Voters defend Ngirmechaet’s record, say accusations lack evidence and reflect personal grievances By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — A second petition to recall Ngchesar State Delegate Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet has met the signature threshold required to move forward, but residents are sharply divided over whether the claims behind the effort are justified. Delegate […]
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PEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Ngchesar Delegate Ngirmechaet Over Insufficient Valid Signatures
Verification finds only 83 valid signatures, below 97 required under Constitution By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 16, 2026)— The Palau Election Commission has rejected a petition seeking the recall of Ngchesar State Delegate Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet after determining it did not meet the constitutional requirement for valid signatures. In a letter to Percy Rechelluul, […]
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Petition Circulates to Recall Ngchesar Delegate
Signature drive cites leadership style, not misconduct, as basis for removal By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 2, 2026) — A petition is circulating among voters in Ngchesar State seeking to recall Delegate Rebecca Ngirmechaet, according to a reliable source from the state. The petition reportedly calls for Ngirmechaet’s removal not for misconduct, but for […]
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Palau Honors Chief Ngirakebou Andres Madraisau with National Flag Observance
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 24, 2026) — Palau is honoring the life and service of Chief Ngirakebou Andres Madraisau of Ngchesar State with a national flag-lowering observance on February 23, 2026, recognizing his contributions as a community leader, traditional chief, and public servant. Born June 16, 1939, to Madraisau Tiou and Tomoisang Madraisau […]
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Ngchesar Inaugurates 12th Government, Sets Priorities on Roads, Housing, Education and Tourism
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Ngchesar State officially inaugurated its 12th government Thursday, with newly elected leaders pledging to focus on infrastructure, housing, education and tourism development for the community. Ngchesar State inaugurates its 12th Government, with new Governor Jackson Doktok, Floor Leader Felicia Watanabe and witnessed by President Whipps Jr. […]
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Melvira Kazuma Breaks Barriers as Youngest Legislator in Ngchesar State, Vows to Drive Change
By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau (December 8, 2025)— At just 30 years old, Melvira Kyarii Kazuma has shattered expectations by winning a seat in the Ngchesar State legislature, becoming one of its youngest representatives ever. Her election signals a new chapter of change and fresh ideas for a community eager to move beyond political stagnation. […]