Joint resolution cites constitutional requirement for yearly report KOROR, Palau (March 27, 2026) — The Palau National Congress has scheduled a joint session for April 23 to receive President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.’s annual State of the Republic Address, as required under the Constitution. A Senate joint resolution, adopted by the Senate and concurred by […]
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Palau Senate Unanimously Passes Education Reform Bill to Restore National Testing and Strengthen Palauan Language
By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (Feb. 25, 2026) The Senate of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau has unanimously approved a sweeping education reform bill aimed at strengthening curriculum standards, restoring national testing and reinforcing Palauan language and culture in public schools. In a 15-0 vote on its third and final reading, senators passed Senate Bill […]
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Panel Examines Tensions, Overlap in Palau’s Dual Governance System
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — The second panel of the Cheldebechel Forum tackled one of Palau’s most complex questions: how two recognized systems of governance — constitutional and traditional — operate side by side in everyday life, and what happens when their lines of authority blur. Cheldebechel Forum tackled one of Palau’s most complex […]
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Palau Disburses $2.6M in Tax Refunds to 4,481 Citizens Under 2021 Tax Reform
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 25, 2026) — The government has disbursed nearly $2.6 million in tax refunds to thousands of Palauan citizens, marking one of the most visible returns from the nation’s 2021 tax reform law. According to the Bureau of Revenue and Taxation, 4,481 tax refund checks totaling $2,581,084 were processed and […]
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Whipps: Low-Interest ADB Loans Offer Path to Stabilize Palau’s Economy, Reduce Debt
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Palau has a significant opportunity to stabilize its economy and reduce long-term debt through access to low-interest loans from the Asian Development Bank, following his recent visit to ADB headquarters. President Surangel Whipps Jr. meets with ADB President Masato Kanda at ADB Headquarters in […]
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Palau Leaders Clash Over Talks on Third-Country Nationals Agreement
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A leadership meeting convened by President Surangel Whipps Jr. yesterday, January 22, 2026, to discuss Palau’s agreement to accept third-country nationals under a memorandum of understanding with the United States went forward this week without the participation of the Senate of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau and the Council […]