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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Ngardmau Braces for Second Special Gubernatorial Election After Fresh Impeachment
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]
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Ngardmau Legislature passes second impeachment resolution against Gov. Ngiraiwet
Move comes days after Appellate Court voided first impeachment and cancelled special election By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (September 21, 2026) The 11th Kelulul Ngardmau (Ngardmau Legislature) has passed a second resolution of impeachment in an attempt to remove Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet from office, marking the second such effort against the state’s chief executive. […]
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Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment
Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]