By: L.N Reklai KOROR — The Senate halved and passed President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s supplemental budget, cutting off proposed increases to Palau’s consulates overseas, and transmitted the reduced budget bill to the House of Delegates for deliberation. On a radio talk show on May 16, President Whipps said that the Senate action cutting funding for […]
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Baklai Temengil elected first female President in ONOC’s 45-Year History
KOROR, Palau — In a groundbreaking moment for Oceania sport, Palau’s Baklai Temengil has been elected President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC), becoming the first woman to hold the role in the organization’s 45-year history. Temengil’s election was confirmed during the 45th ONOC Annual General Assembly, held Saturday, May 17, in Guam. Her […]
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Olegeriil sworn in as Justice Minister, highlights support for women in Law Enforcement
KOROR, Palau — Jennifer Olegeriil was sworn in as Minister of Justice on May 19, becoming the second woman to lead the Ministry and marking a historic moment as women now head all of Palau’s top law enforcement agencies. Olegeriil joins Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil, National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson and Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler, […]
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Former Honorary Consul challenges Palau’s ‘Undesirable Alien’ designation
KOROR, Palau — A former honorary consul to Monaco is contesting his inclusion on Palau’s list of undesirable aliens, a designation that bars individuals from entering the country under a law allowing the president to deny entry “in the best interest of the Republic.” George Victor Malek, a British citizen and former honorary consul representing […]
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Authorities target meth trafficking and use amid surge in arrests
KOROR, Palau — In a troubling indication of Palau’s growing illegal drug crisis, three individuals have been charged in separate cases involving methamphetamine—a powerful and highly addictive stimulant—according to recent filings by the Office of the Attorney General. The cases, filed in the Supreme Court’s Trial Division between April 29 and May 2, 2025, include […]
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Ngarchelong Legislators, staff test negative for Methamphetamine
NGARCHELONG — Members of the Ngarchelong State Assembly and their staff have voluntarily tested negative for methamphetamine, also known as “ice,” following drug tests conducted on April 29 and 30, 2025, at the Belau Medical Clinic. The initiative, led by Speaker Abraham Osima and the Ngarchelong General Assembly, came in response to growing concerns about […]