SUVA, 06 MARCH 2026 (PINA SECRETARIAT) —The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and recognising the important contribution of women media workers across the Pacific. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when we give women respect, equal opportunity and protection, we gain stronger […]
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When Palau and Marshall Islands are judged by standards Washington won’t apply to itself
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/blog-bcxs8/categories/insights (Pacific Islands Times) When the U.S. State Department sanctioned Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and former Marshall Islands mayor Anderson Jibas, the language was unequivocal. • They “abused” their public positions. • They engaged in “theft, misuse and abuse” of funds. • They “wasted U.S. taxpayer money.” • […]
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Palau Cannot Afford to Be a Pawn in America’s Wars
Dear Editor, The latest reports of Iran’s retaliatory strikes against U.S. assets should alarm small nations everywhere, but especially Palau. What began as a confrontation between Washington and Tehran has already spilled across the Gulf, hitting embassies, airports, hotels, and even Amazon’s data centers. Dubai, a city that was not a combatant, is now a […]
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Yes, it’s legal to shoot narco-subs in the Pacific – but the law has better options
By Natalie Klein SYDNEY, 05 MARCH 2026 (THE INTERPRETER) —There is no shortage of examples of how the United States, under President Donald Trump, flaunts long-established rules of international law. While there are limited levers available to bring the United States back into line with those rules, there are ways to limit the damage. Australia […]
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When Birds Begin to Fear Humans
Notes from an Outsider on Civil and Social Friendliness Not long ago, a friend who had just returned from traveling showed me her photos. In one of them, a seabird was perched on her head, gently pecking at her hair. She did not flinch. She was smiling, completely unguarded. It was a kind of happiness […]
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A Great Recipe for Daily Health in Palau
Dear Editor, Health is not found in one big change, but in many small, daily choices. In Palau, we can strengthen our bodies, minds, spirit and communities by following a simple recipe for life. These 25 steps are not rules, they are reminders of what we already know that joy, faith, and connection are medicine. […]