12th National Government Leadership Takes Shape With less than a month before the inauguration of Palau’s 12th national government, newly elected senators and delegates are finalizing their leadership roles, a process that usually takes weeks of intense negotiations and politicking. Incumbent senator president and senator-elect Hokkons Baules confirmed that the fifteen (15) senator-elects have met […]
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Ngardmau Delegate Deadlock
Legal dispute stalls representation The unprecedented tie in the runoff election for Ngardmau State’s delegate to Palau’s House of Delegates has escalated into a legal and constitutional crisis, with far-reaching implications for the January inauguration of the national government. Following the certification of the November General Election, results revealed a tie between Ngardmau delegate candidates […]
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Qantas Inaugurates Direct Flights to Palau from Brisbane
KOROR, Palau — Qantas Airlines marked a milestone Saturday night with the arrival of its inaugural direct flight from Brisbane to Palau, greeted by a water cannon salute at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport. Palau Visitors Authority Managing Director Kadoi Ruluked welcomed the new service, emphasizing the airline’s potential to expand Palau’s reach to the Australian […]
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Rising temperatures threaten health and economy in Palau, report finds
PALAU — Rising temperatures fueled by climate change are posing significant threats to Palauans’ health, livelihoods, and economy, according to the Lancet Countdown: Health and Climate Change 2024 data sheet for Palau. The report shows that from 2018 to 2022, Palau experienced higher temperatures compared to the period of 1986-2005. Not only are temperatures rising, […]
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Whipps proposes Wage increases, EPS Scale Update, and funding for National Projects
KOROR, Palau (Dec. 10, 2024) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has submitted a bill to the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) proposing significant wage increases for government employees, an update to the Executive, Professional, and Special (EPS) pay scale, and the reallocation of funds for critical projects and national events. The proposal includes a 10% […]
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Palau House proposes “Controlled Gaming” Bill in Final Weeks of 11th Government
By: L.N. Reklai Palau House Speaker Proposes “Controlled Gaming” Bill in Final Weeks of 11th Government KOROR, Palau — With just a month remaining in the 11th Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), House Speaker Sabino Anastacio and Delegate Lee Otobed have introduced a bill to legalize “controlled gaming” in Palau. The proposed legislation, titled the “Palau […]