Franz-Kesolei takes Ways and Means chair By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 20, 2026) — The Palau House of Delegates has reorganized its committee leadership and membership following a sudden change in the chamber’s leadership earlier this month, with former Vice Speaker Mario S. Gulibert now serving as speaker and Noah Kemesong replacing Warren Umetaro […]
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House Leadership Overturned; Gulibert Named New Speaker
By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (October 5, 2026) In an unexpected move Monday, the Palau House of Delegates overturned its leadership, replacing Delegate Gibson Kanai of Ngaraard as speaker with Delegate Mario Gulibert of Angaur. Gulibert, who had served as vice speaker, was appointed speaker under House Resolution 12-12-7S. Delegate Timothy Sinsak of Ngarchelong became […]
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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: […]