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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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New Koror Bill Aims to Unlock Land Lease Value, Boost Access to Loans

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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