By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — On September 26, Rubekul Belau submitted a proposed bill to the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), seeking to address ongoing disputes over traditional titles. In an accompanying letter, Rubekul Belau urged OEK to review and consider enacting the bill during the 11th Olbiil Era Kelulau session. The proposed legislation, […]
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Sole Proprietorship defined: Clarification on Wages and Salary Tax
BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau — The Bureau of Revenue & Taxation has issued a new Tax Circular, Ref No. TC 2024-04, dated September 30, 2024, providing vital clarification on the application of the Wages and Salary Tax (WST) for sole proprietors. The circular seeks to address concerns surrounding double taxation and outlines how […]
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Ex-Chairman of Aimeliik State Public Land Authority faces felony charges
Clarence Sriderio Rengulbai, former chairman of the Aimeliik State Public Land Authority, has been charged with two felony counts: Theft of Government Property in the First Degree and Misconduct in Public Office. The charges were brought by Interim Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler. Theft of Government Property in the First Degree, classified as a Class A […]
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Youth leaders inspire Palau’s Future at 30th Independence Day celebration
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – On October 1, 2024, the Reng Collective hosted a key event marking Palau’s 30th Independence Day at the Rubekul Belau Conference Room in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. Titled “Echoes of Independence: Palau National Youth Dialogue,” the gathering drew more than 60 attendees, including prominent leaders and youth, eager to discuss the […]
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Ngaraard Leadership Doubles Down on Concerns Over TACMOR Project, Calls for Permit Reversal and Independent Environmental Review
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Ngaraard, Palau – Governor Sharp Sakuma and the leadership of Ngaraard State has firmly opposed the recent decision by the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) to approve the earthmoving permit for the TACMOR Project, citing the state’s legal authority under NSPL No. 7-24 to reject the permit. In a letter dated […]
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Palau Signs FY 2025 Budget Act, averting government shutdown
KOROR, Palau — The Palau national government avoided a shutdown with the signing of the FY 2025 Unified Budget Act on September 30, 2024, just hours before the end of the fiscal year. The budget allocates $134 million in total authorizations, with $131.8 million appropriated for the general operations, special revenues, and debt service for […]