By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (December 3, 2025) President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced today he is sending the FY 2026 Unified Budget bill back to the Olbiil Era Kelulau for reconsideration, objecting to a rider that would restrict the use of grants received after Oct. 31, 2025, without a separate law or joint resolution from […]
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Palau Pacific Resort to Launch Luuk Nature Center, Showcasing Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (December 2, 2025) —“Keen to make the Palau Pacific Resort more green, the Luuk Nature Center was created,” said Manager Yalap Yalap, capturing the heart of the resort’s newest initiative — a full nature immersion experience designed to deepen environmental awareness and celebrate Palau’s natural heritage. The new Luuk Nature […]
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Government Pay-Hour Cut Triggers Outcry; Senate Pushes Back on ‘Premature’ Memo
By: L.N. Reklai & Laurel Marewibuel “There is no need to make people panic,” Senate Vice President Dr. Stevenson Kuartei said, responding to a memo from the Office of the President that warned national government employees they may temporarily shift to a 72-hour pay period unless the FY 2026 budget is passed soon. The memo, […]
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Ngchesar Election Sees Strong Showing for Young and Female Candidates in Unofficial Count
By: Summer Kennard Ngchesar State (December 1, 2025) — Ngchesar voters went to the polls on November 28 to elect nine at-large legislators, with early results showing a strong presence of women and younger candidates among the leading vote-getters. Although the numbers remain unofficial until final verification this Friday, December 5, the preliminary tally highlights […]
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House–Senate Enter Final Stretch of FY 2026 Budget Talks
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — Lawmakers are in the final phase of negotiating the FY 2026 Unified Budget bill, with attention turning to House-proposed amendments that would fund capital improvement projects (CIPs) for specific states. The changes have prompted public and Senate questions about why only some states secured allocations while others received […]
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Angaur Governor Misech Denounces Police Handling of Assault Case
By (L.N. Reklai) KOROR, Palau — “They are not doing their job of providing public safety. I am so disappointed in this process, and my life is under threat,” Angaur Governor Natus Misech said, condemning what he describes as the police’s mishandling of the investigation into an alleged assault against him last month. Misech, who […]