By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) — With the end of the fiscal year just two days away, the House of Delegates and Senate are trading competing budget provisions through amendments and bill riders as they remain divided over how to keep the government funded while work on the FY2027 budget continues. […]
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Young Meyuns man dies in suspected suicide as Palau confronts youth self-harm
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A 32-year-old man from Meyuns, Koror, died in what police are investigating as a suspected suicide, adding to concerns about self-harm among young people in Palau. Police received a report early Monday, Sept. 21, about a possible self-harm incident at a residence in Meyuns. Officers responding to the scene […]
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Senators Propose $50 Minimum Land Value to Strengthen Palauan Landowners’ Position
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Many times, investors who negotiate with Palauans to lease their lands understand real estate and land values at their market prices while the Palauan owners do not,” Sen. Tellames said, as the Senate considers legislation that would establish uniform land valuation and appraisal procedures nationwide. Five senators — […]
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Senators propose changes to Palau’s net-metering law
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A Senate bill backed by Sens. Rukebai Kikuo Inabo, Secilil Eldebchel and Mason N. Whipps would change how Palau credits customers who send renewable electricity to the public grid and allow the utility to recover certain costs of serving them. If passed, Senate Bill No. 12-81 could bring power […]
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AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu SAVUSAVU, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise, speakers at the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Fiji said. Australian Associated Press (AAP) Editor-in-Chief Andrew Drummond said AI was changing journalism rapidly, but the core […]
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Ngardmau Braces for Second Special Gubernatorial Election After Fresh Impeachment
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]