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Koror Governor Vetoes Lease Reform Bill Over Legal Risks, Loan-Shark Concerns

Rudimch says measure could violate national law and put public land leaseholders at risk of losing homes By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 19, 2026)— Eyos Rudimch has vetoed a controversial lease reform bill that would have expanded the ability of Koror public land leaseholders to transfer or use their leases as collateral, saying the […]

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Scaled-back Lease Reform Bill Sent To Koror Governor For Signature

Scaled-back bill expands financing access for residents while limiting transfers of state residential leases  By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau  (May 11, 2026) Koror lawmakers have approved a scaled‑back lease reform bill that preserves new financing options for residents while tightening controls on who can hold state residential leases and how those leases can be transferred. […]

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