Dear Editor, We live in a world increasingly focused on religion, yet we often fall short of practicing the very teachings we claim to believe in. We attend churches, quote scriptures, celebrate traditions, and speak about God. But how often do our daily actions reflect the values of our faith? Too often, we have become […]
Author Archives: Island Times
Posted inSports
Palauan runners take second, third as Palau hosts first API Championships
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “I’m proud of being able to make it to top 3, but I know I’m more capable compared to the performance I had,” Palauan runner Kraven Ngirchomlei said after finishing second in the boys’ 5-kilometer race at the Asia Pacific Invitational (API) Cross Country Championships, marking the first time […]
Posted inSports
Typhoon Champi forces early schedule for Guam Micro Cup outrigger canoe race
Palauan paddlers compete in modified knockout format as organizers prioritize safety By: Summer Kennard AGANA, Guam – “ I was happy to hear that the races had been moved earlier because it meant we would still have the opportunity to compete,” said Kedals Reklai of Palau’s AMF outrigger canoe club, after organizers moved Guam’s Micro […]
Posted inBillboard
PNCC Gears Up for Nationwide FTTP Rollout With Advanced Vermeer Equipment Training
Based in Iowa, USA, Vermeer executed the training through its Singapore-based authorized dealer, Vermeer Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. The high-capacity equipment will be deployed for underground trenching, excavation, and infrastructure installation as part of PNCC’s nationwide Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network modernization project. Training on a locator display that monitors for accurate digging. Credit: PNCC PNCC CEO […]
Posted inBillboard
Outstanding Farmers Recognized, Local Pork, Chicken and Eggs Promoted in Palau
On October 21, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Palau joined a World Food Day event organized by the Palau Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) to recognize outstanding livestock and poultry farmers selected through a joint evaluation. Product displays and promotional activities featuring local pork, chicken and eggs also showcased the project’s work with farmers. The […]
Posted inWorld News
Spanish high-speed trains crash, killing at least 68
In short: (ABC-Australia) At least 68 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain, officials say. The high-speed trains collided in the Toledo region on Wednesday morning. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs says it is not aware of any Australians affected by the collision at this stage. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/deadly-high-speed-train-collision-spain/107320916 Share article At […]