
HAGATNA, 20 AUGUST 2021 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — As schools reopened this week, new Covid-19 infections and hospital admissions continued to surge, bringing Guam’s Covid Area Risk score to 10.4 as of Thursday. The […]
Delta behind dramatic spike in French Polynesia’s Covid cases
PAPE’ETE, 20 AUGUST 2021 (RNZ PACIFIC) — French Polynesia has seen a continued surge of Covid-19 infections today. New cases numbered 1622 in the government daily update to 8am this morning local time, while […]
Fifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigation
NUKU’ALOFA, 23 AUGUST 2021 (RNZ PACIFIC)—The first packets of cocaine were handed over to Tonga Police last month triggering a large search operation on the outer island. A total of 15 people – 12 […]
IAEA, Japan agree to begin implementing project to monitor and review nuke water release at Fukushima
VIENNA/TOKYO, 20 AUGUST 2021 (IAEA) — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Japan Thursday agreed to begin implementing the on-site safety review of the water release […]
Britain urges US to extend Kabul evacuations
The Associated Press LONDON — Britain is urging the United States to extend its evacuation effort in Kabul beyond the current Aug. 31 deadline, saying without the […]
Covid Vaccines Produced in Africa Are Being Exported to Europe
Johnson & Johnson is sending shots from South Africa to other parts of the world. African countries are waiting for most of the doses they’ve ordered. By Rebecca […]
Several Pacific Island nations withdraw from Paralympics over travel restrictions
TOKYO, 23 AUGUST 2021 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—Four Pacific Island nations […]
Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
LAS VEGAS, 23 AUGUST 2021 (AP)— — Although Manny Pacquiao […]
Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves
CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum and KhaDarel Hodge spend a […]
Art in Embassies Exhibition
Art in Embassies Exhibition event held at US Ambassador John […]
Booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine planned for immunocompromised
Plans are being made to give the third shot of […]
Court gives Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., four years to pay outstanding balance on fine of $156,400
KOROR, PALAU – On Monday, August 16, 2021, the Trial Division of the Palau Supreme Court issued a decision ordering former President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., to pay the remaining balance of his $156,400.00 fine by August 13, 2025. Presiding Justice Kathleen M. Salii not only ordered Defendant to pay the complete fine by the […]
Ulengchong appeals her WIOA termination, SSA refund delayed
Former Director of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Josephine Ulengchong had filed an appeal of her termination, confirmed WIOA Local Board Chairman Kalistus Ngirturong. According to WIOA procedures, Ms. […]
Pandemic impact less severe, recovery to take a while
Latest Economic Brief by USA Graduate School on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Palau’s economy indicates that the impact is not as severe as predicted but the economic […]
Court finds defendant Marvin Ngirutang in Violation of Probation
Must Report to Jail to Serve 30-Day Term of Imprisonment KOROR, PALAU – On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Presiding Justice Kathleen M. […]
New correctional facility to open in 2023
The new correctional facility is expected to open in 2023 according to Director Ishmael Aquon. The facility which is more of a […]
President Panuelo directs FSM COVID-19 Task Force to extend vaccination timelines for Social Security beneficiaries to Sept. 30th, 2021
FSM Health to Develop Uniform Tool for Special Exemptions from Vaccination PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On August 18th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed a Directive to the Chair of the FSM COVID-19 Task Force extending the mandatory requirement for FSM Social Security beneficiaries to receive their COVID-19 vaccination to September […]
GUILT AND SHAME
Not all storms came to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path. A little over 30 years ago I began to believe that something was […]
Saving the Planet While Ignoring Two Thirds of It
By Ian Urbina (@ Outlaw Ocean Project) For centuries, humanity has viewed the ocean as a metaphor for infinity. The assumption was—and frankly still is for many […]
Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in teen’s killing
HONOLULU 2021(AP) — A Hawaii judge on Wednesday rejected murder and attempted murder charges against three Honolulu police officers in […]
COVID-19: Funding plea to combat Delta variant, call to suspend booster roll-out
GENEVA(UN NEWS CENTRE) — World Health Organisation(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for funding to fight the spread of […]
Value of Pacific Islands Forum emphasized
SUVA/HAGATNA(RNZ PACIFIC) — The Pacific Islands Forum is a crucial power in the goal to promote and safeguard the vision of a Blue Pacific continent, a former U.S congressman says.The Forum faces a crisis, as most of its northern membership has officially started the process to withdraw from the regional body.Micronesian leaders are unhappy at […]
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and signs that the vaccines’ effectiveness is slipping.The plan, as outlined by the chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other top health authorities, calls […]
PICRC and JICA sign project documents to officially launch a 3-year coastal management project
On August 18, 2021, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) joined by partners from Palau Community College (PCC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (MAFE), signed project documents for a three-year project on coastal zone management.The project is titled, “Project for Enhancement of Integrated Management […]
Bank of Guam’s 2020 Year in Review Earns Honors in International Competition Fourth Year of Recognition
Hagatna, Guam. The Bank of Guam is pleased to announce that its 2020 Year in Review has won honors at the 35th International Annual Report Competition (ARC) organized by MerComm International annually. This is the fourth time that the Bank has been recognized for excellence in the contest, which is the world’s largest international competition […]
DON’T DRINK & DRIVE REMINDER
Between April 2021 to July 2021 there has been 20 arrest for DUI. And […]
Aitaro nominated as Minister of State
A foreign affairs veteran Gustav Aitaro has been nominated by President Surangel Whipps Jr. […]
Deported sex offender arrives after borders re-opened
United States government deported to Palau a Palauan citizen convicted of sexual assault of […]
Palau, Pacific Island nations say Afghan people “deserve to live in safety”
Pacific island countries including Palau joined the US government and several other countries in […]
Palau-Taiwan Travel Bubble resumes despite congress objection
Travel corridor between Palau and Taiwan re-opened with 148 travelers arriving last Saturday from […]
Very few women report cases of domestic violence
Very few women report cases of domestic violence to the police despite an estimate of more than 900 impacted […]
Over $200,000 power/water subsidy still available for eligible households
Over $200,000 dollars of power and water subsidy still remain unused since the subsidy program was initiated six […]
ADB AND SAMOA TO BUILD EFFICIENT, CLIMATE-RESILIENT PORT
APIA, SAMOA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Samoa participated in a groundbreaking ceremony […]
OneReef – Hatohobei (Helen Reef)- Sonsorol Traditional Stewardship Summer Program (OHSTSSP)
On Sunday August 15, 2021 the OneReef – Hatohobei (Helen Reef)- Sonsorol Traditional Stewardship Summer Program (OHSTSSP) youth […]
Japan Hands Over a New Tractor to Koror State Recycling Center
On August 16, 2021, His Excellency KARASAWA Akira, Ambassador of Japan handed over a tractor and its attachments […]
The Bureau of Customs & Border Protection
Recognizes Alomar Kumangai for Completion of K9 Training Course On Friday, August 13, 2021, the BCBP recognized Mr. […]
PNSB POST-INTERNSHIP REPORT
Ayana Rengiil This summer I was given the opportunity to intern as a technical assistant at the Koror […]
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Emotional Support is verbal and nonverbal processes by which one communicates care and concern for another, offering reassurance, empathy, comfort, and acceptance. (Dictionary of Psychology). We can’t support people emotionally without emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent person is one with self awareness and self-control. She express herself with kindness and empathy. She understands. She is one […]
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook Want to Appear Trustworthy. Don’t Be Fooled.
