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Local and Diaspora artists featured in “Our Island, Endurance and He(art)” exhibit in Koror
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 30, 2025) — A vibrant art exhibition featuring the works of Palauan’s artists, both local and abroad, is drawing visitors during the Pacific Mini Games, offering a cultural counterpoint to the...
Japanese volunteer nurses bolster Palau’s Medical team for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Fourteen volunteer nurses from Japan are lending their expertise to support Palau’s medical response during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, reinforcing international cooperation and helping ensure athlete and spectator safety during...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Create Belau showcases Palauan artists to the Pacific
Tia Belau
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June 30, 2025
“Our Islands’ Flame, Endurance and He(art) Exhibition” now openBy ElilaiRengiilMerii Johaness stands proudly next to her artwork featured in the… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
WATER SPORTS KICKS THINGS OFF IN DAY 1
GSPN
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June 30, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – Guam’s swimming and va’a teams kicked off the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to an exciting start in Palau. Wearing Guam’s flag with honor, these athletes competed with focus and strength while also making memories that...
Samoa’s nbs Weightlifting Golden Girl Wins 3 Gold for Samoa, Sets New Oceania and Pacific Games Records
Samoa Global News
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July 4, 2025
GOLD & SILVER for Samoa in the Women’s 77kg Weightlifting at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Samoa’s Golden Girl in Weightlifting, Seine Stowers, has won 3 GOLD medals for Samoa in the Women’s 77kg Weightlifting while Avatu Opeloge secured 3...
Fiji Baseball targets podium finish in Palau
The Fiji Times
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June 30, 2025
For Tavu Sorovakatini and Inoke Niubalavu, this week’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau will be more than just another tournament, it will be the closing chapter of a journey they started over 20 years ago. Sorovakatini, who plays first base and...
Elder crushes 9 records in golden sweep at Pacific Mini Games
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
Nehemiah Elder History was made on the weightlifting stage at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau as teenage sensation Nehemiah Elder delivered one of the most dominant performances of the competition, rewriting records and redefining limits in...
Palau signs Landmark Security MOU with 12 Pacific Nations for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 12 Pacific Island nations to enhance regional security cooperation during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games (PMG), marking...
Palau’s Jerrica Davis selected for FIBA Oceania Women in Media Program
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Jerrica Yumiko Davis, Communications Officer for the Protected Areas Network under the Bureau of Environment at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE), has been selected for the 2025 FIBA...
Guam's athletes ready to compete in Mini Games in Palau
The Guam Daily Post
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With the 12th Pacific Mini Games Opening Ceremony scheduled for June 29 - a prelude of the nine days of athletic competition featuring more than 1,500 athletes invited from 24 Oceania nations across 14 sports - dozens of athletes from Guam will be...
Koa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games
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June 29, 2025
KOROR, Palau – On June 25, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Koa Moana 25 delivered 100 first aid kits to the Belau National Hospital in Palau. Koa Moana is a recurring exercise that fosters partnerships with Compact of Free Association nations...
Palau President Calls to Give Taiwan a Fair Go at Pacific Islands Forum
The Epoch Times
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June 25, 2025
While Beijing has been successful in pressuring many Pacific nations to repudiate Taiwan, 12 countries still choose to recognise the island nation. Three of those—Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu—are full members of the Pacific Islands...
Benidorm’s summer sport activities are now available
Euro Weekly News
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June 28, 2025
Programme also includes aquagym for both young people and adults. Credit: Fonsos / Creative Commons Benidorm City Council is once again encouraging residents and visitors to stay active this summer with a wide range of outdoor fitness activities,...
Palau catcher Tmekei Kumaichi eyes gold at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
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...
Palau Unveils Upgraded Sports Facilities Ahead of 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for today to officially mark the completion of 11 sports facilities upgraded for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, set to begin Sunday, June 29. President Surangel Whipps Jr., along...
Palau Basketball Federation unveils new Logo ahead of Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
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 time for hosting the FIBA 3×3 Youth...
TEAM PNG U23 3X3 BOUND FOR PALAU MINI PAC-GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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June 27, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Under-23 Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Basketball Teams have left our shores for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau along with Team PNG. The national squads will represent PNG in both the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2025 and...
Teen Weightlifters ready to represent Palau on regional stage
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (Island Times) — Two of Palau’s youngest weightlifting athletes, Mikaianny Sumor and Kyrah Nestor, are preparing to take the stage at the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games, continuing their journey of...