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Prominent Palauan businessman, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, dies in Philippines

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Aug. 31, 2026) – One of Palau’s most prominent businessmen, former legislator and traditional leader, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, died Saturday morning in the Philippines, according to sources close to his family. He was in his mid-70s. Anastacio was the titlebearer of Rechesengel, the second-highest traditional chiefly title in Ngchesar State. […]

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Ngchesar Completes Phase XVI of Shimizu–Ngerngesang Road Project

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau. Ngchesar State officials, community leaders and residents gathered June 8, 2026, to mark the completion of Phase XVI of the Shimizu–Ngerngesang Road Paving Project, a long-running infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation access within the state. The milestone was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by national and state representatives, […]

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Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar partner with national agencies on historic trail network

New initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism while protecting cultural landmarks in Palau KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development signed a memorandum of understanding May 8 with the state governments of Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar, along with the Palau Visitors Authority, to develop and maintain interconnected […]

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Second Recall Petition Clears Threshold for Ngchesar Delegate, But Critics Dispute Allegations

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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