By Ashley Boyd Ms. Boyd is the vice president of advocacy at the nonprofit Mozilla. (@2021 The New York […]
Pacific Islands regionalism critical amid geopolitical ‘contest of wills’: U.S Rep Case
HONOLULU, 13 AUGUST 2021 (EAST WEST CENTRE) —-Amid a regional rift among the countries of the Pacific Islands […]
Country that could vanish from the map as sea levels rise
Much of Tuvalu is just metres wide. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP ImageThe runway of the capital city’s airport jostles […]
Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. […]
Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti climbed to 1,297 on Sunday, a day after the powerful […]
Cam Thomas scores 36 points, Nets beat Spurs 104-100
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 36 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 on Sunday in the NBA Summer. Thomas, the former LSU player selected 27th overall in the NBA draft, was 11 of 25 from the field and made all 11 of his foul shots. Thomas was coming […]
Ex-Australia star Kefu seriously injured in home invasion
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — World Cup-winning Wallabies forward Toutai Kefu was seriously injured during an alleged break-in at his home in Brisbane’s south and underwent surgery Monday at a nearby hospital. The 47-year-old Kefu, who won the 1999 Rugby World Cup and played 60 test matches for Australia, has been head coach of Tonga’s national […]
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PPLA was wrong said Whipps
“What members of PPLA did was wrong” stated President Surangel Whipps Jr., of […]
Ilana Seid nominated Palau Ambassador to United Nations
Ilana Seid has been nominated for an appointment as Permanent Representative of the […]
FIC VICTIM OF ONLINE FRAUD
Palau’s Financial Institution’s Commission has fallen victim to a fake or fraudulent person […]
Top Stories
Jenkins nomination failed due to his proposals and not nationality
By Eoghan O. NgirudelsangDr. Dale Jenkins nomination to the Ministry of Education failed to garner needed votes inthe Senate due to proposals he made and not because his nationality according to SenatorMark Rudimch.In an email, Senator Rudimch stated “I think Dr. Dale Jenkins’ made straightforwardproposals for improvement that he knew may not conform to the […]
#MeToo Take 2? Movement’s strength hailed amid Cuomo fallout
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anita Hill educated a nation about workplace sexual harassment back in 1991 with calm, deliberate testimony against Clarence Thomas. And today, 30 years later, she speaks in the same measured tones, eschewing dramatic declarations — especially of victory — and sounding more like the soft-spoken […]
Taiwan, US coast guards meet despite Chinese pressure
BEIJING (AP) — Officers from the U.S. and Taiwanese coast guards have met to discuss improving cooperation and communication despite efforts by China to isolate the self-governing island democracy. The virtual meeting held Tuesday came amid moves by the U.S. and others to defy Beijing’s pressure campaign aimed at compelling Taiwan to accept its view […]
Allegations of officers poaching under investigation
Social media post is circulating of 2 police officers allegedly caught poaching turtles within Koror State’s Ngederrak Conservation Area last Friday, August 6, 2021. The post says that one of the officers is an officer assigned to President Security Detail and the other is K9 Customs Officer. The post is being shared extensively on social […]
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Micronesian countries reiterate stance to leave Pacific Islands Forum
Nauru, Palau, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) […]
Senate committee recommends President creates task force to oversee Petroleum Act
The Senate Committee on Tourism, Environment, and Maritime (TEM) recommended that Oibiil Era Kelulau urge […]
Palau mourns loss of two of its prominent citizens
In a country of 20,000 people, a loss of an individual is felt and […]
Local knowledge and science drives fisheries management in Ngarchelong and Kayangel
The Northern Reefs program, which began back in 2013, is a collaborative effort between […]
Tourism recovery still a long way off
Nearly 18 months after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Palau’s tourism industry remains nearly at […]
ADB and Palau sign grants to protect the poor and vulnerable groups from COVID-19 impacts
KOROR, PALAU (6 August 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government […]
“Back to Nature – Jellyfish Lake” Fostering Young Scientists as Stewards of the Environment
Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF) successfully carried out the ‘Back to Nature- Jellyfish Lake’ […]
Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish and Wildlife Protection and PICRC conduct joint enforcement surveillance and eDNA Research in the PNMS
The first joint surveillance and research expedition to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary is […]
Pacific Islands Forum: climate crisis and old rows surface as leaders meet screen-to-screen
By Kate Lyons SUVA (THE GUARDIAN) —There was what looked like a virtual walkout, […]
Biden pledges ‘no strings’ Pacific pandemic support
SUVA, 06 AUGUST 2021 (REUTERS)—- President Joe Biden told a […]
‘84 percent of deaths not vaccinated’
SUVA, 06 AUGUST 2021 (FBC NEWS) —Sixteen percent of Fijians […]
Australia flags democracies’ trade swing from China to India
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian special envoy and former Prime […]
Fire-friendly weather to return to Northern California
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Thick […]
Marlins’ Brinson target of fan’s racial slur in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Lewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was […]
World
Fiji sevens captain Tuwai doubtful for Paris 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The captain of Fiji’s Olympic-champion rugby sevens team, Jerry Tuwai, says he doesn’t expect to lead the team in its attempt to win a third consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games. Speaking from quarantine after the team’s return to Fiji, Tuwai, who was also a member of the […]
OEK confers Congressional Outstanding Citizen award to Ubedei
A rare and distinguished award of Congressional Outstanding Citizen Award was conferred through a Joint Resolution No 11-11-3 to Noriwo K. Ubedei for his outstanding contributions to Palau through diverse roles he had played in nation’s growth over the years. The award recognizes and commends Mr. Ubedei’s lifetime contributions and service to the Republic of […]
Vice President Uduch
Vice President and Minister of Justice J. Uduch Senior conducted this week’s press conference with other ministers with updates of various activities in their ministries.
Pension Plan’s proposal to increase contributions and tax pension benefits has Whipp’s support
By: Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Palau Civil Service Pension Plan (CSPP)’s proposal to increase pension contributions of government workers and to tax pension benefits has the support of President Surangel Whipps Jr. After meeting with Whipps on July 27, CSPP board wrote a letter to Senator Rukebai Inabo, Chairperson of Senate Ways & Means & Financial Matters […]
OEK confers Congressional Outstanding Citizen award to Ubedei
A rare and distinguished award of Congressional Outstanding Citizen Award was conferred through a Joint Resolution No 11-11-3 to Noriwo K. Ubedei for his outstanding contributions to Palau through diverse roles he had played in nation’s growth over the years. The award recognizes and commends Mr. Ubedei’s lifetime contributions and service to the Republic of […]
US President Biden to address Pacific Forum leaders meeting set today
United States President Joe Biden is scheduled to address the virtual meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders today. This will be a first for the Pacific, where a United States leader address the regional meeting. Inquiries sent to the Chief of Staff of President Surangel Whipps regarding his participation in the forum meeting have not […]
KSG supplemental budget withheld at Governor Gibbons’s request
By: Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror legislature did not pass the state’s supplemental budget in honor of governor Gibbons’ request. In June 2 this year, Gibbons sent to legislature a supplemental budget proposal requesting 70,000 dollars for Belau games, $20,000 for cost of constitutional day activities, and $23,000 to cover the cost of salary and contributions of […]
Officers have until December to decide
Police officers who are also legislators of their respective states have until December of this year to decide the position they want to remain in and which one to let go, revealed Vice President and Minister of Justice J. Uduch Sengebau-Senior. “Attorney General and Director of Public Safety had already addressed the issue. After speaking […]
Traditional leaders ask HOD to rethink plans to suspend PNMS law
The Council of Chiefs asked the members of the House of Delegates to rethink entertaining proposals to allow foreign fishing within the marine sanctuary which will essentially suspend the country’s Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). In a letter to House Speaker Sabino Anastacio last week, traditional leaders opposed the bill that will temporarily suspend the famed Palau National […]
852 adolescents receive their first dose of COVID vaccine
