WELLINGTON, 15 APRIL 2026 (PMN)—Palau’s President says his country is safer , not more at risk, because of its close ties with the United States. Speaking on PMN during his first official visit to New Zealand, Surangel Whipps Jr said the partnership with Washington is a key part of protecting his nation in an increasingly […]
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Court Denies Request to Halt U.S. Military Construction in Ngaraard
Supreme Court says Ngaraard state unlikely to win lawsuit challenging permits, contractor licensing and environmental review By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 9, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court on March 5th denied Ngaraard State Government’s request to temporarily halt U.S. military construction at a defense site in Ngaraard, ruling that the state is unlikely […]
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Palau Senate Pushes Back Against U.S. Accusations of Corruption Against Baules
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “We should not allow any nation to carelessly make unsubstantiated accusations against a Palauan leader,” Sen. Eldebechel said during a recent Senate session, as lawmakers rallied to defend Senate President Hokkons Baules against corruption allegations raised by the U.S. State Department. Palauan senators last week sharply criticized the […]
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Ngaraard lawsuit over TACMOR project continues as court weighs state authority, environmental oversight
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A lawsuit filed by the Ngaraard State Government seeking to halt construction of a U.S.-related radar facility remains active in the Palau Supreme Court, with the court yet to decide whether the project must comply with state permitting and environmental laws. Map of Ngaraard TACMOR Project Site. Ngaraard State […]
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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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Army CAT 84-10 Transfers Authority to Air Force CAT 356-02
By: Summer Kennard A transfer of authority ceremony was held Feb. 13, 2026, at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, marking the transition of civic action team leadership in Palau as outgoing U.S. Army CAT 84-10 formally handed over responsibilities to incoming U.S. Air Force CAT 356-02. Capt. Jon Furlong, officer in charge of Army CAT 84-10, […]