By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (Oct. 29, 2026) The proposal to cut Social Security benefits by 30% for all retirees residing outside Palau drew criticism at a Senate public hearing on legislation that would also raise contributions and revise retirement benefits. The Senate Judiciary and Governmental Affairs (JGA) and Ways and Means committees held the […]
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Court voids 2nd Ngardmau impeachment, Ngiraiwet remains governor
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — The Palau Trial Court has voided the second impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau violated the Constitution by denying her a fair opportunity to be heard. Associate Justice Peter Huffman ruled that the legislature failed to comply with the constitutional […]
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PHA employee sentenced to one year in prison over theft from clients
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — Kukong Khalye Hilbert has been sentenced to one year in prison and 10 years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree theft for taking money from Palau Housing Authority clients. Hilbert entered her guilty plea on Oct. 26. The two other theft […]
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Oilouch: Health must come first as ministry takes services to communities
Vice president highlights community health outreach, with focus on improving access for remote islands By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 29, 2026) – “Our health is most important above all,” Vice President and Minister of Health Raynold Oilouch told residents during the Ministry of Health and Human Services’ (MHHS) 15th town hall meeting with communities […]
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Bill to bar government attorneys from private practice
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — A bill that would prohibit government attorneys from engaging in private practice drew debate at an October 30 public hearing, with supporters citing concerns about conflicts of interest and public confidence, while Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler urged lawmakers to review the Ethics Act more broadly. […]
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Rengelekel Belau plans yearlong youth series, seeks National Youth Month
By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Rengelekel Belau is planning a yearlong series of youth-focused events in 2027 and will ask President Surangel Whipps Jr. to designate March as National Youth Month to expand opportunities for young people across Palau. Organizer Mia Kuartei said the initiative will move beyond the group’s original plan for a […]