By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARDMAU, Palau (July 28, 2026) — Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging her impeachment in court and seeking a temporary restraining order against the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau, according to documents filed Monday. 11th Ngardmau State Government leadership, (from right to left), Vice Speaker Debengek, former speaker Kumangai, Governor Ngiraiwet and Speaker […]
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Taiwan Awards 20 MOFA Scholarships to Palauan Students as Applications Surge
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau – Taiwan Embassy awards 20 MOFA scholarships to Palauan students, with strong turnout this year The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has awarded 20 Taiwan MOFA scholarships to Palauan students this year, while also granting one Taiwan ICDF scholarship, as more students applied than in previous years. […]
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Palau Names US Veteran Rallen Ngiraidong Director of New Police Standards Office
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice has hired Rallen Ngiraidong, a retired U.S. military veteran and former U.S. law enforcement officer, to lead its newly created Office of Professional Standards. Ngiraidong took the oath of office July 14 to head the office, which operates under the Ministry of Justice. The office […]
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Palau hosts regional, international security partners for PIF preparedness exercises
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice, together with regional and international law enforcement and security partners, led training and table-top exercises to refine Palau’s security plan for the upcoming 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Participants included representatives from the Australian Federal Police through the Pacific Police Initiative and Pacific Police […]
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Palau Extends Interim Ship Registry Contract Through Cybersecurity Act Rider
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. signed legislation this month extending the operation of Palau’s temporary Open Ship Registry management contract, using a rider attached to the country’s new cybersecurity law rather than a standalone bill. Procurement Officer Nabeyama testifies before OEK regarding the status of Palau Open Ship Registry bid […]
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Senator Schatz introduces bill to expand U.S diplomatic footprint in Pacific Island nations
HONOLULU/WASHIGTON, 24 JULY 2026 (MAUI NOW) — U.S Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat, joined Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi this week to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the United States’ diplomatic footprint across the Pacific Islands, a region Schatz has made a recurring focus of his work in Congress. The bill, called the […]