By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Election Commission has rejected a petition by Angaur State citizens seeking a recall election against Governor Natus Misech, citing insufficient signatures to meet state law requirements. The petition, submitted on Sept. 26, 2025, included 84 signatures, of which 74 were deemed valid. However, the commission said Angaur […]
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Palau Court Convicts Coin Mint Operator in Tax Fraud Case as NDBP Pursues New Coin Agreement
By L.N. Reklai | Island Times | October 6, 2025 KOROR, Palau — The Supreme Court of Palau has found Ephram Polycarp, operator of the Palau Commemorative Coin Company (PCCC), guilty of multiple counts of tax fraud and failure to pay taxes tied to a decade-long series of international coin-minting contracts. The case was brought […]
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Palau Welcomes New Ambassadors from Pakistan, Ireland, and Bangladesh Ahead of Independence Day
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — As the Republic of Palau prepares to celebrate its 31st Independence Day, President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. formally received and accepted the credentials of three new ambassadors, marking renewed diplomatic ties with Pakistan, Ireland, and Bangladesh. In separate ceremonies held on September 30, 2025, at the President’s Office in […]
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Palau Showcases Tax Reform Progress, to Host 2026 Pacific Tax Conference
KOROR, Palau — Palau highlighted its ongoing tax reform efforts at the 22nd Annual Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA) Conference held Sept. 22–26 in Tonga. Acting Director of the Bureau of Revenue and Taxation Turang Rengiil and Senior Auditor Janyssa Ford represented Palau at the regional meeting, which brought together delegates from 16 Pacific […]
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Silence Surrounds Koror Jail Killing
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — A week after an inmate was stabbed to death at Koror Jail, the government’s silence about what happened has fueled public concern and growing distrust in the Ministry of Justice’s ability to protect those in its custody. The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has not released any updates since […]
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Artists Showcase Culture and Identity at Palau’s Independence Day Art Exhibit
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau’s 31st Independence Day celebration featured more than festivities this year. It also became the stage for the third annual Display of Art and Visual Expressions (D.A.V.E.) Art Show, which brought together 19 artists, from a 10-year-old newcomer to seasoned professionals, to reflect on the theme “A klukuk er […]