852 adolescents, kids age 12-17, have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Pfizeraccording to Public Health Director Sher Madraisau. Estimated number of adolescents age12-17 is 1700 according to Ministry of Health.Director Madraisau reported that they were working with Ministry of Education to identifythose young adults within this age group and working with their parents […]
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PSS KEDAM returns to Palau after repairs in Japan
The patrol boat PSS KEDAM of the Marine Law Enforcement Division of the Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection which was not mission capable since last year, has completed repairs in Kagoshima, Japan lasting three months, and on Monday, August 2, she returned home. PSS KEDAM was provided by The Nippon Foundation […]
PCS welcomes Michelle Ngirutang as New Executive Director
KOROR, Palau – Palau Conservation Society (PCS) is pleased to announce the selection of Michelle Ngirutang as its new Executive Director. The selection was made by the PCS Board of Directors on August 2, 2021. Ms. Ngirutang hails from the states of Angaur and Ngaraard. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the […]
Pacific Civil Society calls on Vanuatu’s Prime Minister to take an ambitious stand on Climate Change at the upcoming Pacific Island Forum Meeting
At this week’s Pacific Climate Justice Summit, attended by hundreds of NGOs and civil society stakeholders from across the Pacific and beyond, a strong call was made for the Prime Minister of Vanuatu to raise a proposal on climate change at this week’s Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting. In 2019, Vanuatu asked Pacific leaders to […]
Japan and Palau Signed approx. $1.8 million Grant Aid Contract to Promote Agriculture and Livestock Production in Palau
On July 30th, 2021, H.E. Karasawa Akira, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Palau, and H.E. Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, exchanged notes on the Japan’s Grant Aid “The Project for Assisting the Development of the Agriculture and Livestock Production Industry” for Palau. Hon. Hokkons Baules, Senate President, Hon. […]
PPUC signs Subsidiary Loan Agreement with MOF
On Friday July 30, 2021, the Palau Public Utilities Corporation represented by Chief Executive Officer Greg Decherong signed a Subsidiary Loan Agreement (SLA) with the Ministry of Finance represented by Minister Kaleb Udui, Jr. The SLA specifies the term for disbursement and repayment of the $10 million through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Policy-Based Loan. […]
Blue Bay donates $2,500 to support Palau Conservation Society
Koror, Palau – Facing treacherous waters and unfamiliar terrain in a post-COVID world, Palau Conservation Society (PCS) continues to feel the effects of the ongoing pandemic that has left no country unaffected. Despite these unpredictable times, Corporate Partners for Conservation (CPC) continue to show support for Palau’s original local environmental organization. On July 29, 2021, […]
Kaleb Udui, Jr. to join APAFS Board of Governors
July 23, 2021 – Hon. Kaleb Udui, Jr., has joined the APAFS Board of Governors as one of three Board members from the Republic of Palau (“ROP”), representing the ROP Ministry of Finance where he serves as Minister of Finance. Minister Udui will join Board members Patrick U. Tellei, EdD,President of the Palau Community College, and Vice Chairman […]
Rukebai Kikuo Inabo to join APAFS Board of Governors
August 1, 2021 – Senator Rukebai Kikuo Inabo, AIF®, has joined the APAFS Board of Governors as a Board members from the Republic of Palau (“ROP”), representing the Senate Committee on Ways & Means and Financial Matters of the 11th Olbiil Era Kelulau, for which she serves as Chairwoman. Senator Inabo will join Board members […]
TTM assisted PCC-CRE Students strong Summer Camp on farming and cooking practice in Nikken Farm
Within the school break, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) and Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) helped PCC-CRE holding four-weeks summer camp (SersEd). Students aged from 9-18 came to Taiwan farm to visit, learn and hand-on practice about farming, in order to strengthen their understanding and passion in agriculture. The BOA extension officer Bernice Sidoi, TTM senior […]
Japan handed over medical equipment worth 383,000 USD to Belau National Hospital
On July 26, 2021, a ceremony was held at Belau National Hospital to hand over medical equipment, including defibrillators, ICU beds, and electrocardiographs worth 383,000 USD through the Japan’s Grant Aid project. The ceremony was attended by President Whipps, Ambassador Karasawa, and officials from Ministry of Health. The equipment handed over this time was procured […]
Opinion
Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?
NEW YORK, 02 AUGUST 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Small island nations across the world are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, and their problems have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected their economies, and their capacity to protect themselves from possible extinction. We take a look at some of the […]
Report finds COVID-19 impacts unrelenting on the Pacific private sector
SYDNEY (PTI AUSTRALIA) —The fifteenth Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Pacific Business Monitor reports that sentiments among the Pacific business decision-makers remain critical and expected timelines for economic recovery are shifting back further. COVID-19 impacts on Pacific businesses have remained at severe levels since tracking began in May 2020, with between 79 to 92 percent of […]
No pathway to reach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5˚C goal without the G20: UN chief
NEW YORK, 26 JULY 2021 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —“The world urgently needs a clear and unambiguous commitment to the 1.5-degree goal of the Paris Agreement from all G20 nations”, António Guterres said on Sunday after the Group failed to agree on the wording of key climate change commitments during their recent Ministerial Meeting on Environment, […]
The Developing World Is a Tinderbox
By Farhad Manjoo Opinion Columnist @ The New York Times Company The images flooding out of riot-torn South Africa are horrifying. On Tuesday, a woman in a high-rise building apparently set alight by looters tossed her child to the hoped-for safety of a crowd far below. Emergency workers have been attacked in several places; one medical service began transporting the injured in an armored […]
‘Pacific businesses in dire situation’
SUVA (FIJI TIMES)—Business survivability in the Pacific is on the line and the situation has become more dire compared with last year. This was made known by the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO) during the Forum Economic Ministers virtual meeting last week. PIPSO vice chairwoman Jennifer Ula-Fruean told the ministers that Pacific businesses were […]
The Christian Right Is in Decline, and It’s Taking America With It
By Michelle Goldberg Opinion Columnist @2021 The New York Times Company The presidency of George W. Bush may have been the high point of the modern Christian right’s influence in America. White evangelicals were the largest religious faction in the country. “They had a president who claimed to be one of their own, he had a […]
Summer Travel Is Back. Earth Can’t Handle It.
To cruise or not to cruise? To safari or stay put? To fly — perchance to hang glide or kite surf into some un-Instagrammed country. So goes the great moral dilemma now lurking in the travel and tourism industry, perhaps the beating heart of global consumerist extravagance. Now that our year-plus fast is close to […]
It’s ‘inescapable’: Pacific Islanders have tried to flee the climate crisis, only to face new threats
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN OREGON/MAJURO (CNN) — Selina Neirok Leem grew up listening to the Pacific Ocean at her home on the Marshall Islands. She watched high tides wash over the islands’ seawalls, and her family trekked inland when the storm surge from tropical cyclones destroyed homes close to the shore.It was during those storms […]
Advancing together in Asia and the Pacific
Integrated approaches for climate-resilient development supported by UNDP are improving lives and livelihoods – and protecting the planet – as nations race to address the climate crisis BANGKOK, (UNDP)—The climate crisis has put the very future of humanity at risk. Nowhere on earth are the impacts of this existential crisis more present than across the […]
We denigrate AstraZeneca at our Pacific family’s peril
Opinion by Edward Cavanough SYDNEY (SMH) — In 2019, when I was travelling in rural Solomon Islands, a companion suffered an asthma attack. We chartered a small boat to the nearest hospital, two hours away. There, we found a cluster of temporary-looking buildings that constituted the clinic. Nurses didn’t have footwear, many of the fibro […]
COVID-19 impact on tourism could deal $4 trillion blow to global economy: UN report
GENEV A (UN NEWS CENTRE) — The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism could result in a more than US$4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday in a report issued jointly with the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The estimate is based on losses caused […]
Strengthening Pacific Island countries’ financial sector amid COVID-19
By Katia D’Hulster, Geof Mortlock and Owen Nie SYDNEY (WORLD BANK) — The pandemic has severely affected several Pacific Island countries (PICs). In addition to the impact on public health, some of these countries had to grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19 on the tourism sector while dealing with natural disasters and political uncertainty. […]
