By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (Feb. 25, 2026) The Senate of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau has unanimously approved a sweeping education reform bill aimed at strengthening curriculum standards, restoring national testing and reinforcing Palauan language and culture in public schools. In a 15-0 vote on its third and final reading, senators passed Senate Bill […]
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Panel Examines Tensions, Overlap in Palau’s Dual Governance System
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — The second panel of the Cheldebechel Forum tackled one of Palau’s most complex questions: how two recognized systems of governance — constitutional and traditional — operate side by side in everyday life, and what happens when their lines of authority blur. Cheldebechel Forum tackled one of Palau’s most complex […]
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Palau denies reports linking attacked vessel to its flag
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 2, 2026) — “The vessel was removed from the Palau registry in January 2026 in accordance with the Registry’s established compliance procedures and applicable regulatory requirements,” the Palau Ship Registry said Monday, stressing that MT Skylight “was not registered with the Palau Ship Registry at the time of the […]
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Palau Disburses $2.6M in Tax Refunds to 4,481 Citizens Under 2021 Tax Reform
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 25, 2026) — The government has disbursed nearly $2.6 million in tax refunds to thousands of Palauan citizens, marking one of the most visible returns from the nation’s 2021 tax reform law. According to the Bureau of Revenue and Taxation, 4,481 tax refund checks totaling $2,581,084 were processed and […]
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U.S. Embassy Conducts Crisis Management Exercise with Local Partners
U.S. Embassy Conducts Crisis Management Exercise with Local Partners Koror, Palau – On February 23rd and 24th, the U.S. Embassy in Palau successfully completed a comprehensive crisis management exercise in partnership with key local government agencies and Diplomatic partners. The exercise tested coordination procedures and communication protocols between the Embassy and local authorities in responding […]
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Baules Responds to U.S. Entry Ban, Rejects Corruption Claims and Defends Senate’s Oversight Role
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 25, 2026)— Hokkons Baules on Tuesday publicly rejected allegations referenced in a recent statement by the United States Department of State, saying he has never engaged in corruption, taken bribes or supported criminal activity involving Chinese nationals. In remarks addressed to fellow senators of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau […]