By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 19, 2026) — Ngardmau Acting Gov. Terrence Miozawa says the state government continues to operate under continuing budget authority, rejecting rumors that the government is closed or has no governor or budget. Speaker & Acting Governor Terrence Miozawa The statement comes as a dispute continues over the removal of […]
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Supreme Court Turns Down Ngiraiwet’s Emergency Request on Second Impeachment Attempt
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from Ngardmau Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet to void a September 16, 2026, resolution by the Ngardmau Legislature (the Eleventh Kelulul Ngardmau) that attempted to impeach her. In a ruling issued on October 13, 2026, Judge Peter Huffman explained […]
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PEC sets Nov. 13 special election for Ngardmau governor amid impeachment standoff
Speaker Miozawa is acting governor By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) has scheduled a special gubernatorial election for Ngardmau State on Nov. 13, moving forward with a second impeachment-driven contest after a court order nullified the first. Election date set after second impeachment resolution In a public notice and […]
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Ngardmau Legislature Rejects Interference Claims, Demands Ousted Governor Surrender Property
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 8, 2026) — An attorney representing the Ngardmau State Legislature has rejected claims that lawmakers are improperly interfering in state government operations, asserting in a formal letter that ousted Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet was lawfully impeached for a second time and must immediately surrender state property. In an Oct. 6 […]
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Ngardmau Braces for Second Special Gubernatorial Election After Fresh Impeachment
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]
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Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment
Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]