Koror, Palau – Today, December 18, 2025, the Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Ministry of State, in collaboration with the House of Delegates of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, successfully conducted a Legislative Strengthening Clinic for the members of the 12th Ngchesar State Council. Held at the Ministry of State Conference Room in Meyuns, the Clinic served […]
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Palau’s Shift to E-Passports Gains Momentum With New Technical Review
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau’s transition to electronic passports is moving into its next phase as officials met on Nov. 25 for the Third Steering Committee Meeting to review early findings in the ongoing assessment of the nation’s passport and identification systems. The meeting builds on the Japan-funded, $4.5 million e-passport initiative launched […]
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MOS warns against “defrauding the IRS” with economic stimulus
After consulting the Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Washington DC, the Ministry of State has issued a press release warning Palauans with US Social Security Cards residing in Palau, of the possible “dire consequences” of applying for the Economic Impact Payment of the Internal Revenue Service of the USA. According to the IRS, […]
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Ministry of State to pay Baules’ fines so he can come home
Ministry of State responded to a letter by five Senators Akitaya, Chin, Inabo, Senior, and Whipps that requested “urgent intervention” from the Ministry of State in getting the former Palau embassy charge d’ affairs Ngerikl Baules and his family to return home from the Philippines after his employment termination. Responding to the Senators, Minister Faustina […]
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Former Palau charge d’affairs not abandoned in Philippines says Minister of State
A public fundraiser is being held today to raise funds to help bring back a former charge d’affairs of Palau in the Philippines Ngerikl Baules and his wife Baulbei Baules and their four kids from the Philippines, which according to news report from Tia Belau have been terminated by the “Palau government for undisclosed reasons […]
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Palau’s State Minister meets Taiwan president
Minister of State Faustina Rehuher-Marugg led a delegation to visit Republic of China (Taiwan) from October 7 to 11, the time when Taiwan was celebrating its 108th National Day. Minister Marugg and her delegation met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on October 8. Minister Marugg congratulated President Tsai on Taiwan’s birthday and hand-delivered President Remengesau’s […]