By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau could enter another continuing budget period this year after the House of Delegates proposed temporary funding for the first three months of fiscal year 2027, despite having received the Senate version of the annual budget on Aug. 21. House Bill 12-52-75, introduced Sept. 11, would authorize continuing budget […]
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Prominent Palauan businessman, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, dies in Philippines
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Aug. 31, 2026) – One of Palau’s most prominent businessmen, former legislator and traditional leader, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, died Saturday morning in the Philippines, according to sources close to his family. He was in his mid-70s. Anastacio was the titlebearer of Rechesengel, the second-highest traditional chiefly title in Ngchesar State. […]
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“Legislative Strengthening Clinic for the 12th Ngchesar State Council”
Koror, Palau – Today, December 18, 2025, the Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Ministry of State, in collaboration with the House of Delegates of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, successfully conducted a Legislative Strengthening Clinic for the members of the 12th Ngchesar State Council. Held at the Ministry of State Conference Room in Meyuns, the Clinic served […]
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Delegates introduce 32 bills in 12th OEK’s first year, aimed at reshaping key policies
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Lawmakers in Palau’s House of Delegates introduced a high volume of legislation during the first year of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, using delegate-authored bills to drive policy changes across the economy, labor, education, public safety and governance. From early 2025 through the end of the year, 40 bills […]
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Bill to allow 30 online gaming licenses passes HOD
A proposed legislation to amend current Pachinko and Internet Lottery law by increasing the number of licenses and expanding the scope of licenses to include online gaming, eCasino, online sports betting and others, passed House of Delegates and was transmitted to Senate last week. The House bill HD No. 10-24-12, HD2, if passed in its […]
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House proposes 50% cut in GRT tax
House of Delegates introduced a bill to cut business Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) from 4% to 2% for the remaining three quarters of this fiscal year, from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The intent of the bill is to provide tax relief to businesses, professions and financial institutions due the impact of the […]