By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (July 20, 2026) — The Palau Senate has introduced legislation that would authorize the Palau Automated Land and Resource Information System (PALARIS) to officially name Babeldaob’s national highways and establish the agency as the country’s authority for address standards. Senate Bill No. 12-71, introduced by Sen. Mariur during the […]
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Uherbelau Approved as Palau Envoy to Taiwan in Unanimous Senate Vote
Lawmakers cite public health leadership and international experience By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (April 23, 2026) — The Palau Senate has unanimously confirmed President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s appointment of Gaafar J. Uherbelau as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan). Gaafar Uherbelau, President’s appointee to post of Ambassador to Taiwan, received full confirmation from […]
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Palau HOD Reorganizes Twice in Three Months, Grants Leadership Roles to Previously Sidelined Delegates
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — In a bid of be inclusive, the House of Delegates (HOD) has reorganized its committees twice in three months, creating new committees and assigning chairmanships to delegates previously sidelined. Last week, on the opening day of its 5th special session, the House adopted Resolution 12-9-5S, establishing four additional committees: […]