Lawmakers target development gaps while raising questions on oversight and residency rules By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Koror State Legislature has passed a bill aimed at giving land leaseholders greater control over their leases, potentially opening the door to easier access to loans, property transfers and long-delayed development projects. Koror State Legislature Bill […]
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Koror State Legislature makes history with first woman Speaker
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — The 13th Koror State Legislature marked a historic milestone for the state government after the organization of its 13th Legislature. Koror State Speaker Marie A. Nabeyama, first female speaker of Koror State Government. (Photo credit: TMC YouTube Talk Show) Legislator Marie A. Nabeyama was selected as Speaker of the […]
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Court: KSL’s rules do not violate Koror constitution
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Palau court issued a ruling on Civil Action 19-090, saying that Koror State Legislature’s Rules of Procedure do not violate Koror State Constitution. Court denied the motion from 10 of KSL legislators for summary judgment, where they had asked the court to rule certain sections of the 11th KSL Rules […]
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Palau is selling Jellyfish Lake short with current fee: Koror State Legislator
The proponent behind the proposed increase of Jellyfish and Rock Island Fees said that the current pricing imposed on Palau’s famous attractions are too low for such very valuable resources. Koror State Legislator Kyonori Tellames, Koror State Legislature’s Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, told Island Times in an interview that the Jellyfish […]