By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — The Palau Trial Court has voided the second impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau violated the Constitution by denying her a fair opportunity to be heard. Associate Justice Peter Huffman ruled that the legislature failed to comply with the constitutional […]
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Ngiraiwet challenges second impeachment, seeks halt to Ngardmau special election
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 26, 2026) — Former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging the legality of her second impeachment, arguing that the Ngardmau Legislature failed to provide the notice and opportunity to be heard required by the courts, and asking that the Nov. 13 special gubernatorial election be stopped until the dispute […]
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Ngardmau Acting Governor Rejects Rumors of No Governor or Budget, Says Government Is Operating
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 19, 2026) — Ngardmau Acting Gov. Terrence Miozawa says the state government continues to operate under continuing budget authority, rejecting rumors that the government is closed or has no governor or budget. Speaker & Acting Governor Terrence Miozawa The statement comes as a dispute continues over the removal of […]
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Supreme Court Turns Down Ngiraiwet’s Emergency Request on Second Impeachment Attempt
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from Ngardmau Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet to void a September 16, 2026, resolution by the Ngardmau Legislature (the Eleventh Kelulul Ngardmau) that attempted to impeach her. In a ruling issued on October 13, 2026, Judge Peter Huffman explained […]
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PEC sets Nov. 13 special election for Ngardmau governor amid impeachment standoff
Speaker Miozawa is acting governor By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) has scheduled a special gubernatorial election for Ngardmau State on Nov. 13, moving forward with a second impeachment-driven contest after a court order nullified the first. Election date set after second impeachment resolution In a public notice and […]
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Ngardmau State Confirms Local Clan Owns Land Under the Famous Waterfall
By: L.N. Reklai NGARDMAU, Palau (Oct. 8, 2026) — The Ngardmau State Government has officially signed a paper admitting that a huge piece of land—about 358 hectares—actually belongs to the Ngedilingel Clan. The land in question, known as Lot No. 15-207, isn’t just any empty field. It includes two huge spots: the Ngardmau Waterfall (which […]