Mothers are holders of traditional knowledge
SUVA, (SPC) — In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) has coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-makers, development partners, research institutions and civil society organisations. Following this landmark event, SPC will […]
Pacific News
U.S blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew
WASHINGTO 1(AP)—— A tuna fishing boat based in the Pacific island nation of Fiji that has been accused of essentially enslaving its […]
Guam Power Authority fuel surcharge to increase 55% over next 4 months
HAGÅTÑA, 02 AUGUST 2021 (THE GUAM DAILY POST)— — The fuel surcharge on Guam Power Authority customers’ bills will increase in three […]
Federated States of Micronesia makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
PONPHEI, 30 JULY 2021 (ABC)—-The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has become one of the first nations to adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. […]
New Samoa PM cancels China-funded port
APIA, 02 AUGUST 2021 (AAP)—Samoa’s new prime minister says she will cancel a China-backed port project but hasn’t closed the door to […]
Samoa Police confiscate over $20,000 cash, drugs, handguns and ammunition
APIA (SAMOA GLOBAL NEWS) —A case of reported domestic violence led to Samoa police raid at Vaitele on Tuesday night that confiscated […]
Court of Appeal decision rules for a new Government in Samoa
APIA, 26 JULY 2021 (TALAMUA ONLINE) —- The Court of Appeal has declared the swearing in of the 26 FAST Party MPs […]
Australia & New Zealand congratulate Samoa’s new Prime Minister
WELLINGTON/CANBERRA, 26 JULY 2021 (TALAMUA ONLINE) —New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Samoa’s first woman Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa […]
Macron to discuss legacy of nuclear tests in French Polynesia
PAPE’ETE, 26 JULY 2021 (AFP)—French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted with flower garlands and Tahitian dancers on the tarmac as he touched […]
West Papua patients turned away from hospitals as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
JAYAPURA (ABC)—Hospitals in Indonesia’s Papua and West Papua provinces are being overwhelmed by the devastating COVID-19 outbreak which is spreading across the […]
World News
Delta variant challenges China’s costly lockdown strategy
BEIJING (AP) — The delta variant is challenging China’s costly strategy of isolating cities, prompting warnings that Chinese leaders who were confident […]
Mudslides force more than 100 to spend night on highway
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — More than 100 people had to spend the night on a highway, including nearly 30 who took […]
PNG caught in China-Australia power play as COVID-19 Delta variant infiltrates Pacific nation
PORT MORESBY, 02 AUGUST 2021 (ABC)—On two sides of Papua New Guinea’s capital, there are duelling vaccine rollouts run by Australian and […]
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third straight day with the […]
What is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? It’s when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. In studies, the two-dose […]
China calls US policy ‘misguided’ in high-level talks
By KEN MORITSUGU and NG HAN GUAN Associated Press TIANJIN, China (AP) — China came out swinging at high-level face-to-face talks with […]
California’s largest fire burns homes as blazes scorch West
INDIAN FALLS, Calif. (AP) — California’s largest wildfire merged with a smaller blaze and destroyed homes in remote areas with limited access […]
Sports
Rising baseball player, inspired by Ayana
In 2019, Roki was an 8-year-old that was attending Koror Elementary School; an avid baseball player, singer, and all-around active young kid. […]
Olympics Latest: China sets world record in team sprint
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of […]
Olympic Team Palau update
This week will be the last week for the Palau Olympic Team in Tokyo, Japan for the Olympic Games. Our three athletes […]
Fiji gold medal Olympians sevens leave their mark and legacy at Tokyo 2020 as they head home
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo TOKYO, 29 JULY 2021 (PACNEWS) — While Fiji’s gold medallist Olympian sevens team get on […]
Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, […]
Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — At an Olympics aiming to set the highest level of television standards, the […]
FSM’s Taeyanna Adams breaks her national record at Tokyo 2020, Tonga’s Amini Fonua gets disqualified
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo TOKYO, 26 JULY 2021 (PACNEWS) — Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)’s 100m breaststroke swim queen, […]
Tokyo Olympic Games Opens
Tokyo Olympic Games opens tonight 8pm with Palau Team and around 11,000 athletes representing around 205 countries. Palau will be marching with […]