Rising athlete balances leadership, passion and pressure behind the plate By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — With the Pacific Mini Games just days away, athletes across Oceania are preparing to represent their nations with pride and determination. Among them is Tmekei Kumaichi, the starting catcher for Palau’s national baseball team, whose steady rise in the […]
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Summer Kennard
— Paddling Toward a Dream, One Stroke at a Time KOROR, Palau — With a paddle in her hands and a notebook in her backpack, Summer Kennard is proving that you don’t have to choose just one path—you can carve out both. At only 19 years old, Summer is not only making her international debut […]
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Defending champions from NMI ready to compete, connect, and celebrate at 2025 Pacific Mini Games
By Eustoria Marie Borja SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — For the athletes of the Northern Mariana Islands, the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau represent more than just competition—it’s a chance to defend their hard-earned titles, showcase their passion, and create unforgettable memories. The first wave of Team NMI, the Men’s National Baseball Team, departs […]
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Palau Basketball Federation unveils new Logo ahead of Pacific Mini Games
Palau Basketball Federation new logo debut! A fresh design blending island pride and game energy, ready for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. KOROR (Palau) – The Palau Basketball Federation (PBF) is proud to present its new national federation logo, a design that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Palau and the excitement of basketball, just in […]
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Young Talent, Veteran drive power Palau’s indoor Volleyball Dreams
By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau — With just 10 days left until the 2025 Pacific Mini Games begin on June 30, members of Team Palau’s indoor volleyball squads are training hard and dreaming big, united by a shared love for the sport and a determination to compete with pride. From seasoned veterans to first-time national […]
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New Voter Database enhances Transparency and election integrity in Palau
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) officially launched a new voter database system on Tuesday, June 17, introducing major upgrades aimed at enhancing voter data management, preventing fraud, and improving election transparency. Known as the GVRS Hybrid — short for Generic Voter Registration System — the software replaces an […]