By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb. 20, 2026) — Former Angaur Gov. Kennosuke Abel Suzuky is leading in unofficial results from a special election to fill the state’s top office, a race that could make him the second former governor to return to power within two months — even as the current officeholder argues the […]
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Palau States Challenge U.S.-Linked Radar Projects as Ngaraard Files TACMOR Lawsuit
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 20, 2026) — Ngaraard State has asked the Palau Supreme Court to immediately halt construction of a U.S.-related Tactical Mobile Over-the-Horizon Radar (TACMOR) transmitter facility, escalating a growing series of legal challenges by states over defense-related infrastructure tied to the Compact of Free Association. In a complaint and application […]
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Angaur Interim Governor Halts Japan’s WWII Remains Recovery Citing Land Review
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 2026) — Angaur Interim Governor Steven R. Salii has ordered a temporary suspension of World War II human remains recovery work being conducted by Japan, citing unresolved land ownership issues and the need for proper authorization under Palau and state law. In a formal letter to Palau’s Ministry of […]
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Angaur Governor Misech Denounces Police Handling of Assault Case
By (L.N. Reklai) KOROR, Palau — “They are not doing their job of providing public safety. I am so disappointed in this process, and my life is under threat,” Angaur Governor Natus Misech said, condemning what he describes as the police’s mishandling of the investigation into an alleged assault against him last month. Misech, who […]