Supreme Court says February 2025 increase was never valid; PPUC must follow old tariff while questions over refunds and future rate hikes remain open. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Supreme Court of Palau has ruled that the Palau Public Utilities Corporation’s (PPUC) 2025 water and wastewater rate increase was never lawfully […]
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Legal Battle Over Seized Fishing Vessel Tests Palau’s EEZ Authority
Lawyers argue Sinar Arindo-6 was outside national waters as prosecutors cite shark finning evidence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 30, 2026) Defense lawyers for an Indonesian fishing vessel are asking the Palau Supreme Court to toss out a major forfeiture case, arguing the ship was seized in disputed waters and that Palau has no […]
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New Chief of Immigration Sworn In After Vacancy Period
KOROR, Palau (April 22, 2026) — The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has sworn in Mr. Bradley O. Kumangai as the new Chief of Immigration, filling a position that had been vacant for a period of time within the Division of Immigration. (left to right) Chief of Corporate Services Robert Tarkong, New Chief of Immigration […]
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Palau Solar unveils commemorative plaque at Apostolic Foundation Church in formal handover ceremony
KOROR, PALAU, April 22, 2026: On Tuesday, April 21, Palau Solar and the Apostolic Foundation Church held a formal handover ceremony to celebrate the church as the first-ever winner of the company’s ‘Good Deeds’ Competition and the recipients of a free solar panel system. Yesterday’s event marked the official recognition of that achievement. Ross Waddington, […]
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Palau Drug Task Force Holds First Meeting Under Executive Order 498
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau’s National Working Group on the Fight Against Illegal Drugs held its first meeting March 30, launching a coordinated national response under Executive Order 498. The group, chaired by Justice Minister Jennifer S. Olegeriil, outlined its structure and priorities, focusing on a unified strategy that combines stronger laws, public […]
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Palau PO Box Policy Sparks Backlash Ahead of June Rollout
Residents cite costs, family strain, and lack of evidence as concerns mount over new mail rules By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (March 30, 2026) — “This policy should be more analyzed,” one resident wrote online, as mounting public criticism greets a new Palau Post Office rule that will sharply restrict who can share a […]