12 June 2026 Koror, Palau – Palau’s National Congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), took ownership of a new joint website for the Senate and the House of Delegates during a handover ceremony held on 26 May 2026, making an important step towards greater transparency, accessibility and public engagement in the legislative process. The ceremony […]
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Ngchesar Voters Reject Recall of House Delegate in Historic Palau Election
Ngchesar State rejects petition-driven ouster in a 123-104 decision, marking a constitutional milestone for the Republic of Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Ngchesar State voters chose to retain their House of Delegates representative Thursday, defeating a recall effort against Delegate Rebecca Sebalt-Ngirmechaet in what marks the first congressional recall election held under the […]
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Koror Kerngab Reaffirms Gloria Salii as Bilung of Koror, Rejects Title Removal Notice
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Koror Kerngab, the council of 10 senior female leaders who serve as counterparts to the Ngarameketii, Koror’s traditional council of chiefs, is standing firm: Gloria Gibbons Salii has been and remains the Bilung of Koror and head of the Kerngab since 1975. In a joint statement, the matriarchs […]
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Palau Justice Minister: Rule of Law, Not Just Incentives, Is Foundation of Foreign Investment Growth
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau, June 11, 2026 — Palau’s Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil told a gathering of investors, diplomats and government officials Wednesday that the country’s justice system sits “quietly but critically” at the foundation of economic resilience, arguing that institutional strength — not opportunity alone — is what attracts and retains long-term […]
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Palau Atmospheric Observatory Turns 10: Why the Air Above Palau Matters for the Whole Planet
Palau Atmospheric Observatory marks 10 years of transformative research as scientists confirm the western Pacific island sits above the world’s primary gateway to the global stratosphere By L.N. Reklai] KOROR, Palau — “Nowhere is the air as clean as here,” said Dr. Markus Rex, addressing dignitaries, scientists and students gathered at the Palau Community College […]
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Taiwan VP Hsiao says U.S.-China engagement should not come at expense of regional security
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We have the same belief as the United States — that peace is maintained through strength,” Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao said, emphasizing that continued U.S. engagement with China does not signal a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau or other partners in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking to Island Times […]