By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 28, 2026) — A traditional mourning period, known as a “taor,” began Sunday in Koror State to honor Chief Ngiraikelau Francisco Gibbons, who died last Wednesday. Koror mourns the passing of its 2nd high chief Ngiraikelau Francisco Gibbons and taor is in effect in Koror. The Koror State […]
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Ngiraiwet Challenges Impeachment, Fights Lockout at Ngardmau Governor’s Office
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARDMAU, Palau (July 28, 2026) — Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging her impeachment in court and seeking a temporary restraining order against the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau, according to documents filed Monday. 11th Ngardmau State Government leadership, (from right to left), Vice Speaker Debengek, former speaker Kumangai, Governor Ngiraiwet and Speaker […]
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Taiwan Awards 20 MOFA Scholarships to Palauan Students as Applications Surge
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau – Taiwan Embassy awards 20 MOFA scholarships to Palauan students, with strong turnout this year The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has awarded 20 Taiwan MOFA scholarships to Palauan students this year, while also granting one Taiwan ICDF scholarship, as more students applied than in previous years. […]
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Palau Names US Veteran Rallen Ngiraidong Director of New Police Standards Office
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice has hired Rallen Ngiraidong, a retired U.S. military veteran and former U.S. law enforcement officer, to lead its newly created Office of Professional Standards. Ngiraidong took the oath of office July 14 to head the office, which operates under the Ministry of Justice. The office […]
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Palau hosts regional, international security partners for PIF preparedness exercises
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice, together with regional and international law enforcement and security partners, led training and table-top exercises to refine Palau’s security plan for the upcoming 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Participants included representatives from the Australian Federal Police through the Pacific Police Initiative and Pacific Police […]
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Team OEK wins 2026 Department Softball League
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Team OEK clinched the 2026 Department Softball League championship Friday, capping a season that began April 14 with a ceremonial opening that featured the Honorable Speaker, senators and delegates. The tournament opened when legislative leaders took the field to start play. On July 24, Team OEK finished the schedule […]